Wind Farms Blamed for Dead Whales

New Jersey Republicans opposed to the state’s offshore wind turbines asked that construction on the projects be halted for up to 60 days to see if it will reduce the number of whales that have been washing up dead on east coast beaches. More than 30 dead whales have been found along East Coast beaches in recent … Continued

Energy Co. Proposes Income Based Rate System

Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric and San Diego Gas & Electric filed a proposal on Thursday that would install a fixed-rate electric bill system for those under the three largest power companies in the state. As part of AB 205, which was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in June of last year, the proposal … Continued

Willow Project to Move Ahead

Alaska lawmakers praised a decision by a federal judge not to award a preliminary injunction that would have stopped a drilling project on Alaska’s North Slope. Environmental groups asked for an injunction to stop what is known as the Willow Project after it was approved by the Biden administration last month. The approval allows ConocoPhillips to drill … Continued

FEMA does not know how much it will cost to stabilize the island’s power grid

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) does not have an estimate of the cost of putting the stabilization plan for the electricity grid into effect, and emphasized that the figure will be known as purchases and the contracts. To stabilize the island’s electrical system, FEMA, together with the government of Puerto Rico and various federal agencies, will locate … Continued

Massive Power Outages Across Bay Area after California’s Grid Operator Declares Emergency Amid Soaring Temps

Thousands of customers across the Bay Area were without power Monday afternoon amid a blistering heat wave. California’s grid operator on Monday declared an energy emergency amid soaring temps. Californians were strongly urged to use less energy today between 5pm to 9pm to avoid rotating blackouts. People were urged to turn off appliances, turn up their thermostats … Continued

Gov. Whitmer Frees Up Gas Supply in Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has taken measures to mitigate the temporary shutdown of BP’s Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery due to a fire that is expected to impact Michigan. According to a news release from the governor’s office, Whitmer is hoping to secure fuel supplies for motorists by suspending guidelines on motor vehicle hours-of-service rules. “The Michigan Public Service … Continued

California Extends Flex Alert Amid Sweltering Heatwave, Urges People Not to Charge Electric Vehicles During Peak Hours to Avoid Power Outages

The California Independent System Operator extended a Flex Alert into the weekend amid a sweltering heatwave in an effort to avoid rolling blackouts. Earlier this week, just days after passing a law banning new sales of gasoline powered cars by 2035, California urged residents to avoid charging their electric vehicles during peak hours to avoid power outages. … Continued

Washington Will Ban Gas Cars, Copying California

Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington announced Wednesday that his state would be following California’s lead in banning the purchase of all gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Inslee touted California’s new rule, which was approved on Thursday, and stated that Washington was ready to adopt the rule to prohibit the sale of new gas-powered cars by … Continued

Toyota Executive Calls Market for Electric Vehicles Not Mature Enough, Georgia Has Almost 4,000 Charging Stations

The United States, including Georgia, isn’t ready to fully adopt electric vehicles (EVs), and hybrids continue to be a better alternative for the near term, a high-ranking Toyota executive told the  Wall Street Journal. High EV prices and a small charging infrastructure are holding the market back, Jack Hollis, executive vice president of sales at Toyota … Continued

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