Category: energy
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Mayor Bass Launches Vacant to Vibrant Program as Extreme Heat Warning Hits Los Angeles
Mayor Karen Bass launches the City's first Vacant to Vibrant program to turn empty Downtown storefronts into small businesses, as an Extreme Heat Warning takes effect with cooling centers open citywide.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherEconomyEnergy Karen BassVacant to VibrantLos AngelesExtreme Heat Warningcooling centersLADWPDowntown L.A.LA Mayors Office
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Governor Sherrill Convenes First Nuclear Task Force Meeting, Launches Nuclear NJ Website
New Jersey's Nuclear Task Force held its first meeting, forming five subcommittees to advance next-generation nuclear power, as the state launched a new nuclear information website.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessEnergyEnvironmentState GovernmentsClimate Change Mikie SherrillNuclear Task ForceNew JerseyNuclear NJnuclear energyExecutive Order 2New Jersey Board of Public UtilitiesOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Media Monitor: Senate Recesses Until November as Trump Voices Regret Over His Supreme Court Picks
USA TODAY reports the Senate has recessed until after November's midterms, while President Trump told Time he regrets nominating Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett.
Politics and GovernmentUSAEuropeGeneral PoliticsCongressElectionEnergyLegal USA TODAYSenate recessmidterm electionsDonald TrumpSupreme CourtChuck Schumerdiesel export banUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: CSIS Nuclear Policy News Roundup Covers Detection Test, Russia Threats, Iran Offer
CSIS's Nuclear Policy News reports a U.S. underground blast detection test, Bulgarian and NATO responses to Russian nuclear threats, and an Iranian offer on inspectors in exchange for sanctions relief.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldRussiaIranSouth KoreaMilitaryEnergyMiddle EastAsiaEuropeGeneral Politics CSISNuclear Policy NewsNNSANATO
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Fairfax County Marks Energy Efficiency Week With Push for Lower Bills and Cleaner Power
Fairfax County celebrates Energy Efficiency Week Oct. 1-7, urging residents and businesses to cut energy waste, as the county reports a 13% drop in government electricity use since 2018.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentEnergyClimate ChangeState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducation Energy Efficiency WeekFairfax CountyFairfax Energy CompassDominion-NextEra mergerEnvironmental CommissionGreen FairfaxClimate Crisis ForumFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Highlights Fish Behavior Dataset, Canadian Power Tariffs and Fall Foliage
The Cornell Chronicle reports on a new fish behavior video dataset, research on how Canadian power tariffs could raise New York costs and emissions, and a wet summer's effect on fall foliage.
Science & TechnologyHealthBusinessEnergyEnvironmentEducationTradeMedical Science Cornell ChronicleWildFinfish behaviorCanadian power tariffsNew Yorkfall foliageWegovy
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Whitmer Announces $89 Million 'Reclaim the Rivers' Plan to Clean Up Detroit and Kalamazoo Rivers
Michigan commits $89 million to clean up the Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers, targeting PCBs, sediment and habitat restoration, with a goal of lasting change by 2040.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsClimate ChangeEnergyEconomy Reclaim the RiversGretchen WhitmerDetroit RiverKalamazoo RiverMichigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and EnergyPCB cleanuphabitat restorationOffice of Michigan Governor
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EPA Proposes Air Permits for Blue Marlin Offshore Port in Gulf of America
EPA proposes air permits for the Blue Marlin Offshore Port off Louisiana, which could export around 605 million barrels of crude oil per year, with a 30-day public comment period.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentEnergyFederal GovernmentTradeTransportationUSA Blue Marlin Offshore PortEnvironmental Protection AgencyCameron Parish, LouisianaGulf of Americacrude oil exportsair permitsScott MasonEPA
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Spanberger Unveils 2026 Virginia Energy Plan Backed by First-Ever System Modeling
Governor Abigail Spanberger released the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan, pairing over 3,000 public survey responses with energy-system modeling to chart multiple paths to a net-zero power sector by 2050.
Politics and GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentClimate ChangeState GovernmentsEconomy Virginia Energy PlanAbigail Spanbergernet-zero power sectorclean energydata centersVirginiaenergy affordabilityReston
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TCEQ Sets Fall Calendar of Public Meetings and Hearings on Texas Permitting Cases
Texas environmental regulators will hold public meetings and hearings from October through November on air, wastewater and radioactive waste permits, including Valero, SpaceX and Formosa Plastics.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentEnergyLegalState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentClimate Change Texas Commission on Environmental QualityState Office of Administrative HearingsValero Refining-TexasSpace Exploration Technologies Corp.Formosa Plastics CorporationWaste Control Specialists LLCPublic Meeting
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Toyota Opens Battery Center of North America in Saline, Michigan
Toyota unveils its new Battery Center of North America in Saline, Michigan, giving Michigan-based teams expanded ability to develop battery technology from raw materials to recycling.
BusinessScience & TechnologyUSAAutomotiveEnergyEnvironmentManufacturing ToyotaToyota Battery Center of North AmericaSalineMichiganbattery technologyelectrificationrecycling
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Port of Long Beach Opens Public Comment on SA Recycling Pier T Demolition Study
Port of Long Beach releases draft Initial Study on SA Recycling's Pier T terminal demolition, finding no significant environmental impacts; public comment runs through Oct. 30.
BusinessEnvironmentUSATransportationLegalEnergy Port of Long BeachSA RecyclingPier Tenvironmental impact studypublic commentdemolitionLong Beach
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Toyota Reports September 2026 U.S. Sales Up 8.4%, Electrified Vehicles Hit 58.2% of Volume
Toyota Motor North America posted September 2026 U.S. sales of 201,306 vehicles, up 8.4% by volume, with electrified models totaling 117,215 units and accounting for 58.2% of total sales.
BusinessUSAEconomyTransportationEnergy Toyota Motor North AmericaU.S. salesSeptember 2026electrified vehiclesdaily selling ratePlano, Texasautomotive industry
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports on AI Brain-Scan Tool, Distributed Batteries and Pentagon Warfare Project
MIT Technology Review reports on an AI tool that reconstructs images from brain scans, small distributed batteries easing grid pressure, and a Pentagon warfare project co-led by Elon Musk.
Science & TechnologyBusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEnergyMilitaryLegalMedical Science MIT Technology Reviewbrain scansElon MuskPentagonGoogle GeminibatteriesMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Pilot Stabbing on Tel Aviv-Bound Flight, Hegseth Military Overhaul, FBI Data Breach
NPR reports a flydubai pilot stabbed a co-pilot mid-flight, Hegseth's push to cut senior officers, an FBI cyberattack claim, and Trump's Oklahoma trip.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessWorldIsraelUSASaudi ArabiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceMilitaryEnergyClimate ChangeElectionLaw Enforcement flydubaiTel AvivPete HegsethFBIShinyHuntersStrategic Petroleum ReserveOpenAINPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports Startups Deploy Small Batteries Across New York City to Bypass Grid Rules
MIT Technology Review reports startups are placing small batteries in e-bike swap cabinets, food carts and induction stoves to sidestep New York City permitting hurdles and cut costs.
Science & TechnologyBusinessEnergyEnvironmentClimate ChangeComputers and Internet MIT Technology ReviewNew York Cityenergy storagebatteriesPopWheelsCopperDavid EnergyMITsciencetechnology
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George Mason Partners with Shenandoah University to Streamline Physical Therapy Admissions
George Mason University has partnered with Shenandoah University to give five kinesiology undergraduates priority admission to its doctor of physical therapy program, one of several initiatives highlighted in the university's latest news roundup.
EducationScience & TechnologyHealthPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentEnergyClimate ChangeState Governments George Mason UniversityShenandoah Universityphysical therapykinesiologyMason Energy ForumDemocracy LabFairfaxGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Dartmouth Engineering and Eversource Selected for DOE Award to Boost Electric Grid Capacity
Dartmouth Engineering and utility Eversource have been selected for a U.S. Department of Energy award to collaborate on increasing electric grid capacity and enhancing system resiliency.
Science & TechnologyEnergyEducationHealthClimate ChangeEnvironment Dartmouth CollegeEversourceU.S. Department of Energyelectric gridGeisel School of MedicineSamson OccomEl Niño
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Senate Floor Today: Chiricahua National Park Act and Five Other Bills Listed
Congress.gov's Senate Floor Today list for 09/30/2026 includes the Chiricahua National Park Act, the License to Drill Act, the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026 and the End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.
Politics and GovernmentUSACongressFederal GovernmentLegalEnvironmentHealthEnergy Library of CongressCongress.govUnited States SenateChiricahua National Park ActLicense to Drill ActHealth Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026Gila County, ArizonaU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: Senate Democrats Split on GOP Data Center Bill as U.S. Forces Leave Iraq
USA TODAY reports four Senate Democrats broke with party leadership to advance a GOP data center bill, while U.S. forces ended a two-decade presence at Iraq's Erbil Air Base.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSACongressDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyElectionEnergyMilitary USA TODAYSenate DemocratsRatepayer Protection Actdata centersJon OssoffErbil Air BaseIraq withdrawalmidterm electionsUSA TODAY On Politics
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Fairfax County to Pilot Automated Sensors for Loud Muffler Enforcement in January
Fairfax County will launch a 90-day pilot using automated sensors from Blue Line Solutions to detect excessively loud mufflers at two locations, with fines up to $100 and data purged 60 days after payment.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyReal EstateTransportationLegal Fairfax CountyWalter Alcornloud muffler enforcementBlue Line SolutionsTysonsHybla ValleyGerry ConnollyHunter Mill District
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Hegseth Unveils Six Major Initiatives at Quantico Speech
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced six strategic initiatives at Marine Corps Base Quantico, including a new Autonomous Warfare Command, a Corps of Cadets expansion and Project Meridian.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMilitaryFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsEducationEnergy Pete HegsethAutonomous Warfare CommandQuanticoProject MeridianFORTRESS AmericaCorps of CadetsDepartment of WarU.S. Department of War
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Rice Conference Gathers 400 Experts to Tackle AI Ethics in Health Care
More than 400 experts met at Rice University to explore how artificial intelligence can reshape health care and medical research responsibly, with a focus on ethics, transparency and trust.
Science & TechnologyHealthEducationUSAArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceComputers and InternetEnergy Rice UniversityHealth CareAI EthicsHigher EducationMedical ResearchHouston
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Fairfax County Marks Energy Efficiency Week, Highlights Foster Care Success
Fairfax County's Energy Efficiency Week runs Oct. 1-7 with programs on saving energy and cutting utility costs, plus news on caregiver resources, a public works hub and a foster care success story.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEnergyEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducationState Governments Fairfax CountyEnergy Efficiency WeekMedicare open enrollmentfoster careKinship Unitschool crossing guardssustainabilityFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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DeWine Touts H2Ohio Lead Pipe Removal, Road Salt Reduction in Cincinnati and Cleveland Heights
Governor DeWine visited Cincinnati and Cleveland Heights to highlight H2Ohio's work removing lead service lines and cutting road salt runoff, with $107 million invested statewide since 2019.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEnvironmentUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentClimate ChangeEnergy Mike DeWineH2OhioOhio EPAlead service linesroad salt runoffCincinnatiCleveland HeightsOhio Governors Office
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Media Monitor: CSIS Nuclear Policy News Roundup Covers Reactor Approval, Russia Warning, Iran Talks
CSIS's Nuclear Policy News reports the NRC approved the first U.S. commercial small modular reactor, Russia warned NATO over Kaliningrad, and Trump denied offering Iran sanctions relief.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldRussiaJapanIranNorth KoreaGeneral PoliticsMilitaryEnergyArtificial IntelligenceMiddle EastAsiaEuropeLegal CSISNuclear Policy NewsNuclear Regulatory Commissionsmall modular reactorTennessee Valley AuthorityKaliningradIran nuclear program
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Rice University to Launch Master of Artificial Intelligence Degree in Fall 2027
Rice University will offer a Master of Artificial Intelligence degree starting fall 2027, with applications opening this year, as its faculty appear in national coverage on AI, energy and politics.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEducationEnergyEnvironmentReal EstateArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetElectionLegalAstronomy and SpaceMiddle EastEuropeSport Rice UniversityMaster of Artificial IntelligenceLuay NakhlehChris JermaineHigher educationHouston
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Buunni Coffee Expands to Columbia's Medical Center Campus with Haven Plaza Cafe
Buunni Coffee, founded in a tiny Washington Heights storefront 14 years ago, opens a full-service cafe at Columbia University Irving Medical Center with an Oct. 6 grand opening.
BusinessHealthScience & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducationEnergySocial IssuesMediaFilm and TV Buunni CoffeeColumbia University Irving Medical CenterWashington HeightsHaven PlazaElias GurmuSarina ParabisiCurious Minds Science ZoneColumbia Neighbors
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Newsom Signs Fusion and Nuclear Legislation, Announces $30 Million for Quantum Research
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed bills on fusion energy and nuclear power assessment at UC Berkeley and announced a $30 million investment in quantum and deep-space research.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessEnergyState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentEconomy Gavin NewsomFusion EnergyQuantum TechnologyCaliforniaAB 2647SB 925UC BerkeleyCalifornia Governors Office
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Ivey Awards $3.8 Million for 13 Alabama Road Projects
Governor Kay Ivey announced $3.8 million in state funding for 13 local road projects across Alabama, the final round of Rebuild Alabama Act grants for fiscal year 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsTransportationEconomyEnergy Kay IveyRebuild Alabama ActAlabama Department of Transportationroad projectsAnnual Grant ProgramAlabama infrastructuregas tax revenueAlabama Governor's Office