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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

Reason

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.

Fortune

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.

Reason

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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…

Axios

How carbon removal tech is adapting to Trump's energy agenda

The pitch is being reframed to emphasize energy dominance rather than climate change.

International Business Times UK

Missing Scientists Mystery Hits Deadline Day as FBI and Four Agencies Must Brief Congress Today

The House Oversight Committee's 27 April deadline forces the FBI, NASA, the Energy Department, and the Pentagon to brief Congress on missing scientists. The Pentagon already states no active probes exist.

Axios

Trump invokes Cold War law in move to boost energy supply

His use of the Defense Production Act comes amid high gasoline prices during the Iran war.

Reason

Democrats and Republicans Both Want To Regulate AI. They Just Can't Agree on How.

As lawmakers of both major parties hustle to regulate their preferred villains, they're losing sight of the big picture. The possible gains to humanity from AI are enormous.

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