Senate reaches deal on bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.Baltimore Sun6d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyenergy permitting bill deal
A new California law will ban watering decorative grass, even in non-drought years, starting Jan. 1Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the new state law in 2023 as California was emerging from a harsh three-year drought. Starting on Jan. 1, it will be illegal for local and regional government agencies across the state — including schools, cities, counties, courthouses, fire stations and libraries — to irrigate decorative grass with potable water whether or not…Baltimore Sun14d agoWhole story →PlanetGavin Newsomcalifornia water conservation law
Bill Gates pushes for 'smart use' of AI as foundation builds language dataThe Gates Foundation is convening Anthropic, Google, OpenAI Foundation and dozens of other organizations to help make AI more accessible in underrepresented languages.Baltimore Sun15d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanet
Judge rules EPA illegally terminated $7 billion solar programA federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration illegally terminated a $7 billion Solar for All program intended to make solar power accessible to more than 900,000 lower-income Americans.Baltimore Sun18d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomyepa solar program ruling
House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costsThe bill passed by a vote of 417-3.Baltimore Sun20d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetai data center bill passage
Energy giants seeking to merge say they’ll extend Virginia residents’ bill credits and add jobsThe proposal has been met by skepticism from Virginia's Democratic governor and legislative leaders.Baltimore Sun22d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetvirginia energy merger proposal
Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant openA federal court is declaring that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fired power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year.Baltimore Sun25d agoWhole story →Planetcourt ruling on coal plant order
National Guard deploys as flash floods inundate West VirginiaTorrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding. Gov. Patrick Morrisey sent National Guard members to hard-hit areas.Baltimore Sun3mo agoWhole story →JusticePlanetPatrick Morriseywest virginia flash floods
