** Blue states are preparing for a legal battle with the Trump administration over whether they will be allowed to continue to adopt California’s more stringent regulations on tailpipe emissions. (Stateline) ** U.S. Senate Democrats say Republicans are rushing to confirm former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as interior secretary without the necessary background checks and paperwork. ** The owner …
January 9, 2025 archive
ERCOT says it’s ready for winter storm power needs
As snow and ice move across parts of Texas, there remains a fear that the state’s electric grid, ERCOT, won’t be able to meet the demands for electricity to heat homes and businesses. Customers wonder if the state could be facing a repeat of what happened in 2021. But a spokesman for the Electric …
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