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energy policy

New York Stops Big AI Data Centers for a Year

July 16, 2026

A new rule in New York stops the construction of large AI data centers for 12 months. The governor signed an order that freezes permits and asks state regulators to set rules about energy use, water needs and environmental damage. The decision is part of a larger debate about how the state will d

politics

Data Centers: Why the Debate Might Be Overstated

July 1, 2026

A recent speech by the U. S. Energy Secretary urged people who back data centers to speak out against critics, claiming the worries about these giant facilities are exaggerated. He pointed out that opponents worry about high water and power consumption, as well as the potential for artificial intell

business

Louisiana’s Energy: The Hidden Engine Behind U. S. Factories

June 27, 2026

Two hundred years ago, a single decision changed America’s path forever. The Louisiana Purchase didn’t just double the country’s size—it set the stage for a manufacturing powerhouse. Fast forward to 1909, when a refinery in Baton Rouge began turning oil into economic fuel. Since then, Louisiana hasn

opinion

What Alaska needs to make natural gas work for the state

June 24, 2026

Alaska has relied on Cook Inlet gas for decades, but that source is running out fast. Production has dropped from over 300 billion cubic feet per year in the past to barely 60 billion today. The two biggest local suppliers—Chugach and ENSTAR—have contracts that expire soon, one in 2028 and the other

politics

Big energy moves: loans, oil, and legal fights

June 24, 2026

The U. S. government just set aside $17. 5 billion to build ten new nuclear reactors by 2030. That’s enough power for a city like San Francisco at its busiest moment. The money won’t go straight to power companies. Instead, it will pay for parts that take years to make, like reactor vessels and stea

politics

U. S. Decision on Russian Oil Sanctions Leaves Future Unclear

June 18, 2026

The U. S. made a quiet move last week by letting a key exemption for Russian oil shipments lapse at midnight. Instead of announcing an extension, officials stayed silent, leaving traders and governments guessing whether penalties would snap back. This pause in sanctions first happened during the ene

politics

Judge Reverses Trump Rule That Hindered Wind and Solar Projects

June 9, 2026

A federal judge has overturned a rule put in place by the Trump administration that made it harder for wind and solar projects to receive federal tax breaks. The decision, issued by Judge Colleen Kollar‑Kotelly in Washington, DC, says the Treasury Department’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) did not

opinion

China’s Green‑Gasp and Other Climate Myths

June 9, 2026

The latest round of climate chatter begins with a claim that China has hidden its real carbon output. Some say the country now looks cleaner because it changed how it counts emissions, but data shows its totals are still climbing. In fact, China’s yearly CO₂ output grew from about 7. 9 billion ton

politics

Alaska's Energy Choices: More Than Just One Big Project

June 9, 2026

Alaska’s energy future isn’t just about one massive gas line project. While the big question of liquified natural gas often steals the spotlight, the real challenge lies in balancing different energy needs across the state. From small homes to large industrial mines, everyone relies on energy that’s

environment

A New Push for Clean Jobs in Pittsburgh’s Backyard

June 5, 2026

Local leaders in Allegheny County are betting big on clean technology to revive the region’s economy. County Executive Sara Innamorato recently signed an order that could reshape how businesses grow here. The plan, called ACT NOW, sets up a team of experts—including company bosses, union reps, and u