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Energy Secretary Stunned by Trump’s “Secret Mission” in Iran War

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright was caught off guard Wednesday when he learned about President Trump’s statements earlier in the day about inflation and a “secret mission” on oil amid the war in Iran.

Democratic Representative Emilia Sykes grilled Wright during his testimony before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, asking him if he loves inflation. Dumbfounded, Wright said…

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“Bullsh*t!”: Energy Secretary Crashes Out Over Attack on Blue States

A House committee hearing exploded into bluster and blunder Wednesday after Energy Secretary Chris Wright was called out for singularly defunding clean energy projects in blue states.

Wright appeared before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology to discuss oil shocks from the Iran war—but one particular exchange with Representative Gabe Amo put a spotlight on the unconstitutional…

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Trump Administration Emergency Order to Keep Florida Coal Plant Running

Under a Trump administration emergency order, a Florida coal-fired power plant will continue operating. The facility had been scheduled for retirement in 2025 as part of an Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) plan to transition to renewable energy sources such as solar, with the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. OUC is the second-largest […]

Trump Funds Two New Coal Plants and Extends Another Dozen, Citing ‘Energy Dominance’

Thursday’s flurry of coal news from energy officials included $425 million to extend the life of 12 coal plants in several states, such as $50 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the Wheeling Power Company’s plans to “modernize” the Mitchell Plant in Moundsville, West Virginia. “This was not necessarily a surprise. But […]

Trump Administration Doubles Down on Coal Power in North Carolina

Duke Energy could receive $28.4 million in taxpayer money to upgrade two coal-fired power units in Person County, North Carolina, where residents are already contending with the construction of new natural gas plants, a pipeline and a proposed Microsoft data center. The Roxboro plant in Person County is one of 13 projects nationwide expected to […]

DOE Restarts Home Efficiency Rebates, and Electrification Is the Biggest Loser

Federal energy efficiency rebate programs will no longer cover a switch from fossil fuels to electricity for heating, according to long-awaited guidance from the Department of Energy. The department published an update on how it will implement consumer programs with $8.8 billion in funding. The new provisions include eliminating use of diversity, equity and inclusion […]

Dept. of Energy Fact-Checks Gavin Newsom's Clean Energy Claim: 'FALSE'

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) shot back at California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for making a misleading claim about his state's renewable energy usage while calling the agency's secretary an "oil shill."

The post Dept. of Energy Fact-Checks Gavin Newsom’s Clean Energy Claim: ‘FALSE’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Trump Pushes ‘Peace Pipelines’ to Boost Exports of Climate-Busting LNG to Europe

In the midst of a war in Iran and skyrocketing energy prices at home, the Trump administration is pushing to boost sales of U.S. liquefied natural gas across Central and Eastern Europe. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and other U.S. officials announced this week that they had reached agreements aimed at boosting the construction of “Trump […]

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‘A Lot of Stressed Republicans’: GOP Prepares for High Gas Prices During Midterms

After Energy Secretary Chris Wright said gas prices might remain above $3 a gallon until next year, Republicans are bracing for midterm voters to have... Read More

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