Offshore Wind Farm Workers Clash with Fishermen Over Coastal Conservation
In the realm of energy policy, there have been several significant developments over the past week. Here's a summary of some of the key events:
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the deadline for consumers to claim Electric Vehicle (EV) tax incentives. Consumers can sign a contract and make a payment before September 30, even if they don't take possession of their vehicle by then. This move is aimed at encouraging the adoption of EVs in the United States. (Source: CNBC)
There has been a call from Democratic governors in the Northeast for the Trump administration to uphold already-granted offshore wind construction permits. However, the specific governor who made this appeal is not explicitly named in the search results. (Source: Bloomberg)
U.S. Rep Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a Republican from Iowa, may face a serious Democratic challenge due to her vote for a bill that could potentially harm jobs related to wind energy in her district. (Source: Politico)
In a related development, the Trump administration has withdrawn $679 million for offshore wind projects, affecting a wind construction terminal in Humboldt County, California. (Source: The Hill)
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from nonprofits and municipalities fighting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) termination of their environmental justice grants. The judge stated that a special tribunal needs to hear the case instead. (Source: Politico)
There are concerns that the Trump administration is using national security as a justification for canceling wind projects, which is seen as a flimsy excuse. (Source: E&E News)
Toyota and Mazda have partnered to deploy Toyota's Sweep Energy Storage System. This system combines old EV batteries into an energy storage system to power a Mazda factory in Japan. (Source: Heatmap)
A group of over 50 top climate scientists have claimed that the U.S. Energy Department's recent climate assessment, used to justify a rollback of greenhouse gas emissions rules, does not meet scientific integrity standards. (Source: Reuters)
California energy regulators have delayed until 2030 a rule that would make oil companies pay a penalty if their profits are too high. (Source: Associated Press)
Lastly, the U.S. Energy Department has allocated $35 million for research projects at national labs. These projects include research to detect birds at wind farms and boost new nuclear reactor development. (Source: E&E News)
