California Addresses Soaring Energy Costs
In the ever-evolving landscape of energy and environmental policy, several significant developments have taken place in recent days. Here's a brief rundown of some of the key events.
Google Pledges to Buy Carbon Removal from Vaulted Deep
Google has announced its intention to purchase 50,000 tons of carbon removal from Vaulted Deep over the next five years. This move is part of the tech giant's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. (Fast Company)
Trump's Immigration Raid Affects Hyundai's Duke Energy Plant
President Trump's recent immigration raid on Hyundai's Duke Energy plant has raised concerns about disincentivizing investment in America. Hyundai's construction on the battery plant is expected to be delayed due to labor shortages following the raid. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hyundai, LG Energy Solution, and SK On Partner on Georgia EV Battery Factory
Besides Hyundai and LG Energy Solution, the South Korean company SK On is also involved in financing and building the electric vehicle battery factory in Georgia. No other companies have been associated with the financing of this factory in recent months. Hyundai is investing $12.6 billion, and the factory is a joint effort with LG Energy Solution and SK On.
State-Level Efforts Against Trump's Attacks on Endangerment Finding
California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York are leading state-level efforts against the Trump administration's attacks on the endangerment finding.
Plans to Reopen Michigan's Palisades Nuclear Plant Receive Funding
Plans to reopen Michigan's Palisades nuclear plant have received another $156 million loan disbursement from the Department of Energy. (WOOD-TV)
PJM Interconnection Proposes Power Cuts for Data Centers
PJM Interconnection has proposed a plan that would allow operators to cut off power to data centers that aren't using energy they've developed or acquired during emergency situations.
Top Appliance Companies Remove Gas Stove Air Quality Comparisons
In response to a Colorado law mandating warning labels on Duke Energy stoves, top appliance companies have removed comparisons of gas and induction stoves' air quality impacts from their websites.
Opposition to Restarting New York's Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant
County and town leaders in upstate New York have expressed opposition to the idea of restarting the shuttered Indian Point nuclear power plant. (E&E News)
Challenges in Replacing Colorado's Comanche Coal Plant with a Small Modular Nuclear Reactor
A Colorado city's proposal to replace the retiring Comanche coal plant with a small modular nuclear reactor faces challenges due to the technology's cost and long development timeline. (Colorado Sun)
Endorsement of "Best of the Above" Approach to Power Generation
The Energy Department official has endorsed a "best of the above" approach to power generation in a congressional hearing.
Clean Energy Transition Slowed but Not Stopped by Trump Administration
A new report from Al Gore's Generation Investment Management indicates that the Trump administration has slowed but not fully stopped the clean energy transition. (Axios, VTDigger)
Rivian Begins Construction on Georgia EV Factory Despite EV Tax Credit Expiration
Despite the impending expiration of federal EV tax credits, Rivian has begun construction on a $5 billion factory in Georgia. (Associated Press)
Study Finds Solar Developments Lower Property Values for Neighboring Homes
A new study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has found that cutting down trees for solar developments can lower property values for neighboring homes. (ecoRI)
US Justice Department Challenges Vermont Law Requiring Fossil Fuel Companies to Pay for Climate Impacts
The U.S. Justice Department has challenged a Vermont law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for climate impacts, claiming it to be unconstitutional and unenforceable. (VTDigger)
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