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In the realm of energy, changes and developments are afoot across the country. Here's a roundup of some of the latest news:
The Trump administration has ordered a coal plant to extend its operations, despite concerns about its environmental impact and cost efficiency. The move, criticised by many, comes as the plant is already known for its dirty and expensive nature. (Source: New from Canary - Jeff St. John)
Contrary to popular belief, US power prices are on the rise. However, it's important to note that clean energy is not the primary culprit. A chart illustrates this point, debunking the myth that clean energy is driving up power prices. (Source: New from Canary - Dan McCarthy & Ysabelle Kempe)
In Wyoming, Kairos Power has established a training center for advanced nuclear energy technology at the Kemmerer site. This move is part of the ongoing efforts to advance nuclear energy technology. (Source: Unspecified)
In California, lawmakers are working to maintain funding for the Demand Side Grid Support program. They claim this program enhances grid reliability and reduces costs. (Source: our website)
In Utah, a decision on Rocky Mountain Power's proposed high-voltage transmission line has been postponed due to resident pushback. (Source: Daily Herald)
Southern California Edison is considering implementing public safety power outages due to an approaching heatwave and high fire hazard. (Source: 4 Los Angeles)
Colorado regulators have proposed rules aimed at reducing methane emissions from landfills. (Source: Sum & Substance)
Puget Sound Energy has brought online its 248 MW Beaver Creek wind facility, a move towards compliance with state clean energy laws. (Source: Daily Montanan)
Oregon lawmakers are considering legislation that would raise gasoline taxes and establish a road usage fee for EV owners. (Source: KATU)
Most California voters support continued construction on the state's high-speed railway, but are skeptical that the entire line will be completed as planned. (Source: E&E News)
A study predicts that greenhouse gas emissions from coal mining on federal lands could decrease 86% by 2051. However, changing land-management policies could slow or stop this decline. (Source: EOS)
A New Mexico oil and gas lease auction brought in a record-high $256 million, despite increased royalty rates. (Source: NM Political Report)
In Colorado, a county and a nonprofit are collaborating to capture and destroy fugitive methane emissions from a historic coal mining area. (Source: Aspen Times)
NV Energy has requested federal regulators to allow solar and wind projects to cancel pending grid interconnections due to cuts to federal clean energy tax credits. (Sources: Utility Dive, Nevada Current)
In California, a columnist has called on Governor Gavin Newsom to push legislation to boost rooftop solar and redeem himself for his "climate failures." (Source: Los Angeles Times)
The California Energy Commission has scheduled a public meeting for a proposed 600 MW solar-plus-storage project in San Bernardino County. (Source: news release)
California advocates have expressed concern that Phillips 66 may not fulfill its responsibilities to clean up a hydrocarbon accumulation under a refinery slated for closure. (Source: Capital & Main)
The federal Bureau of Land Management has released the environmental review for Navajo Transitional Energy Company's proposed West Antelope coal mine expansion. (Source: news release)
TerraPower has broken ground on an advanced nuclear industry workforce training center near its proposed reactor site in Kemmerer, Wyoming. (Source: Oil City News)
A northwestern Colorado community has established a geothermal heated and cooled business park to spur economic development in advance of a scheduled coal plant and mine closure. (Source: Inside Climate News)
Lastly, Peak Energy's new battery is cooler than lithium-ion systems, offering a potential solution to the heat management challenges in energy storage. (Source: New from Canary - Julian Spector)
