Tag: federal government
Whitmer, Nessel pan Trump admin demand for Detroit-area ballots
The letter from the Department of Justice is the latest example of the federal government taking an unusual interest in past elections in swing states….
America’s Wind Market Keeps Building Under Policy Pressure
The useful way to understand U.S. wind energy in 2026 is to start with a contradiction. In physical terms, it remains one of the largest and most important wind markets in the world. In policy terms, it has become less stable and less predictable in a short period. The dichotomy … [continued]
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Will Doug Ford cut gas taxes (again) in Ontario amid growing pump pain?
The Ford government already cut its gas tax by 5 cents last year, but that was before the world was facing a looming energy supply shock.
Ownership disputes, aging design add to Cheboygan dam’s failure threat
Federal officials have repeatedly told the owner of a nonfunctioning hydro plant connected to the dam to bring it back online, but the company has not done so. Now, state officials are scrambling to restart the plant in hopes of staving off dam failure.
France Moved First, But Markets Everywhere Are Signaling Electrification
France has made the first national push for increased electrification tied to the Strait of Hormuz-related energy crisis. Reuters reported that Paris will raise annual state support for electrification from €5.5 billion to €10 billion through 2030, while Le Monde summarized the package as including a ban on gas heating … [continued]
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