Georgia Lawmakers Seek Cap on Vogtle Nuclear Project to Protect Ratepayers

U.S. Energy Department Announces $900 Million for Commercial Deployment of Small Modular Reactors

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The U.S. Energy Department on March 24 reissued a $900 million funding opportunity to advance the commercial deployment of domestically manufactured Generation III+ Small Modular Reactors, or SMRs. Accelerating the development and commercialization of the reactors will provide reliable electricity, particularly for energy-intensive sources such as AI data centers. The department’s initiative supports President Trump’s…...

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Jet Fuel Production Hits All-Time High in U.S. Refineries in 2024: EIA

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Jet fuel accounted for a record high share of U.S. refinery output during 2024 due to higher demand for jet fuel compared to other transportation fuels, according to a March 24 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Jet fuel, motor gasoline and distillate fuel oil account for over 85 percent of U.S. refinery…...

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U.S. Interior Takes Actions to Expand Oil and Gas Development in Alaska

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The U.S. Interior Department is taking actions to expand energy development opportunities in Alaska’s federal lands including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. President Trump signed an executive order in January, titled Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential, to maximize the development and production of natural resources located on both federal and…...

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Southwest Power Pool to Expand Into Western Interconnection Region

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on March 20 approved Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) amended tariff which allows Western members to join the organization, making it the first regional transmission organization in the country to be operational in both the Eastern and Western interconnections. From April 2026, seven Western entities currently participating in SPP’s Western Energy…...

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Visual Primer: President Trump’s Executive Orders Reshape U.S. Energy and Environmental Policies

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The Trump administration is advancing a sweeping agenda to overhaul U.S. energy and environmental policy, prioritizing deregulation and energy independence.

Maryland Regulator Establishes Pilot Program to Implement Multi-Year Utility Rate Plans

New York Commission Approves Three-Year Rate Plan for Orange and Rockland Utilities

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The New York State Public Service Commission on March 20 approved a three-year rate plan for Orange and Rockland Utilities, substantially reducing the company’s rate increase request for both electric and natural gas. The revision, which will take effect on April 1, 2025, marks the first commission-approved rate change for the utility in three years…....

Iowa Regulator Proposes Rules for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

California’s EV Chargers Doubled Since 2022, Surpassing 178,000

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The California Energy Commission on March 20 announced that the number of electric vehicle chargers in the state has increased to 178,549, compared to only 120,000 gas nozzles, showing the commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector. Out of the total number of chargers, 16,971 are fast chargers with the remaining 162,178 being…...

Texas Freeport LNG’s Fourth Liquefaction Plant

U.S. Energy Department Approves Venture Global CP2 LNG Export Project

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The U.S. Energy Department on March 19 authorized Venture Global’s proposals to export liquefied natural gas from its CP2 LNG project in Louisiana that had previously faced significant delays under the Biden Administration. The approval follows President Donald Trump’s energy dominance agenda, which seeks to significantly expand U.S. oil and gas production and exports. The…...

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Alaskan Crude Oil Production Forecast to Increase During 2026: EIA

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Alaskan crude oil production is forecast to rise by 16,000 barrels per day (b/d) year-on-year during 2026 to 438,000 b/d, according to a March 19 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in crude oil production in the state can be attributed to two new oil developments: the Nuna and Pikka projects…....

Maryland Enacts Law Allowing Participation in Regional Program to Cut Transportation Emissions

Court Charges Toyota’s Hino Motors With Emissions Fraud, Imposes $1.6 Billion in Penalties

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice on March 19 announced that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan accepted Hino Motors Ltd.’s guilty plea to a criminal conspiracy charge for defrauding the U.S. government and consumers, as well as illegally smuggling goods. The court ordered Hino Motors to pay…...