Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) has expressed reservations about aggressively dismantling former President Joe Biden's climate initiatives, particularly the clean energy tax credits established under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
In a historic ruling with major implications for Louisiana's energy sector and environmental restoration, a jury in Plaquemines Parish on Friday ordered Chevron to pay $744 million in damages for its role in coastal wetlands destruction. The verdict is the first of 42 lawsuits filed since 2013 by coastal Louisiana parishes targeting decades of alleged environmental violations by oil and gas companies.
Colorado has ranked seventh in the nation for energy efficiency, marking the first time the state has appeared in the top 10, according to the 2025 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. The ranking evaluates states on policies and programs aimed at reducing energy costs and cutting climate pollution through energy efficiency measures.
The Arizona Senate approved Senate Bill 1309 on Wednesday, a measure designed to ensure a stable power grid and prevent blackouts like those seen in California. The bill, introduced by State Sen. Frank Carroll, R-Rio Vista, passed with a 17-12 vote, with one senator abstaining.
President Donald Trump announced that he would reverse the restrictions the Biden administration placed on incandescent light bulbs and water pressure.
