U.S. POLICY • Trump Administration Ends Biden-Era Fuel Economy RulesPresident Trump rolled back fuel economy rules that he claims created an “EV mandate” after former President Joe Biden imposed stricter fuel economy standards last year. Trump said the administration was officially terminating Biden’s “ridiculous” CAFE rules, claiming car prices would come down in response to …
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Growth of data centers results in growing lawsuits too
Legal Challenges Grow as Data Centers’ Energy Demand Raises Alarms Nationwide Opposition to data centers and renewable energy projects in Oklahoma continues to escalate — and the battle mirrors a fast-growing national trend of lawsuits aimed at the enormous energy demands that power the artificial intelligence boom. As E&E News/Politico reported, “Critics of data centers …
Crude oil rose Friday but still fell for the week
Crude oil prices made slight gains on Friday after dipping at mid-day. Increases came following President Trump’s meeting with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban where they discussed making an exception for his country to use Russian crude oil. Prices had fallen earlier in the day as global benchmark Brent registered a loss on the …
Energy Brief: Trump Opens 1.56M Acres for Arctic Oil
Oklahoma’s Energy Sector Eyes New Federal Actions The Trump administration opened 1.56 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s coastal plain for oil and gas leasing. The move reverses Biden-era restrictions and reopens a politically charged frontier for energy production. Energy firms in Oklahoma and across the nation are watching how the new policy …
Tension Grows Between Trump and Energy Chief Wright
Tension Builds Between Trump and Energy Secretary Wright Political tension in Washington is spilling into the U.S. energy sector as reports circulate that Energy Secretary Chris Wright, a former Colorado oil executive, may be losing favor with President Donald Trump. Sources describe their relationship as “strained,” with the President reportedly disappointed that Wright has not …
Colorado among states that sued over solar cancellations
Colorado Joins 23 States in Solar Grant Lawsuit At least 23 states, including Colorado, have filed suit against the Trump administration after it canceled $7 billion in nationwide solar grants meant to expand renewable energy access for low-income families. The funding, part of the “Solar for All” program, was designed to bring affordable clean energy …
GOP Lawmakers Clash Over Trump’s Energy Cuts
Oklahoma’s Republican delegation in Congress has remained quiet on the Trump administration’s decision to cancel $8 billion in green energy funding. But Republican lawmakers in other states are starting to object, warning that some of the cuts could harm energy innovation and local economies. GOP senators push to save projects The administration’s decision last week …
Quarter of Canceled Energy Awards Issued After Biden Loss
Oklahoma Unaffected by Federal Energy Award Cancellations Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the cancellation of more than 300 Department of Energy financial awards made under the Biden administration. None of the canceled projects were located in Oklahoma. The state, which typically leans Republican in presidential elections, did not receive any of the original awards. Last …