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Louisiana utility commission OKs major donor’s plan to buy Entergy gas system
A Bernhard Capital Partners subsidiary — new to the natural gas business — is buying gas systems in Louisiana, Mississippi and New Mexico
Inflation Reduction Act
A new tally shows the overwhelming number of jobs and projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act go to conservative states that back Trump
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The project in Wallace was at the center of a local fight to preserve surrounding area’s historic treasures from further industrial development
Inflation Reduction Act
As the federal government pours billions into hydrogen production to lower greenhouse gas emissions, critics worry water shortages in the Southwest could worsen
The oil and gas company-owned Richmond Standard tells mostly positive stories about the major industry that dominates this California city and its skyline.
US energy use has been flat. But new industries are forcing a boost in utility forecasts for demand, potentially harming efforts to cut emissions.
A Floodlight analysis finds a historic surge in power company fraud and corruption. The lies and bribes cost consumers — and threaten the planet.
A Floodlight investigation found Alabama Power runs a news service and its foundation bought a Black newspaper. Neither publishes critical stories about the utility.
Floodlight investigates the powers stalling climate action. We partner with other newsrooms and share our stories for free.
Some critics say the projects are costly ‘experiments’ that will do little to cut greenhouse gases.
The U.S. Forest Service said ‘no’ when CapturePoint asked to put carbon capture projects under national forests. The agency is now reconsidering.
A report due in February still hasn’t been submitted after a series of public meetings; leaders of the carbon capture and sequestration study are mum
The energy transition is driving demand for batteries; funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal programs is helping to fill it.
The lawsuit alleging mismanagement and lies is the latest legal action by shareholders against Florida Power & Light’s parent company
Under a new state law, residents will no longer be protected from homeowners’ policy cancellations, higher deductibles or big rate increases.
Satellite analysis looked at credits sold by Finite Carbon, which runs some of North America’s largest offsetting projects
Citing air modeling and new federal soot standards, advocates want environmental regulators to block the proposed 2,400-acre project.
The Inflation Reduction Act is offering millions to farmers to reduce the harmful greenhouse gas. Critics warn it encourages bigger farms.
Whether the Louisiana project is built may hinge on federal study of climate and economic impact of the burgeoning liquefied natural gas industry
Residents of color are pushing the U.S. Department of Justice to block expansion of industrial development in their communities.
Solar developers are going head-to-head with fossil fuel-backed opposition groups and renewable bans in Ohio