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Democratic Prosecutors Subpoena Oil Industry for Decades of Private Communications With Industry and Conservative Groups: Dark Money Fuels New War on OilDemocratic prosecutors in Hawaii filed an unexpected subpoena over the summer against the American Petroleum Institute (API), the nation's largest oil industry trade group, demanding a trove of climate change-related documents and correspondence with 225 entities, including media outlets, academic institutions, conservative advocacy groups, business…

Washington Free Beacon22h agoWhole story →

Data Centers Could Sink Republicans in November Midterm ElectionsRepublicans are confronting a political liability over data centers as voter concerns about rising electricity bills intensify ahead of the November midterm elections, according to party strategists. [1] Senate Democrats blocked legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) that would have required states and some utilities to consider a standard…

Natural News2d agoWhole story →

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Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate racePresident Donald Trump is defending data centers powering AI projects during a campaign rally in Ohio. He insists they benefit local communities and warns against losing them to China. The topic is contentious, especially in Ohio's Senate race. Republican Sen. Jon Husted faces criticism for supporting data centers, which some blame for high energy costs.…

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Newsom signs bill to advance nuclear fusion technologyCalifornia Gov. Newsom signed a bill at the deadline for him to act on legislation that incorporates nuclear fusion into the state’s future energy plans, one

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Senate's top party leaders point fingers after data center bill failsThe Ratepayer Protection Act, which passed with the support of all but three House votes, fell short in the face of obstruction by Senate Democrats.

Baltimore News4d agoWhole story →

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Daily on Energy: A BAAJA Blast for data centersThe lengthy permitting bill released by the Senate yesterday includes what could be the first federal regulations for data centers.

Washington Examiner5d agoWhole story →

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What Newsom signed and vetoedSee how California bills signed or vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026 affect electricity costs, housing, immigration, insurance and AI in the Bay Area.

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House committee backs bill sparing communities from ‘fake’ data center proposalsMore than a hundred data center proposals have popped up like mushrooms on the Pennsylvania map, and a House committee on Wednesday attempted to validate the “real” ones by backing a plan to weed out many others believed to be speculative grabs for money. The House Energy Committee approved a

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review5d agoWhole story →

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As special energy auction threatens higher prices, lawmakers do nothing to protect Ohioans from data centersThe clock is ticking for Ohio lawmakers to protect regular electric customers from higher bills tied to the data center boom.

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Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting 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. Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, chair of the…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →

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Chuck Schumer Orders Democrats to Block Bill That Aims to Force Data Centers to Cover Increased Energy CostsSenate Democrats are working to short-circuit a bill aimed at protecting consumers from the costs of data centers.

The Gateway Pundit5d agoWhole story →

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Senate Democrats block data center bill, calling it 'toothless'Sept. 30 (UPI) -- Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked a bill that would have made states consider adopting ways to make data center

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Dems deny GOP a midterm win by blocking Husted data center billThe Ratepayer Protection Act, a bill meant to shield consumers from energy costs tied to data centers, fell short in the Senate.

Washington Examiner6d agoWhole story →

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WATCH LIVE: Data center bill falls short as Senate holds final votes before the midtermsA bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy costs failed to advance in the Senate on Wednesday, falling victim to an election-year clash on how best to address a growing concern.

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Dems kill Republican's chances of lowering Americans' electricity bills in key election flashpointSenate Democrats blocked the Ratepayer Protection Act, a bill aimed at making AI data centers bear rising electricity costs that Jon Husted championed.

NewsBreak6d agoWhole story →

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PACE Loan Industry Gets Rough Questions Over Biden-Era CFPB RuleA Biden-era Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule applying mortgage-like disclosure requirements to state-backed energy efficiency loans appeared safe after a federal appeals court appeared skeptical of industry arguments seeking to overturn it.

Bloomberg Tax News6d agoWhole story →

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How Data Centers Can Be Bad for the Environment: What To KnowAI is driving a wave of massive new data centers across the U.S., raising concerns among communities and environmental groups.

Newsweek6d agoWhole story →

Pritzker wants Illinois legislature to pass data center billGov. JB Pritzker said he isn’t pursuing a moratorium on new data centers in Illinois and said he would rather see lawmakers pass regulations on the facilities after the November election.

Chicago Tribune11d agoWhole story →

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US to give PPL up to $71.5 million to boost grid, avoid AI blackoutsPPL was selected by the Department of Energy to receive up to $71.5 million in federal funding to modernize a major transmission line.

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Michigan bill would stop lawmakers from taking jobs that receive Utility Consumer Participation Board grantsA new bill would stop legislators from accepting employment with an organization that receives grants from the utility board for at least two years after leaving their legislative office.

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