The One Big Beautiful Prediction: The Energy Transition Is Still Alive Trump has attacked renewable power from every angle, but energy justice scholar Sanya Carley envisions an affordable green future. Capital & Main · Jan 27
RFK Jr urged to release nearly $400m allocated to help families combat heat As part of Trump’s administrations ‘efficiency’ drive, staff running decades-old program for energy assistance laid off The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2025
93F and no electricity: why some US utilities can cut power despite heatwaves In 27 states, utilities can disconnect power for non-payment on the hottest days, which can have deadly consequences The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2024
Millions scramble to afford energy bills amid heat waves, but federal program to help falls short As climate change ratchets up temperatures across the U.S., millions of the poorest Americans grapple with enduring perilous heat or paying costly air conditioning bills The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Federal gas tax holiday: Biden says it will provide ‘a little bit of relief’ – but experts say even that may be a stretch President Joe Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax to “bring families just a little bit of relief” as average gasoline prices exceed US$5 a gallon. The tax is 18.4 cents on regular gasoline and 24.4 cents on diesel. Biden’s proposal would rescind both taxes for 90… The Conversation · Jun 23, 2022
Would gas tax breaks make a big difference when prices are skyrocketing? We asked 4 experts With gasoline prices trending over US$4 per gallon nationwide, politicians are feeling the heat. In response, Maryland and Georgia have temporarily waived their state gasoline taxes to reduce the burden on consumers. Other states are considering similar actions, and some members of Congress have called for suspending the federal gas… The Conversation · Mar 24, 2022