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Washington AG Leads Legal Challenge Against Trump’s Energy Emergency

SEATTLE - In a significant legal move, Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has spearheaded a coalition of 15 states in filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's executive order declaring a national energy emergency. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Seattle on May 9, 2025, challenges the legality of the emergency declaration, which aims to expedite permitting processes for fossil fuel projects by bypassing key environmental reviews.

Background of the Energy Emergency Declaration

President Trump's executive order, issued on January 20, 2025, asserts that the United States faces an inadequate and unreliable energy grid, particularly affecting the Northeast…

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Brenmiller Energy and New York Power Authority Showcase Thermal Storage Success

NEW YORK - Brenmiller Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: BNRG), in collaboration with the New York Power Authority (NYPA), has successfully deployed…

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Miami Valley Expands EV Infrastructure with 24 New Chargers

MIAMI - The Miami Valley region in Ohio is accelerating its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) with the installation of…

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California’s Solar Power Cost Shift: A Misguided Policy Threatening Energy Equity

CALIFORNIA - California is grappling with soaring electricity rates, with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) rates more than double the…

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Pacific Northwest's Renewable Energy Goals Hindered

WASHINGTON DC - Oregon and Washington have set ambitious targets to decarbonize their power sectors, aiming for 100% clean electricity…

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Omnidian Acquires Australia's Solar Service Guys to Expand Global Reach

SEATTLE - In a strategic move aimed at boosting its presence in the global renewable energy market, Seattle-based Omnidian has…

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Trump's Oil Policies Spark Shift in Wall Street's Energy Strategy

NEW YORK - The global energy finance sector, worth a staggering $1.4 trillion, is undergoing a significant transformation, largely due…

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EV Fires Raise Health Concerns for Firefighters

MIAMI - As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, the risks posed by EV fires to firefighters are becoming an…

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Energy Vault Secures $28M for California Green Hydrogen Microgrid

CALIFORNIA - Energy Vault, a prominent energy storage and technology company, recently secured US$28 million in project financing for its…

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Ford's Washington Meeting: Energy Tariffs and Trade Tensions with U.S

WASHINGTON DC - Ontario Premier Doug Ford's recent high-stakes diplomatic trip to Washington, D.C., underscores the delicate trade tensions between…

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Seattle Apartment Fire Caused by Overheated Power Strip

Seattle Apartment Fire Caused by Overheated Power Strip

SEATTLE - An early-morning fire in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood severely damaged a three-story apartment building, displacing one resident. The…

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The Collapse of Electric Airplane Startup Eviation

The Collapse of Electric Airplane Startup Eviation

NEW YORK - The electric aviation industry was poised to revolutionize the skies, with startups like Eviation Aircraft leading the…

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FPL Proposes Significant Rate Hikes Over Four Years

FPL Proposes Significant Rate Hikes Over Four Years

MIAMI - Florida Power & Light (FPL), the state's largest utility provider, has submitted a proposal to the Florida Public…

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