Rural U.S. Falls Behind With Energy Transition
Electric cooperatives are still relying on coal for about a third of their output, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing the latest data, for 2019. Co-ops, which serve some Continue Reading
Live Covid News and Updates – The New York Times
The summer began with the promise that vaccinated Americans could largely go maskless, and travel swelled over the Fourth of July weekend to prepandemic levels. But the celebrations has turned out Continue Reading
Yet another major heat wave is brewing in the Pacific Northwest
It’s been a summer marred by record-shattering, deadly heat in the Pacific Northwest and yet another significant heat wave is on the way. Triple-digit temperatures will roast cities like Portland, Continue Reading
US Payrolls July 2021 Climbed 943,000 Topping Estimates, Unemployment Rate 5.4%
The U.S. labor market charged ahead in July with the biggest increase in employment in nearly a year, highlighting optimism about the economy’s prospects even as coronavirus concerns resurface. Payrolls Continue Reading
Texas power demand expected to hit 2021 high during heat wave next week
The Texas power grid operator on Friday forecast demand next week would reach its highest so far this year as homes and businesses crank up air conditioners to bring relief Continue Reading
US gives Iraq another 120-day waiver to import Iranian power supplies
Highlights State Department expects Iraq to curb import dependence Renewal comes after Iraqi prime minister’s White House visit The US State Department has granted another sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to Continue Reading
Automakers pledge to increase U.S. electric vehicle sales
Declaring the U.S. must “move fast” to win the carmaking future, President Joe Biden on Thursday touted a commitment from the auto industry to make electric vehicles up to half Continue Reading
Biden, in a Push to Phase Out Gas Cars, Will Tighten Pollution Rules
President Biden on Thursday announced a multistep strategy aimed at rapidly shifting Americans from gasoline-powered cars and trucks toward electric vehicles — a central part of his plan to reduce Continue Reading
White House rolls out EV sales target, sets stage for new fuel economy standards
Highlights Administration to tighten tailpipe emissions rules Fuel savings seen around 200 billion gallons of gasoline Sets 50% vehicle electrification goal for sales by 2030 Receive daily email alerts, subscriber Continue Reading
US coal exports reach two-year high in June: Census
The US exported a combined total of 7.11 million mt thermal and metallurgical coal in June, the highest monthly level since June 2019, according to Census Bureau data released Aug. Continue Reading