Renewable energy advocates are sounding the alarm over a proposed legislative package, colloquially dubbed the ‘megabill,’ warning that its provisions could significantly escalate electricity costs for consumers while simultaneously dismantling crucial tax credits vital for solar and wind power initiatives. This contentious piece of legislation, currently navigating the political landscape, […]
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Opinion: Don’t pull the plug on Utah’s advanced energy boom
The burgeoning advanced energy sector in Utah represents far more than a fleeting trend; it is a fundamental pillar of economic prosperity and a critical driver of innovation within the state. To truly capitalize on this significant “boom,” policymakers and stakeholders must resist any impulse to “pull the plug” on […]
West Virginia Coal Association voices support for met coal provision in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) has publicly thrown its considerable weight behind a crucial metallurgical coal provision embedded within the ambitiously titled ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ marking a pivotal moment for the state’s dominant Coal Industry and its economic future. This endorsement signifies a critical alignment between a powerful industry […]
US And Russia Vie For Influence In Energy-Rich Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan, a strategically vital and energy-rich nation nestled in Central Asia, has recently emerged as a significant arena for intensifying geopolitical competition, attracting considerable diplomatic attention from both the United States and Russia. This surge in high-level engagements underscores a burgeoning struggle for influence within the region, with each global […]
Trump Issues Memo Streamlining Critical Mineral Funding, Permitting
In a significant move aimed at bolstering domestic resource independence and economic growth, President Donald Trump has issued a memorandum designed to drastically streamline the funding and permitting processes for critical mineral projects across the United States. This executive action centralizes control, instructing federal agencies to funnel all project applications […]
U.S. and Russia Vie for Influence in Energy-Rich Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan, an energy-rich nation nestled in Central Asia, has recently emerged as a focal point for intensified diplomatic activity, drawing significant attention from both the United States and Russia. This heightened engagement underscores a strategic geopolitical competition for influence within the region, a dynamic seemingly accelerated by the recent conflict […]