Is Congress on the right track with its proposed EV tax?A bipartisan bill in Congress could add a new tax for electric vehicles just as there is a renewed push to move away from gas-powered cars. The proposed EV fee would start at $130 annually and is considered an attempt to make sure all drivers pay their fair share. The federal government collects 18.4 cents per gallon on every U.S. gasoline purchase to…Hartford Courant5d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetev tax proposal
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.Hartford Courant8d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetenergy permitting bill deal
House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costsThe bill passed by a vote of 417-3.Hartford Courant22d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyai data center bill passage
Fed Chairman Warsh faces pressure to ‘put up or shut up’ after hot CPI reportFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh faces intense pressure to raise interest rates at next week’s policy meeting after a highly anticipated inflation report showed U.S. consumer prices marched higher last month. Underlying inflation rose more than expected in August, as the core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy costs, increased 0.3%…Hartford Courant26d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyfed rate hike decision
