Energy
3 Baltic states disconnect from the Soviet-era grid to merge with the European energy system
The flow of electricity between the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Russia was officially severed Saturday morning after officials switched off the Soviet-era grid’s transmission lines and prepared to join the rest of Europe on Sunday.
Utility says its equipment likely started a small blaze that erupted during January’s L.A. firestorm
A California utility said Thursday that its equipment likely sparked a wildfire in Los Angeles that broke out the same day as two massive blazes in the area killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
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Montgomery County residents are challenging state energy emission regulations they say conflict with federal law and impose unfair cost burdens on businesses and residents.
California agency disputes Trump’s claim the military ‘turned on’ water
California officials are disputing President Trump's claim that the military entered the state to "turn on" water supplies that flow south toward Los Angeles.
California Democrats seek to allow ‘climate disaster’ victims to sue oil-and-gas industry
The devastating Los Angeles wildfires have been blamed on factors ranging from high winds to overgrown brush to budget cuts, but Democratic legislators are pointing the finger at another culprit: the oil-and-gas industry.
California considers letting wildfire victims sue oil companies for damages
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Trump pumps coal as answer to AI power needs but any boost could be short-lived
President Donald Trump's promise to go all in on fossil fuels includes praise for coal, a reliable but polluting energy source that's long been in decline.
Hungary wants the EU to intervene in a gas dispute with Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday said he wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute his country has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc's upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia.
Trump talks oil prices, tariffs, and war in remarks to World Economic Forum
President Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum virtually Thursday and detailed his plans for the U.S. and the role other countries can play.
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With Trump pivot back to pro-oil and gas policies, one renewable energy finds favor
As promised, President Donald Trump began reversing the country's energy policies his first day in office with a spate of orders largely favoring oil, gas and coal. But there is one renewable energy that did find favor: geothermal.
