U.S. Commerce Department Solar Tariff Decision
The U.S. Commerce Department will announce whether it will impose tariffs on solar cell and panel imports from India, Laos, and Indonesia.
Trump Administration Eyes $25B Nuclear Contract
The Trump administration is considering awarding a $25 billion contract to little-known nuclear power company Entra1 Energy, which has fewer than five employees, to build new energy infrastructure using money pledged by Japan to avoid tariffs.
HF Sinclair CEO Tim Go Takes Voluntary Leave
Tim Go, CEO of HF Sinclair, has taken a voluntary leave after a disclosure review. He requested the leave of absence after the internal review of the Dallas-based refinery’s disclosure process. Franklin Myers, Chairman of the board, took over as interim CEO.
Iowa Community Solar Legislation Advances
Iowa lawmakers advance legislation to create a statewide community solar program with guardrails that aim to protect non-participating customers from cost shifts.
Coal Plant Mercury Rules Rollback Planned
The Trump administration plans to roll back clean air regulations limiting mercury and hazardous toxins from coal plants, claiming the move will keep plants online as power demand grows.
E15 Ethanol Framework Deadline Missed
A GOP congressional task force missed a self-imposed deadline last week to find a policy solution for a nationwide framework to allow year-round sales of E15 ethanol, ramping up pressure to strike a deal before this year’s midterms.
World Energy Developments
Slovakia Threatens Ukraine Over Druzhba Pipeline
Slovakia has threatened Ukraine with a halt to emergency power supplies to the war-torn country if Kiev does not allow the resumption of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, the CTK news agency reported on Saturday. If oil transit to Slovakia is not resumed on Monday, Prime Minister Robert Fico would call on the state grid operator SEPS to halt emergency power supplies to Ukraine, according to a government statement, quoted by CTK.
Ukraine Accuses Hungary and Slovakia of Blackmail
Kiev has accused Hungary and Slovakia of provocation and blackmail following threats to cut off energy supplies unless Kiev resumes the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline. “Statements from Budapest and Bratislava are provocative, irresponsible, and threaten the energy security of the entire region,” Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on X on Saturday.