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energyenvironment2 years ago

"Voters to Decide Fate of Texas' Troubled Power Grid"

Texas will vote on Proposition 7, a constitutional amendment that would allocate $10 billion to upgrade or build new natural gas power plants to support the state's unreliable power grid. The proposition excludes renewable energy sources and has faced opposition from environmental groups who argue that fossil fuel infrastructure was to blame for previous power outages. Critics argue that investing in energy efficiency and batteries would be a better use of funds and that the proposition could hinder the progress of renewable energy in the state.

via Gizmodo|
#energyenvironment#fossil-fuel-subsidies#natural-gas
energyenvironment2 years ago

Iowa's CO2 Pipeline Project Cancelled by Navigator

Navigator Heartland Greenway has announced the cancellation of its proposed carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline through Iowa, citing the unpredictable regulatory and approval process in Iowa and South Dakota. The 1,300-mile pipeline would have transported CO2 from ethanol plants in multiple states for underground sequestration in central Illinois. The decision comes after South Dakota denied Navigator's permit application, and amidst opposition from landowners and environmental groups. Another CO2 pipeline project by Summit Carbon Solutions is also facing regulatory challenges, while a third proposed pipeline by Wolf Carbon Solutions has not applied for eminent domain.

via The Gazette|
#carbon-capture-and-sequestration#co2-pipeline#energyenvironment
energyenvironment2 years ago

"Feds Approve Pacific Northwest Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion Despite Environmentalist Protests"

Federal regulators have approved the expansion of the Gas Transmission Northwest pipeline, known as GTN Xpress, in the Pacific Northwest, despite protests from environmental groups and West Coast officials. The project aims to increase the pipeline's capacity by 150 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. Environmentalists argue that the expansion goes against the region's climate change plans and poses a wildfire risk. The pipeline belongs to TC Energy, the same company behind the abandoned Keystone XL pipeline. Critics have expressed concerns about TC Energy's safety record. The decision has been condemned by Democratic governors and attorneys general from Washington and California, as well as Democratic U.S. Senators from Washington and Oregon. The project is seen as incompatible with the states' climate laws and is expected to result in significant greenhouse gas emissions.

via KTVZ|
#climate-change#energyenvironment#environmental-protests
energyenvironment2 years ago

Lawsuits Mount Against Biden Administration and Offshore Wind Projects

Cape May County, New Jersey, and a coalition of stakeholders have filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden administration, challenging the approval of the Ocean Wind 1 offshore wind project. The lawsuit argues that the federal government neglected its duty to protect the environment and colluded with "Big Wind interests." Plaintiffs claim that the approval process was flawed and failed to consider the economic and environmental harm the project may cause. They are seeking a hold on permits and a review of the processes. The Biden administration aims to approve 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, but local opposition and concerns about the project's impact on tourism and marine wildlife persist.

via Fox News|
#biden-administration#cape-may-county#energyenvironment
energyenvironment2 years ago

"Biden's Offshore Oil Leases: Balancing Energy Expansion and Environmental Concerns"

The Biden administration has approved a plan for just three offshore oil and gas lease sales through 2029, the smallest in history, in an effort to comply with divided Congress and address climate concerns. The plan aims to support the offshore wind industry while limiting fossil fuel production and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The decision reflects the challenges faced by President Biden in balancing his climate agenda with the need for domestic energy supply. Environmental groups criticized the decision, while the oil industry argued it was too restrictive. The plan delays new oil lease sales until 2025 and focuses solely on the Gulf of Mexico.

via The Washington Post|
#biden-administration#climate-change#energyenvironment
energyenvironment2 years ago

Hawaiian Electric's Neglect of Wildfire Safety Raises Concerns Amid Renewable Energy Focus

Hawaiian Electric, Hawaii's largest electricity supplier, prioritized its pursuit of renewable energy over wildfire prevention, spending only $245,000 on wildfire-specific projects between 2019 and 2022. The utility company focused on converting to renewables after a spike in oil prices in 2008 and a state mandate to derive 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2045. However, this focus may have come at the cost of fire mitigation, as the company is now facing scrutiny for not shutting down power lines during high winds that contributed to devastating wildfires in Maui. Proposed class action lawsuits have been filed against Hawaiian Electric, alleging negligence in maintaining the grid and failure to prevent the fires.

via Daily Mail|
#energyenvironment#hawaiian-electric#maui-wildfires
energyenvironment2 years ago

"California's Oil Battle: Dueling Measures and a New Czar Ignite Controversy"

The battle over California's oil industry is intensifying as climate change impacts worsen. California's first oil czar will take office in August, and oil companies will have to provide data on their profit margins to the state, potentially facing penalties for price gouging. Several bills aimed at increasing transparency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions have been proposed but face mixed results. Regulators plan to plug nearly 400 orphan wells, but environmental groups are concerned about the cost falling on taxpayers. A ballot measure to overturn a ban on drilling near homes has qualified for the 2024 election, while environmental groups have filed a counter-initiative to reinstate the ban. Oil interests are expected to spend record amounts to influence energy and climate policy in the state.

via OCRegister|
#california#energyenvironment#environmental-groups
energyenvironment2 years ago

The Pros and Cons of Carbon Capture Technology: Debating its Role in Clean Energy's Future

Congress has allocated billions of dollars in subsidies to promote the expansion of carbon capture technology, which aims to prevent CO2 emissions from fossil fuel-burning plants by capturing and storing them underground. However, critics argue that carbon capture is a costly distraction and that investing in renewable energy projects would be more effective in reducing emissions. The Petra Nova coal-fired power plant, the only commercial plant in the US to use carbon capture, faced technical issues and high costs before being mothballed. Some experts believe that direct air capture, which extracts CO2 from the atmosphere, could play a role in combating climate change, but current facilities can only remove a fraction of annual CO2 emissions.

via Yahoo News|
#carbon-capture-technology#climate-change#direct-air-capture