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Berkeley Halts Natural Gas Ban to Settle Lawsuit, Slowing Anti-Fossil Fuel Agenda
The city of Berkeley has agreed to halt enforcement of its ban on natural gas hookups in new buildings to settle a lawsuit.
Senate Republicans Demand Reversal of LNG Export Ban, Warn ‘Dire National Security’ Risks
The election-year decision jeopardizes America’s relationship with its allies, Republicans have said.
Californians Pay for State’s Climate Agenda With Higher Utility Bills
State residents paid about 67 percent more than the national average for electricity in 2022 and about 30 percent more for natural gas.
Truck Blast in Wilmington Injures 9 Firefighters
Two of the crew were in critical condition after a tank of compressed natural gas exploded.
ANALYSIS: Alberta’s Power Grid Crisis Highlights Renewables’ Unreliability, Climate Policies’ Snags
Wind power generation in Alberta—with hundreds of turbines across 45 wind farms that cost billions—was producing just 0.8 percent of its capacity.
Biden Administration Sued Over Gas Furnace Clampdown
A natural gas industry group has sued the Biden administration over new rules that put restrictions on gas-powered home furnaces.
$40 Chicken Schnitzels: Hospitality Chief Warns Cutting Gas Could Cost Pubgoers
Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis has promised not to ban new gas connections in South Australia.
Heating Homes With Natural Gas Is More Than 40 Percent Cheaper Than Electricity: US EIA
Natural gas remains the main source of heating in American homes despite the current administration’s electrification push.
Minister Says West Should Elect More Liberals If They Want Voices Heard on Carbon Tax Policy
Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings says the Atlantic caucus was vocal with what they’ve heard from their constituents over the summer.
New York’s Ban on Gas Stoves Hit With Lawsuit by Industry Groups
Natural gas and construction groups have filed a lawsuit challenging New York’s prohibition on gas stoves.
