Oil gas: The U.S. Supreme Court denied the oil and gas industry’s request. Consider lower court rulings banning hydraulic fracturing A fracking ban is maintained in federal waters off California. (The Hill)
again:
• Navajo leaders criticize Biden administration ban oil and gas leasing He claimed it could affect tribal mineral rights around New Mexico’s Chaco Culture National Historical Park. (KNAU)
• Indigenous peoples and environmentalists applaud the Biden administration’s ban on oil and gas leasing around Chaco, but say it needs to be done. Expand across the region. (E&E News)
• california finish Removal and cleaning of piers in oil shore zone on the state beach. (KSBY)
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climate:
• The Montana Department of Justice asks the Supreme Court to: a. Stop youth environmental lawsuits and take the lead Over the state’s fossil-fuel friendly policies due to start next week. (Daily Montanan)
• Supporters in Alaska have criticized Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s “all-in” plan to develop clean energy while increasing oil and gas production, stating: ignoring the devastating effects of climate change. (KTOO)
battery: Panasonic and Tesla Expand production of electric vehicle batteries Meet surging demand at our jointly operated Gigafactory in Nevada. (Nihon Keizai Shimbun)
utility: The Nevada legislature passes legislation aimed at providing reliability and price stability to NV Energy customers. Increased planning requirements and regulatory oversight. (Nevada Current)
Sun:
• The developer plans to Introduce 80MW photovoltaic power generation equipment It took place online this month in Montana, doubling the state’s commercial solar capacity. (Claim publication)
• Arizona county leaders Postpone three utility-scale solar projects Proposed federal land in the western part of the state due to concerns about potential impacts on wildlife, water use, recreation, and grazing. (Mojave Valley Daily News)
Wind: City of Los Angeles Public Utilities Extend Agreement Purchasing Power from Wind Farms in Washington State Via the California Public Power Authority. (City News Service)
hydrogen:
• A California start-up is working to develop: Removes carbon dioxide from air and seawater At the same time, it produces hydrogen fuel as a by-product. (The Verge)
• Washington state officials scramble to win federal funding Establishing regional hydrogen production bases It will produce fuel for heavy industry, shipping and the aviation sector. (Washington state standard)
grid:
• Idaho Regulator Seeks Public Comment on Proposal High voltage, 300 miles of Boardman-Hemingway transmission lines. (Idaho Press)
• Members of the Western Energy Imbalance Market Resulted in $419 million in economic benefits In the first quarter of 2023, cumulative profits since the market unfolded will reach $3.8 billion. (RTO Insider, Subscription)
Commentary:
• Colorado advocates call on regulators to: Strengthen pollution standards for oil and gas facilities And it requires direct emissions monitoring rather than the industry regulating itself. (Colorado Newsline)
• California Editorial Board Urges Policymakers to Seek Drastic Actions to Ensure the Health of the Oil and Gas Industry plug the well and clean the facility before abandoning the nation. (Los Angeles Times)
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