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According to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, more than 500,000 Hoosiers work in manufacturing, a sector increasingly dependent on affordable, renewable energy to stay competitive. (Adobe stock)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Proposed budget could drive up Indiana power bills

Indiana's economy could take a major hit under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," now advancing in Congress. Michael Hicks, director of the Center …

Critics of the federal reconciliation bill said it could worsen pollution and climate change by slashing clean energy incentives, boosting fossil fuel development and rolling back emissions rules. (industrieblick/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Could Congress' big budget bill derail PA's clean energy progress?

Pennsylvania's clean energy progress could stall if the U.S. Senate passes what's known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." The legislation would …

Almost 33% of Nevada's electricity is solar power, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. (Dominic Gentilcore/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

NV solar business surges as federal tax-credit uncertainty looms

A Nevada business said it is seeing a surge in the number of people interested in installing solar panels on homes and businesses as uncertainty grows…

Across the U.S., solar capacity jumped 51% in 2023, reaching a record 32.4 gigawatts added, making up 53% of new grid capacity. (wjarek/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Federal bill would dim rooftop solar’s future, says Michigan CEO

A federal proposal moving through Congress could stall Michigan's booming rooftop solar industry by ending key tax credits that have fueled clean ener…

The majority of Alaska's energy producers are small, municipally owned companies and did not qualify for most energy tax credits before the Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022. (Adobe Stock/AI)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Big budget bill would roll back tax credits for AK power co-ops

Energy experts said cuts proposed for renewable energy tax credits in President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" could be a significant blo…

Helper, Utah, is a historic coal mining and railroad town in Carbon County. (Sue Smith/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Rural Utah mayor advocates for clean energy tax credits

The mayor of a rural Utah town said the clean energy investments and tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act are helping drive economic gro…

According to one estimate, repealing clean energy tax credits would drive up electric bills in Tennessee by up to 15%, and commercial and industrial bills up to 19% in the next several years. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Congress' big budget bill risks $73 billion in Southeast clean energy investments

Tennessee's clean energy progress could stall if the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" now being debated in the U.S. Senate repeals some tax credits…

The Pennsylvania Eddystone Generating Station oil and gas power plant near Philadelphia will stay open past its planned shutdown after a last-minute Trump administration order halted its closure. (Dossy/AdobeStock)

Monday, June 16, 2025

Critics: Rollback of Biden-era climate rules could harm PA health, environment

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to roll back Biden-era limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants…

The cost of replacing pipes is more than double the cost to electrify a home, at $35,000 compared to $16,300. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, June 16, 2025

Gas company criticized for slow projects in MD, Washington D.C.

As Washington D.C.'s sole gas company continues a multi-billion dollar, 40-year project to replace methane pipes, clean energy advocates argue the …

The nonpartisan think tank Energy Innovation finds current language in the House budget reconciliation bill would shrink annual GDP in South Dakota by $24 million in 2030 and $50 million in 2035. (Adobe Stock) <br />

Monday, June 16, 2025

House reconciliation bill risks job losses, higher energy bills in SD

A new analysis of what Congressional lawmakers have dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act found it would eliminate thousands of jobs in South Dakota a…

Under President Donald Trump's budget proposal, Kansas agriculture could lose billions of dollars in renewable energy investments if demand for clean energy declines. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, June 16, 2025

'One Big, Beautiful Bill Act' could hike KS energy bills, cost thousands of jobs

An analysis of President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" revealed the measure would increase energy costs, reduce jobs and harm the …

According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, the Mountain State has seen a total of $339 million invested into the local solar industry.(Adobe Stock)

Monday, June 16, 2025

AEP proposes rate hikes, changes to net metering for WV customers

Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power, subsidiaries of the national utility American Energy Power, are asking West Virginia energy regulators to …

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas is about $3.24 in Pennsylvania, according to AAA. (Dusan Petkovic/AdobeStock)

Survey: Gasoline burden highest among Black and Latino drivers in PA

As federal electric vehicle incentives face potential rollbacks, a new study highlighted the burden of gasoline costs on Black and Latino …

Three in five Americans say their electricity and/or gas bill has increased compared with a year ago, while slightly more are concerned that these bills will increase this year, according to a 2025 Ipsos Poll. (Adobe Stock)

Experts: Cutting energy assistance is deadly blow to eastern Kentucky

Thousands of Kentucky families face utility disconnections this summer, and the latest budget reconciliation bill would eliminate the Low-Income Home …

The E-Wolf is the state's first zero-emission ferry, operating out of San Diego. (Pacific Environment)

During World Oceans Month, California leads the way in clean shipping

June is World Oceans Month and California environmental groups are highlighting advances in zero-emission shipping. International shipping emits …

Consumer advocates warned Florida Power & Light's proposed rate increase would mean its customers would be locked into supporting natural gas over cleaner, price-stable alternatives, like solar energy. (Silberfuchs/Pixabay)

Could FPL’s $9B rate hike deepen FL energy affordability crisis?

Florida Power & Light's request for a nearly $9 billion rate hike, possibly the largest in state history, has sparked concern about the potential …

It is estimated 250,000 workers in New Mexico will endure the summer without any protection rules from heat Illness or injury. (RCP/Adobe Stock)

Another summer without heat-protection rules for NM's outdoor workers

A New Mexico coalition is stressing an urgent need for the state to adopt the strongest possible heat risk standards for indoor and outdoor workers…

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is partnering with three area colleges to offer a free workshop series on energy costs and reduction through June. (Ameresco)

Southwest WI a hotbed for clean energy

Southwest Wisconsin is seeing a surge in clean energy, emerging as a hotbed for large-scale renewable projects proponents said are economically …

According to the US Energy Information Administration, Michigan ranks 10th among the states in total population and total energy consumption. (Adobe Stock)

Expert: Michiganders could pay millions to support outdated coal plant

Michigan taxpayers may end up footing the bill to keep an aging coal plant open. The J.H. Campbell plant was scheduled to close on May 31, but a …

Ohio imposes a $200 annual registration fee on electric vehicles, exceeding the standard fee for gasoline-powered cars. (Adobe Stock)

Ohio EV fans concerned as federal tax credits face elimination

One thing prompting some Ohioans to make the switch to an electric vehicle has been a $7,500 federal tax credit for the purchase but it might be going…

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Study: Hispanic and Black gasoline 'superusers' could see savings with an EV

A new study showed the top 10% of drivers by gas consumption, otherwise known as "superusers," use 35% of the gas supply. It found the cost of gas …

In Pennsylvania, federal Inflation Reduction Act investments allow homeowners to get a 30% tax credit for installing cleaner energy systems like rooftop solar, wind, geothermal or battery storage. (anatoliy_gleb/Adobe Stock)

PA groups urge Senate to protect clean energy tax incentives

Pennsylvania's U.S. Senators are being asked to do what they can to safeguard federal clean energy tax credits, which are on the chopping block in …

NorthWestern Energy increased electric rates for its Montana customers by about 17% on May 23, legally but without approval. Montana's Public Service Commission on June 9 will hear arguments for another rate hike. (Adobe Stock)

Coalition to rally Monday opposing NorthWestern rate hike

Groups opposed to NorthWestern Energy's latest rate-hike proposal plan to rally on Monday in Helena. In an unusual move, the utility giant used a …

Solar dominated new U.S. energy additions in 2024, accounting for 66% of all electricity-generating capacity installed. (Dmitry/Adobe Stock)

OR experts warn not all solar promotions are trustworthy

As utility rates rise in Oregon, data shows home solar panels are becoming more popular. However, experts warn of increasing misinformation and …

There are currently some 15,000 producing oil and gas wells in Weld County, not counting shut-in wells and temporarily plugged and abandoned wells. (Adobe Stock)

New alert system brings oil and gas spill data directly to Colorado residents

Over the past 12 months, 884 oil and gas spills were reported near homes in Greeley, Fort Lupton, Kersey, La Salle and Platteville, according to …

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, which allocated $57 million for electric vehicle charging stations in Colorado, aims to build out stations every 50 miles on major corridors across all 50 states. (Adobe Stock)

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' sets sights on clean energy in Colorado

As the U.S. Senate considers President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" recently passed by the House, clean energy advocates are sounding the …

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Report: WV residents could foot bill for VA data center infrastructure

An influx of data center infrastructure in neighboring Virginia will likely leave Mountain State residents with higher energy bills, according to a …

Industry reports show South Dakota has more than 1,800 wind-energy jobs. (Adobe Stock)

With wind energy at its back, SD tech school resumes training program

Meeting America's future energy demands requires big decisions by utilities and policymakers about the best way to do it. A South Dakota technical …

In Arizona's 6h Congressional district - which encompasses parts of Greenlee, Cochise,Pima and Pinal and Graham counties, two new clean energy projects have created 245 jobs, according to Climate Power. (Adobe Stock)

Could clean energy tax credits cease to exist? AZ advocates say much is at stake

The Republican backed tax-package being considered in Congress includes provisions that would repeal clean energy tax credits that some say have been …

A 2022 Colorado law bans the use of PFAS, or forever chemicals, but a new report has raised concerns about their continued use at oil and gas wells. (Adobe Stock)

Oil and gas companies fail to disclose toxic chemicals at Colorado well sites

In 2022, Colorado passed a law requiring oil and gas operators to let the public know what chemicals were being used underground. Chemicals are …

Along Minnesota's Iron Range, taconite mining is one of the heavily scrutinized industries in the push to protect surrounding resources, like Lake Superior. (Adobe Stock)

How will Great Lakes region fare with diminished EPA enforcement?

Minnesota has its own carbon emissions reduction goals in place but under a changing federal Environmental Protection Agency, it is an open question …

Created in 1970 by Congress, the NIOSH Mining Program has been the only federal agency supporting the mining industry through health and safety research. (Adobe Stock)

Experts: Loss of federal mining program could harm workers, researchers

Loss of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Mining Program will reverse decades of progress in preventing disease, injury and …

Thomas Hochman says the federal government has not clearly defined what counts as

Fast-track energy plan could bypass rural IN

Indiana's rural communities could lose out under a new federal bill aimed at speeding up clean energy development. What Republicans are calling the …

Currently, 10 Tesla vehicle models, including the Cybertruck, currently qualify for a $7,500 tax credit. (Adobe Stock)

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' could end EV tax credits for Utahns

Utah is embracing electric vehicles but President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" could eliminate a $7,500 EV tax credit which helps buyers af…

As part of 2021's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Congress allocated $4.7 billion for plugging orphaned oil and gas wells nationwide. (Adobe Stock)<br />

WV law changes standards for plugging abandoned oil wells

There are more than 20,000 abandoned oil and gas wells scattered across West Virginia, putting communities at risk for water contamination and …

Researchers found between 2010 and 2018, more than 60% of solar projects faced National Environmental Policy Act-related litigation. (Adobe Stock/AI)<br />

House budget bill would streamline environmental permitting in WI

The budget bill passed by the U.S. House and now under consideration in the Senate would reform environmental permitting in Wisconsin and nationwide…

Researchers found between 2010 and 2018, more than 38% of wind energy projects faced National Environmental Policy Act-related litigation. (Adobe Stock)

Reforms to federal permitting may accelerate Rebuild Illinois projects

The budget bill passed by the U.S. House and now under consideration in the Senate would reform environmental permitting in Illinois and nationwide…

In 2004, British Petroleum introduced the carbon calculator, reframing the climate crisis as a matter of personal responsibility, according to reporting from The Guardian. (Adobe Stock)

New climate change research: People can't fight it alone

By Jessica Scott-Reid for Sentient.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for West Virginia News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service C…

10 Tesla vehicle models qualify for the $7,500 IRA tax credit. (Adobe Stock)

Tax incentives for NV's EVs could end up on the chopping block

Supporters of electric vehicles in Nevada cite several advantages to owning one, but 2026 budget negotiations underway in Congress include …

The International Energy Association's Global EV Outlook projects more than 25% of cars sold worldwide in 2025 will be electric vehicles. (Adobe Stock)

Federal cuts threaten EV incentives for Missouri motorists

Missouri has more than 13,000 all-electric vehicles registered, according to recent U.S. Department of Energy figures. However, threats to federal …

Federal budget cuts could mean EV tax credit loss for Ohio drivers

Supporters of electric vehicle ownership say there are a number of advantages to owning one. Studies show EVs can convert 85% to 90% of their energy …

In recent years, New Mexico has offered tax credits and rebates for the purchase of elective vehicles. (AndriiYalanskyi/AdobeStock)

Federal tax credits for NM's EV owners face elimination

Supporters of electric vehicles in New Mexico cite a number of advantages to owning one, but 2026 budget negotiations underway in Washington include …

According to the Argonne National Laboratory, consumers can save more than $6000 in lifetime repair and maintenance costs from an EV compared to a gas-fueled vehicle. (Adobe Stock)

IN electric vehicle owners may lose 4-figure tax credit

Supporters of electric vehicle ownership said there are a number of advantages to owning one. Studies show EVs can convert 85% to 90% of their …

About 19% of electricity in the United States is produced by nuclear plants. (Maksym Yemelyanov/Adobe Stock)

Oregon groups rally against proposed nuclear reactor

As Oregon legislators consider the possibility of allowing a nuclear reactor in Umatilla County, opponents rallied at the State Capitol this week to …

In 2022, U.S. subsidies for fossil-fuel companies totaled $757 billion, according to the International Monetary Fund. The figure included uncompensated costs of negative health effects and environmental degradation. (Adobe Stock)

IRA cuts would remove $1.58 billion from two Republican-led CO districts

Congress is set to claw back $6.5 billion in climate-related Inflation Reduction Act investments to help pay for the Trump administration's priorities…

NV hunters, anglers react to possible sale of western public lands

Hunters and anglers are voicing concerns regarding the possible sale of hundreds of thousands of acres in Nevada and Utah. U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei…

Congress considers the sale of public lands in UT, conservationists raise concerns

Hunters and anglers are voicing concerns about the possible sale of hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in Utah and Nevada. U.S. Rep…

Among species protected under the Endangered Species Act, 99% have been saved from extinction, including the bald eagle. (Adobe Stock)

Colorado celebrates Endangered Species Day

Today is Endangered Species Day and people in Colorado and across the nation are celebrating successful efforts to save bald eagles, brown pelicans…

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Energy Policy

Proposed budget could drive up Indiana power bills

Could Congress' big budget bill derail PA's clean energy progress?

NV solar business surges as federal tax-credit uncertainty looms

Federal bill would dim rooftop solar’s future, says Michigan CEO

Big budget bill would roll back tax credits for AK power co-ops

Rural Utah mayor advocates for clean energy tax credits

Congress' big budget bill risks $73 billion in Southeast clean energy investments

Critics: Rollback of Biden-era climate rules could harm PA health, environment

Gas company criticized for slow projects in MD, Washington D.C.

House reconciliation bill risks job losses, higher energy bills in SD

'One Big, Beautiful Bill Act' could hike KS energy bills, cost thousands of jobs

AEP proposes rate hikes, changes to net metering for WV customers

Survey: Gasoline burden highest among Black and Latino drivers in PA

Experts: Cutting energy assistance is deadly blow to eastern Kentucky

During World Oceans Month, California leads the way in clean shipping

Could FPL’s $9B rate hike deepen FL energy affordability crisis?

Another summer without heat-protection rules for NM's outdoor workers

Southwest WI a hotbed for clean energy

Expert: Michiganders could pay millions to support outdated coal plant

Ohio EV fans concerned as federal tax credits face elimination

Study: Hispanic and Black gasoline 'superusers' could see savings with an EV

PA groups urge Senate to protect clean energy tax incentives

Coalition to rally Monday opposing NorthWestern rate hike

OR experts warn not all solar promotions are trustworthy

New alert system brings oil and gas spill data directly to Colorado residents

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' sets sights on clean energy in Colorado

Report: WV residents could foot bill for VA data center infrastructure

With wind energy at its back, SD tech school resumes training program

Could clean energy tax credits cease to exist? AZ advocates say much is at stake

Oil and gas companies fail to disclose toxic chemicals at Colorado well sites

How will Great Lakes region fare with diminished EPA enforcement?

Experts: Loss of federal mining program could harm workers, researchers

Fast-track energy plan could bypass rural IN

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' could end EV tax credits for Utahns

WV law changes standards for plugging abandoned oil wells

House budget bill would streamline environmental permitting in WI

Reforms to federal permitting may accelerate Rebuild Illinois projects

New climate change research: People can't fight it alone

Tax incentives for NV's EVs could end up on the chopping block

Federal cuts threaten EV incentives for Missouri motorists

Federal budget cuts could mean EV tax credit loss for Ohio drivers

Federal tax credits for NM's EV owners face elimination

IN electric vehicle owners may lose 4-figure tax credit

Oregon groups rally against proposed nuclear reactor

IRA cuts would remove $1.58 billion from two Republican-led CO districts

NV hunters, anglers react to possible sale of western public lands

Congress considers the sale of public lands in UT, conservationists raise concerns

Colorado celebrates Endangered Species Day