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Daily on Energy, presented by API: It looks like liberals won on Biden personnel
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GOP group claims its carbon tax is better for the economy than climate mandates
A Republican-backed group pushing for Congress to pass a carbon tax is out with a new study Friday showing it would achieve the same level of emissions reductions as a regulatory approach while producing better economic outcomes.
Automakers embrace electric cars as they prepare for policy U-turn under Biden
The next administration will have a fight over the pace of the change.Biden chooses Deb Haaland as interior secretary to help curb emissions on federal land
President-elect Joe Biden has picked Democratic Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico, a liberal favorite, to lead the Interior Department, the agency charged with overseeing the nation’s vast public lands.Biden picks North Carolina environment chief Michael Regan to lead EPA, filling critical post for his climate agenda: Reports
December 17, 2020 12:53 PM Daily on Energy, presented by API: Eight oil majors commit to more detailed emissions reporting
December 17, 2020 12:29 PM Trump administration gives $30M to diversify bet on nuclear breakthrough
December 16, 2020 02:30 PM Daily on Energy, presented by API: Granholm pick suggests Biden focus on electric vehicles
December 16, 2020 12:08 PM US oil lobby launches program to reduce emissions from flaring of natural gas
The largest United States oil lobbying group is launching a program encouraging companies to curb flaring, the practice of intentionally burning natural gas, which has become a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
Biden picks former Michigan Gov. Granholm as secretary of energy
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm to be his energy secretary.
Energy Department loosens showerhead standards after Trump complains of weak water pressure
The Trump Energy Department, on its way out the door, is loosening energy and water conservation requirements for a number of appliances, responding to a concern that has been of particular interest to President Trump.Daily on Energy, presented by API: The latest on the clean energy deal
Subscribe today to the Washington Examiner magazine and get Washington Briefing: politics and policy stories that will keep you up to date with what's going on in Washington. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Just $1.00 an issue!Here's the other global climate deal Joe Biden plans to implement in his first days
December 15, 2020 06:29 AM Exclusive: Congress reaches compromise on clean energy deal to be attached to government funding bill
December 14, 2020 04:12 PM Daily on Energy, presented by API: Breaking down Exxon’s new emissions promises
December 14, 2020 12:09 PM Oil giant Exxon commits to emissions reductions in line with Paris Agreement
December 14, 2020 10:13 AM US leads in emissions reductions — what that means for Biden’s climate agenda
The United States has led the world in reductions of greenhouse gas emissions since 2005, mostly through private-sector innovation and market forces.