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HVACR distributors tell CSLB they oppose direct CEC reporting of customer lists, propose third‑party clearinghouse

A distributor trade representative asked the CSLB to reconsider support for a California Energy Commission rule that would require distributors to report contractor and sales data to the CEC, arguing it would expose confidential business information and suggesting a third‑party anonymizing clearinghouse.

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Committee informed about new DOER small clean-energy siting and permitting guidance

Chair summarized new Department of Energy Resources guidance (cited in the transcript as "CMR 20 2 25" and related sections) on siting and permitting for small clean-energy infrastructure, including definitions, health and safety standards, site suitability and a consolidated local permit application to speed reviews.

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New Anti-Energy Efficiency Bill Will Cost Consumers, Waste Energy

Washington, DC — Yesterday, Senator Mike Lee (R-AZ) introduced a bill that would roll back existing energy efficiency standards and prevent the Department of Energy from updating existing or implement

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US Offers $1.2 Billion to RWE: Because Who Needs Clean Air When You Can Cash In on Coal Nostalgia?

We just paid a German company $1.2 billion to not build wind farms. That's right—the US government found it cheaper to pay for inaction than to let renewable energy exist. Sometimes the most expensive thing a government does is nothing.

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Commissioners table Cunningham’s Nolan Hills fee‑waiver request amid questions about abatements and tax‑lot counts

Cunningham requested a partial waiver of a new $500 per‑tax‑lot fee for the Nolan Hills energy project; company representative said tax‑lot counts are near 100 (about $50,000). Commissioners expressed concern about previous tax abatements and unresolved developer/beneficiary questions and voted to table the request.

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A Nova Geografia do Petróleo e Gás: Contorno de Ormuz, Cenários do Conflito EUA-Irã e Resiliência Logística para Empresas Brasileiras - Velho General

Do fechamento de Ormuz à guerra das terras raras, a interdependência armada reconfigura as cadeias globais. A geopolítica dos dutos e a transição energética impactam os custos no Brasil, exigindo estr...

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Trump: It’s a ‘mistake’ to go against data centers

via The Hill News — President Trump touted what he said were the benefits of data centers in an interview that was published on Friday, potentially pitting himself against a number of Republicans and Democrats on the growing issue. “I saw Texas the other day sort of against data centers. I think it’s a mistake,” Trump told Punchbowl News. “I’m…

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US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects

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Economists present divergent models but agree Diablo Canyon affects local economy

Two economists presented modeling of Diablo Canyon’s continued operation: Dr. John Parsons estimated system-wide savings of roughly $7–$20 billion depending on assumptions; Dr. Roland Holst estimated about $420 million annually in county value-added and roughly 1,567 local full‑time equivalent jobs.

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Donald Trump Pays Off 5th Energy Company in Attack on Renewable Energy

Washington, D.C. — Today, energy company RWE announced a deal with the Trump administration in which the administration will pay the company $1.22 billion in exchange for the company cancelling three