Trump faces lawsuit over rescinding auto emissions regulations in California

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In energy news across the nation, various projects and policies are underway, with some facing opposition and others receiving support. Here's a roundup of the latest developments.

Wyoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale Falls Short

A federal oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming has generated $7.7 million, a figure that an industry insider has deemed as "peanuts" compared to revenues under previous administrations (Cowboy State Daily).

Meta Supports Geothermal Project in New Mexico

Meta has agreed to support XGS Energy's proposed 150 MW enhanced geothermal project in New Mexico and purchase power from the facility for its data centers (Data Center Dynamics).

Oregon Lawmakers Debate Carbon Market Revenues

Oregon lawmakers are currently debating the allocation of potential revenues from a third statewide carbon market. Some favour highways, while others support other projects (E&E News).

Geothermal Project at Augustine Volcano Unendorsed

There are no available search results indicating specific persons or institutions endorsing the construction of a geothermal power plant at the Augustine Volcano in Alaska (Think Geoenergy).

GeoAlaska Begins Drilling at Active Stratovolcano

GeoAlaska plans to begin geothermal drilling this year in an active stratovolcano on Augustine Island in Alaska (Think Geoenergy).

Alaska Youth File Lawsuit Against LNG Project

Alaska youth advocates have filed a lawsuit against a proposed liquefied natural gas pipeline and export project, claiming it violates their constitutional right to a livable climate (E&E News).

Montana Biofuel Refinery Granted Tax Exemption

A Montana agency has granted a tax exemption on $67.4 million worth of equipment at Calumet's biofuel refinery in Great Falls following an appeal by the company (Montana Free Press).

Senator Heinrich Defends Clean Energy Tax Credits

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is working to defend federal clean energy tax credits against Trump administration and GOP attacks (our website).

Republicans Threaten Clean Energy Projects with Tax Credit Cuts

Republicans' "Big Beautiful Bill" poses a threat to hundreds of gigawatts of planned clean energy projects by potentially dismantling key tax credits (New from Canary).

Alaska Solar Industry Opposes Tax Credit Cuts

Alaska solar industry officials are calling on Congress to reject proposed clean energy tax credit cuts (Alaska Public Media).

Alaska Petroleum Firm Plans State-Subsidized Drilling Project

Alaska petroleum firm Furie is planning a state-subsidized drilling project to alleviate a natural gas shortage in the Cook Inlet (Northern Journal).

Colorado Geothermal Lease Extension Rescinded

Colorado's State Land Board has rescinded Mount Princeton Geothermal's proposed lease extension (Chaffee County Times).

Nevada Utility Company Seeks Unnecessary Rate Hike Criticized

Nevada's consumer protection bureau has criticized NV Energy for seeking a $224 million rate hike, stating that the utility only needs less than half that amount to service its customers (Nevada Current).

California Experiment Cuts Electrification Costs

California researchers have successfully conducted an experiment to cut electrification costs by upgrading multiple households in a single neighborhood (KQED).

Trump Administration Abandons Salmon Recovery Agreement, Dams Removal Plans

The Trump administration has pulled out of an agreement with Northwest states and tribal nations aimed at recovering salmon in the Columbia River and indicated it will no longer consider removing 14 fish-harming hydropower dams (OPB).

Pacific Gas & Electric Expands Capacity with New Substation

Pacific Gas & Electric has brought a new substation online to accommodate growing power demand on California's Monterey Peninsula (KION).

California regulators have allocated up to $5 million annually for electrification-related upgrades for low-income households (Action News Now).

States File Lawsuit to Preserve Vehicle Emissions Standards and EV Sales Mandates

California, along with other states, has filed a lawsuit to preserve vehicle emissions standards and electric vehicle sales mandates (Los Angeles Times, Colorado Sun).

Trump faces lawsuit over rescinding auto emissions regulations in California