US Treasury names green energy research executive as new climate counselor
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury on Thursday said Ethan Zindler, a climate and clean energy research executive, has been named the …
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NYC Congestion Tax is Nothing Compared to the Cost of Phil Murphy’s Radical Energy Agenda
TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy launches his lawsuit against the New York City congestion tax and pushes for a gasoline-powered car …
District 10 Lawmakers: Governor Murphy’s Extreme Energy Priorities Will Cost Taxpayers Dearly
District 10 lawmakers warned that Gov. Murphy’s extreme energy policies that would ban affordable natural gas will drive up energy costs for utility payers and make the state more unaffordable for low- and middle-income families.
DANIEL TURNER: Red State’s Looming Elections Are The First Line Of Defense Against Biden’s Energy Insanity
DANIEL TURNER: Red State’s Looming Elections Are The First Line Of Defense Against Biden’s Energy Insanity Daniel Turner on July 25, 2023 Since the midterms, …
Analysis-Bumpy road ahead for US gasoline demand and energy transition
By Shariq Khan (Reuters) – While U.S. gasoline demand is unlikely to rescale the pre-pandemic peaks of 2018 as the energy transition accelerates, the pace …
Chinese petchem firms betting big on energy transition products
By Chen Aizhu SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Chinese oil refiners and petrochemical companies are investing tens of billions of dollars to produce high-end chemicals for solar …
Durr: Governor Murphy’s Energy Priorities are Misplaced and Out of Touch
Sen. Ed Durr questioned Gov. Murphy’s energy priorities stating that his plans to ban natural gas appliances, force consumers to purchase electric vehicles, and to upend the State’s energy portfolio with the rushed adoption of offshore wind are misplaced and out of touch.
New Jersey Energy Czar Says The World Is Not Safe Because You Won’t Buy an EV
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey BPU Commissioner Dr. Zenon Christodoulou says the world is not safe right now and blamed gas-guzzling cars, electric stoves, pizza …
Energy drink maker Alani Nu explores options including sale
By Abigail Summerville and Anirban Sen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Alani Nu, the energy drinks and snack maker founded by personal trainer and social media …
‘Incredible Job’: John Kerry Praises China For Using More Slave Labor-Made Green Energy
‘Incredible Job’: John Kerry Praises China For Using More Slave Labor-Made Green Energy Nick Pope on July 17, 2023 Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John …
Biden’s Promise to End Fossil Fuels Will Help Gov. Murphy’s Radical Energy Agenda
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is on a mission to rid the Garden State of fossil fuels. The governor has announced a …
Chile miners, facing higher taxes, seek faster permits, lower energy costs
By Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Now that Chile has passed an increase in mining royalties, copper miners are pushing for incentives to keep investing …
Bucco Says Murphy Shouldn’t Circumvent Legislature When Implementing His Expensive and Extreme Green Energy Plan
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said Gov. Phil Murphy is trying to circumvent the Legislature as he moves forward with implementing his expensive and extreme green energy plan.
Italy collects around $3 billion from 2023 energy windfall tax
By Giuseppe Fonte ROME (Reuters) – Italy has collected around 2.8 billion euros ($3.07 billion) from this year’s windfall tax on energy companies, people familiar …
Energy Permitting Could Be The Political Fight Of The Summer
Energy Permitting Could Be The Political Fight Of The Summer John Hugh DeMastri on July 10, 2023 Major players in both parties are set to …
Argentina inaugurates key gas pipeline to reverse energy deficit
By Candelaria Grimberg SALLIQUELO, Argentina (Reuters) – Argentina inaugurated on Sunday the first stage of a gas pipeline that will carry natural gas from the …
TotalEnergies boss: 2024 U.S. election could cause energy shock
PARIS (Reuters) – The U.S. presidential election could trigger a major energy shock if Republicans were to win and decide to halt hydrocarbon exports, Patrick …
The Entire Wind Energy Industry Could Be Facing Serious Technical Problems
The Entire Wind Energy Industry Could Be Facing Serious Technical Problems John Hugh DeMastri on July 3, 2023 The high-profile announcement by Siemens Energy that …
As Energy Giant Recommits To Oil, Its Green Execs Head For The Exit
As Energy Giant Recommits To Oil, Its Green Execs Head For The Exit John Hugh DeMastri on June 30, 2023 Two executives in recent weeks …
Energy crisis and inflation push more German firms into insolvency – study
(Reuters) – The number of German firms pushed into insolvency rose in the first half of this year at the fastest pace in more than …
DANIEL TURNER: Radical Green Groups Are Attacking American Energy Independence At The Source
DANIEL TURNER: Radical Green Groups Are Attacking American Energy Independence At The Source Daniel Turner on June 29, 2023 Although America’s energy producers are already …
Dem Governor Throws A Wrench Into Biden’s Green Energy Plans
Dem Governor Throws A Wrench Into Biden’s Green Energy Plans Nick Pope on June 28, 2023 Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills vetoed a bill Monday …
Swiss energy rescue helps fuel wider 2024 budget deficit forecast
ZURICH (Reuters) – Switzerland expects its budget deficit to widen to 6.7 billion Swiss francs ($7.46 billion) next year due to extraordinary spending on Ukrainian …
Despite Green Growth, Fossil Fuels Retain Dominant Grip On Energy: REPORT
Despite Green Growth, Fossil Fuels Retain Dominant Grip On Energy: REPORT John Hugh DeMastri on June 26, 2023 Fossil fuels continued to overwhelmingly dominate global …
‘No-Brainer’: DeSantis Promises To Advance Keystone XL Pipeline, ‘Open Up’ American Energy Production
‘No-Brainer’: DeSantis Promises To Advance Keystone XL Pipeline, ‘Open Up’ American Energy Production Nick Pope on June 26, 2023 Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said …
Massive Energy Corporation Says Up To 30% Of Its Wind Turbines Could Be Malfunctioning
Massive Energy Corporation Says Up To 30% Of Its Wind Turbines Could Be Malfunctioning Will Kessler on June 23, 2023 Siemens Energy announced Thursday that …
Democrats Block Republican Efforts to Lower Energy Bills, Ensure Parental Rights in Education
New Jersey Senate Democrats blocked Republican efforts to advance legislation that would lower energy bills and ensure parental rights in education at the Senate session on June 20.
Russia-aligned hackers pose threat to Canada energy sector – spy agency
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Russia-aligned hackers could seek to disrupt Canada’s powerful oil and natural gas sector, especially since Ottawa is a strong backer of Ukraine, …
Climate Activists Chucked, Dragged And Carried Out Of Hotel For Protesting Biden Energy Secretary
Climate Activists Chucked, Dragged And Carried Out Of Hotel For Protesting Biden Energy Secretary Nick Pope on June 19, 2023 Security guards forcibly removed a …
DAVID BLACKMON: Energy Companies Are Finally Backtracking On Their Absurd Green Goals
DAVID BLACKMON: Energy Companies Are Finally Backtracking On Their Absurd Green Goals David Blackmon on June 18, 2023 Is the public finally waking up to …
‘Fundamental Culture Change’: Here’s Why Europe’s Energy Giants Are Pivoting Back To Oil
‘Fundamental Culture Change’: Here’s Why Europe’s Energy Giants Are Pivoting Back To Oil John Hugh DeMastri on June 18, 2023 Two of Europe’s largest energy …
Department Of Energy Among ‘Several’ US Agencies Hacked By Russia Cybercriminals
Department Of Energy Among ‘Several’ US Agencies Hacked By Russia Cybercriminals Micaela Burrow on June 16, 2023 The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed late Thursday …
Bucco: Murphy Refuses to Discuss Extreme Costs & Future Mandates as His Green Energy Plan Advances
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said Gov. Phil Murphy continues to refuse to discuss the huge costs and State mandates likely coming down the pike as he plows forward with his plans to fully electrify New Jersey.
U.S. Energy Dept gets two ransom notices as MOVEit hack claims more victims
By Timothy Gardner and Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Energy got ransom requests from the Russia-linked extortion group Cl0p at both its …
Qatar emir in Baghdad, MOUs on energy, investment signed -statement
By Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani arrived in Baghdad on Thursday on an official visit to discuss regional political …
US import prices drop in May on energy, food
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. import prices fell in May and the annual decrease in prices was the sharpest in three years, providing another boost for …
‘No Secure Scenario’: Germany Could Face Crippling Energy Shortages When Ukraine-Russia Gas Deal Burns Out
‘No Secure Scenario’: Germany Could Face Crippling Energy Shortages When Ukraine-Russia Gas Deal Burns Out Nick Pope on June 12, 2023 The German economy and …
TC Energy shuts two compressor stations on NGTL due to Alberta wildfires
(Reuters) – TC Energy said it completed the shutdown of two compressor stations on the NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) System and a gas storage …
Bucco: If Democrats’ Green Energy Plan Is Such a Great Idea, Why Delay a Vote Until After the Election?
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco asked why Democrats would delay a vote on legislation requiring New Jersey to transition to 100% clean energy by 2035 until after November’s legislative elections if it’s such a great idea.
DAVID BLACKMON: Is Texas Turning Its Back On Renewable Energy?
DAVID BLACKMON: Is Texas Turning Its Back On Renewable Energy? David Blackmon on June 3, 2023 One of the most ridiculous narratives Texans have seen …
ECB’s Visco says falling energy prices should help tame inflation
ROME (Reuters) – The rapid decline in energy costs should help to tame inflation in Europe, Bank of Italy governor Ignazio Visco said on Saturday, …
Canadian oil producer Suncor Energy to cut 1,500 jobs under new CEO
(Reuters) – Canada’s second-biggest oil producer Suncor Energy has told employees it plans to cut 1,500 jobs this year, two sources confirmed to Reuters on …
Citigroup hires former UBS banker for energy dealmaking – memo
By David French and Anirban Sen (Reuters) – Citigroup Inc has hired former UBS Group AG banker Dan Ford as a vice chairman within the …
Energy ‘insecure’ households in US paid higher bills in 2020, says EIA
(Reuters) – U.S. households that faced challenges in paying for their basic energy needs were billed about 19% more per square foot than the national …
Florida laws targeting LGBT community stoke Pride energy, organizers say
By Brad Brooks and Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – Organizers of some LGBT Pride events in Florida are limiting access by minors and increasing security in …
DeSantis Says It’s A Top Priority To Reverse Biden’s Energy Policies, Slams ‘Politicization’ Of Climate
DeSantis Says It’s A Top Priority To Reverse Biden’s Energy Policies, Slams ‘Politicization’ Of Climate Harold Hutchison on May 24, 2023 Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis …
Wind farms over Whales; GOP cries Foul Over Dem Run Wind Energy Hearing
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Anthony M. Bucco criticized the hearing conducted by Trenton Democrats on marine mammal deaths for lacking critical perspectives and being one-sided. …
Manchin Torpedoes Vote On Biden Energy Nominee Over Crackdown On Gas Stoves
Manchin Torpedoes Vote On Biden Energy Nominee Over Crackdown On Gas Stoves John Hugh DeMastri on May 17, 2023 Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West …
State Regulator Blames Biden’s ‘Green New Deal’ For Massive Hike To Energy Bills
State Regulator Blames Biden’s ‘Green New Deal’ For Massive Hike To Energy Bills Jason Cohen on May 16, 2023 Electric utility company Georgia Power customers’ …
DAVID BLACKMON: Manchin’s Newest Bill Won’t Make The Road To Green Energy Utopia Any Easier
DAVID BLACKMON: Manchin’s Newest Bill Won’t Make The Road To Green Energy Utopia Any Easier David Blackmon on May 13, 2023 West Virginia Democratic Sen. …