July 13, 2023 archive

Michigan’s DTE Energy Will End Coal Use by 2032

A Michigan utility operator has agreed to end its use of coal to generate electricity by 2032, according to a news report authored by Scott McClallen of The Center Square. DTE Energy filed a settlement agreement in the Integrated Resource Plan case currently pending before the Michigan Public Service Commission. The agreement includes many items …

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Lucas: Race for Space Requires Collaboration on Legislation, Other Issues

During the U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing on Thursday, Oklahoma’s District 3 Congressman and Committee Chairman Frank Lucas extended an olive branch to persuade fellow members that they must work collaboratively with the executive branch and key stakeholders to ensure its focus that the U.S. maintains its status as a leader in …

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Farm and trade groups line up against Biden’s tailpipe emissions regulations

  President Biden’s eager move to control tailpipe emissions ran into strong opposition this week as more than 100 energy and farm trade groups set a letter against them. Designed to force more electric vehicle sales, the rules were proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency but the opponents argue they also remove consumer choice reported …

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Energy news at a glance

** Despite the billions of dollars invested by private corporations, and government subsidies, Americans are still indifferent as a whole over electric vehicles. Just two in every 10 Americans say they’re “very likely” to buy an EV as their next car, according to a survey by the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute and the AP-NORC Center …

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Regulators Push Time-Based Rates as Default for Missouri Households

Missouri regulators have ordered the most aggressive electric-rate overhaul in the country, according to a news report published by E&E News on Wednesday. It’s considered a bold step aimed at providing households with more control over their bills and encouraging them to use less energy during peak hours. Unlike “flat” electric rates, the industry standard …

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