Tag #Energy Policy

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Republicans Plan Budget Reconciliation Packages to Modernize Environmental Permitting and Boost Energy Production

The Republican party plans to introduce at least one, and possibly two, budget reconciliation packages in the upcoming Congress to modernize environmental permitting, improve government efficiency, and increase energy production by implementing user fees for expedited permitting reviews, setting min...

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Coalition's Nuclear Plan to Increase Australian CO2 Emissions by 1.7 Billion Tonnes

Analysis shows Australia's Coalition party's nuclear-focused energy plan would generate 1.7 billion extra tonnes of CO2 by 2050 compared to Labor's renewable energy plan, primarily due to slower coal plant closures and less electrification, jeopardizing Australia's climate commitments.

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Irkutsk Introduces Reduced Electricity Tariffs for Electrically Heated Homes in 2025

The Irkutsk region government implemented a reduced electricity tariff of 0.7 for city households with electric heating, starting January 1, 2025, increasing maximum consumption limits beyond federal mandates to 7020 and 10800 kWh for first and second tiers, respectively.

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smh.com.au
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Dutton's \$Tens of Billions Nuclear Plan Contradicts Coalition's Free Market Stance

On Friday the 13th, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced a plan to spend tens of billions of dollars on nuclear energy, halting \$40 billion in private renewable energy investment, despite lacking evidence it will lower power bills; this contradicts the Coalition's traditional free-market stance...

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theguardian.com
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Coalition's \$331bn Nuclear Plan Sparks Energy Debate

The Coalition's \$331 billion nuclear energy plan, which includes maintaining coal and gas plants alongside wind and solar, is \$263 billion cheaper than Labor's renewable plan, according to Coalition modelling, but faces criticism for its methodology and cost discrepancies from the CSIRO.

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Alaskan Officials Condemn Biden Administration's ANWR Lease Sale

Multiple top Alaskan officials are condemning the Biden administration's handling of the final congressionally mandated lease sale of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge land for fossil fuel exploration, accusing it of bad faith and prioritizing outside environmental interests over local communities.

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Resignations Trigger Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Climate Foundation Restructuring

Following the resignations of Werner Kuhn and Katja Enderlein, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Climate Protection Foundation, established to support Nord Stream 2 but now under scrutiny, prepares for a restructuring with a potential new board comprising Christoph Morgen and Detlef Kurreck, while €13 mill...

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German Gas Prices Fluctuate, 2024 Third Most Expensive Year

German gas prices see daily fluctuations, hitting lows between 7 PM and 10 PM; 2024 was the third most expensive year for fuel, with current prices at €1.65/liter for Super E10 and €1.59/liter for diesel, despite lower oil prices since mid-year; obstacles remain to reduce CO2 emissions.

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Energy Lobbying Weakens Spain's Electricity Tax

Spain's energy companies are successfully lobbying against a tax on electricity generation, leveraging a lack of government majority in parliament to form an unlikely alliance between the PP, PNV, and Junts, potentially jeopardizing \u20ac7.2 billion in EU funds.

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smh.com.au
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Dutton's Net-Zero Plan: \$263B Savings, Nuclear Focus, and Global Contradictions

Peter Dutton's Coalition unveiled a net-zero emissions plan by 2050, projecting \$263 billion in savings compared to the government's plan, primarily through faster, cheaper nuclear power and lower projected electricity demand, but this clashes with global trends towards renewables.

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Biden Administration Urges Supreme Court to Reject Appeals Blocking Climate Change Lawsuits

The Biden administration is urging the Supreme Court to reject oil companies' and Republican states' appeals to block climate change lawsuits, arguing the appeals lack merit and interfere with state authority to address public deception about climate change dangers.

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"Söder's Plan for Czech Nuclear Power Faces Strong Opposition"

"Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder's plan to secure preferential access to Czech nuclear power for Bavaria faces strong opposition from energy expert Felix Matthes, who deems it unfeasible due to technical, market, and legal obstacles within the EU's energy market, while Söder hopes to improv...

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