President outlines plan during energy and climate forum. The White House has announced a series of actions intended to help hasten the global transition from fossil fuels to…
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President Calls on Oil Companies to Increase Gas Output
Sent a letter to CEOs with expectations. President Biden told the CEOs of the nation’s major oil companies in a letter that he is considering invoking emergency powers…
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President Declares Two Year Solar Tariff Exemption
Unfreezes imports after federal investigation. President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Monday, declaring a 24-month tariff exemption for solar panels from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.…
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President May Tap Strategic Diesel Reserve
Decline in diesel inventories causes concern. The next step for President Joe Biden in mitigating the damage of supply shortages and rampant inflation could be tapping into the…
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DOE Requests Public Input on Transmission Program Budget
Allocation of $2.5 billion to invest in U.S. power grid. The Department of Energy issued a Request for Information (RFI) last week, asking for public feedback on how…
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Administration Cancels Oil and Gas Drilling Leases
Gulf of Mexico and Alaska Coast are affected. President Biden’s administration canceled plans to auction drilling rights in three regions off the U.S. coastline later this year, adding…
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Senators Urge Solar Power Probe Finalization
Bipartisan group sends open letter to President Biden. A letter signed by 23 senators was released to the public this week that calls on President Biden to conclude…
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Department of Energy Promotes New Efficiency Standards
Federal buildings, air conditioners, and swimming pool heaters included in proposals. The Energy Department on Wednesday announced a new series of energy efficiency standards to take effect in 2023. Beginning…
Read MorePresident Orders Strategic Petroleum Reserve Release
Size of release intended to lower gas prices and stem inflation. President Biden is ordering the release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve of one million barrels per day…
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U.S. and European Union Agree on Energy Deal
Europe reducing reliance on Russian energy. On Friday, the United States and the European Union announced a new partnership to reduce the continent’s reliance on Russian energy. Officials…
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