The California Energy Commission announced that it issued an administrative investigative subpoena to Golden State Wind LLC, seeking information related to the company's agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior to abandon its offshore wind lease.
The Trump administration secured an agreement with energy company TotalEnergies to redirect nearly $1 billion from wind projects and instead invest in oil and natural gas.
The Trump administration paused the creation of offshore wind projects after the Pentagon said the turbines could affect radar systems used by the military.
California is facing major roadblocks in approving solar and wind projects, even under a 2022 law designed to speed up the process. The measure promised developers faster approvals within 270 days, but in practice, renewable projects remain bogged down by bureaucracy and local opposition.
The Trump administration has officially ended preferential treatment for wind and solar energy, a move welcomed by energy experts and aligned with the President’s “American Energy Dominance” agenda. The Department of the Interior announced Thursday that subsidies and regulatory favoritism for wind and solar projects will be revoked, citing the need for grid reliability, energy security, and taxpayer accountability.
The U.K. and Ireland are preparing for the arrival of Storm Éowyn, one of the most severe storms in recent decades. Forecasters have issued rare red warnings for wind, indicating a "danger to life" as gusts are expected to reach up to 100 mph (161 kph). The storm is set to make landfall on Ireland's west coast early Friday before sweeping northeast to Scotland and affecting much of the U.K.
State officials have issued urgent warnings as south Louisiana braces for potentially record-breaking snowfall and extended sub-freezing temperatures. Residents may need to shelter in place for at least two days until conditions improve.
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign more than 200 executive orders on Inauguration Day. The actions target border security, energy, DEI, and more.
New York City residents are preparing for a significant winter storm, with a "polar vortex" expected to bring freezing temperatures and up to six inches of snow starting Sunday, according to meteorologists.
