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Aging Coal Plants Turn Into a Midterm Fight Over Energy Costs

The Trump administration says the plants are vital for grid reliability. Utilities, states and ratepayers are challenging the orders and candidates are turning the costs into a campaign issue.

Capital & Main · 14h ago

Time for yet another debate over daylight, spurred by Trump

The endless fight over daylight saving time is back in the news after President Donald Trump urged the Senate to clear a House-passed bill to make it permanent. Trump said in a social media post over the weekend that Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., is the chief obstacle to the measure…

Roll Call · Oct 6

The Energy Department Is Offering $4.2 Billion in Loans to Nuclear Projects in Ohio and Pennsylvania

Private investors are already pouring billions into America’s nuclear sector. The Trump administration wants a piece of the credit.

Reason · Oct 6

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Trump admin will spend $2 billion to boost power grid amid electricity bill and data center fury

The upgrades could improve power reliability and lower electricity costs for about 100 million Americans, officials said

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Trump suffers another legal loss after judge rules against bid to keep Michigan coal plant open

Financial filings show that keeping the Michigan plant running beyond its May 2025 retirement date has accumulated approximately $259 million in costs so far

The Independent UK · Sep 11

US Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open

A US federal court ruled against the Energy Department's authority. The court found the department exceeded its powers last year. This decision overturned orders to keep a Michigan coal plant open. Environmental groups and three states supported the legal challenge. The ruling rejected the administration's efforts to extend aging coal…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open

A federal court is declaring that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fired power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year

The Independent UK · Sep 11

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Trump signs order banning some foreign equipment from US energy grid, including some software

Seven years after initial crackdowns, Trump again bans foreign gear in a move seemingly aimed at China.

TechRadar · Aug 27

Since 2016, U.S. government spent $150 million for ocean wave energy testing facility off Oregon coast, first large carbon-free marine energy site in North America continent is now ready

Oregon State University developed the test facility. But the facility has yet to generate any electricity because no wave energy devices have arrived.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Wave energy testing site opens off Oregon, a green energy milestone in the Trump administration

The first large site for testing wave energy technologies in the continental U.S. is open, after securing a key green-energy approval from the Trump administration

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Energy Department Under Fire as Venezuela Oil Deals Stall, Testing Rubio's Energy Strategy

Nearly eight months after President Donald Trump promised a rapid reopening of Venezuela's oil sector to American companies, the administration is facing mounting criticism as no new U.S. oil production contracts have been finalized, raising fresh questions about whether Washington's ambitious energy strategy is losing momentum.

Latin Times · Aug 4

5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy

Five states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help to develop nuclear energy and create thousands of jobs

The Independent UK · Jul 28

White House wants to entice ‘willing states’ to take nation’s nuclear waste with promises of economic boost

The plan could spur construction of ‘advanced reactors, data centers, and manufacturing facilities,’ according to the Trump administration

The Independent UK · Jul 28

The Energy Department Admits the OMB Canceled Grants 'Solely' To Punish Trump's Political Opponents

The episode illustrates the president's routine weaponization of government against his enemies.

Reason · Jul 27

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The Independent UK · Jul 24

Trump official’s announcement of nuclear deal with Saudi caused panic inside White House: report

Trump had reportedly not been aware that the Energy Department would unveil the deal this week

Reason · Jul 16

As the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Hits a 40-Year Low, It's Time To Scrap It

Presidents have repeatedly used the SPR to manipulate markets and shield consumers from the consequences of bad policies.

Fortune · Jun 29

This summer's heat is a live stress test for data centers — here's what it's revealing in real time

Almost 80% of global data centers face some form of climate risk, and it could cost developers trillions in the coming decades.

Reason · Jun 26

America's Nuclear Industry Doesn't Need Cronyism To Thrive

Privately funded nuclear reactors are achieving critical milestones on their own, but the Trump administration wants to prop up a single company.

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The Economic Times · Jun 24

US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chain

The U.S. Department of Energy is offering $17.5 billion in conditional loans to bolster the domestic nuclear supply chain, aiming to accelerate the construction of new large-scale reactors. Seven utilities have already expressed interest in these loans, which will support Westinghouse reactors. This initiative seeks to overcome investment hurdles and…

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors

The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone

The Energy Department says a small nuclear reactor under development at a national lab has reached a crucial milestone that could allow it to produce electricity in the next few years

AAP · Jun 4

Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry

AAP · Jun 4

Trump expected to announce $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry

Reason · May 29

Trump Cut Nuclear Red Tape. Now His Administration Is Picking Winners.

The Trump administration can build on its success in the nuclear industry by getting out of the way.

The Economic Times · May 21

Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX's AI growth story

SpaceX's AI chatbot Grok faces significant challenges gaining traction within the U.S. government. Federal agencies show a strong preference for competitors like OpenAI and Alphabet. This limited adoption raises questions about SpaceX's ambitious valuation and its projected AI market share. Grok's struggle in the government sector may also impact its…

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