Alex Daniel of the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute called for lawmakers to address litigation abuse as part of efforts to control rising auto insurance costs.
California faces some of the nation’s highest energy prices following years of restrictive policy decisions affecting local production. The state’s increasing reliance on foreign oil raises economic concerns as well as issues related to national security.
The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing has issued a conditional commitment for up to $263 million in loans supporting construction of an advanced medical isotope facility in Wisconsin by SHINE Chrysalis LLC. The project aims to create America’s only commercial source for molybdenum‑99 used widely in diagnostic imaging procedures.
The Trump administration has ordered a Colorado coal plant scheduled for closure in late 2025 to remain operational through June 2026 amid concerns about grid reliability and potential blackouts. Secretary Chris Wright said this move ensures Americans have access to dependable electricity while highlighting contrasting federal efforts promoting both traditional generation sources and clean energy programs.
The U.S. Department of Energy will move its headquarters from Forrestal Building to the Lyndon B. Johnson building as part of an effort with GSA aimed at saving taxpayer money and improving efficiency. The transition aligns with broader government initiatives focused on cost savings, sustainability programs, technology development, environmental cleanup innovations, clean vehicle funding opportunities, and equitable investment strategies.
The U.S. Department of Energy has ordered two Indiana coal plants to stay open past their planned closure date due to concerns over grid reliability in the Midwest region. Officials say this move aims to prevent blackouts and keep electricity affordable while highlighting ongoing debates over America’s future energy mix.
The Department of Energy announced a major partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio for new power generation and a large data center in Southern Ohio. The initiative aims to lower electricity costs, create jobs, support advanced computing needs like AI development, and revitalize federal land—all at no cost to local ratepayers.
Alex Daniel of the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute said rising fraud, legal disputes, and inflated claims are increasing auto insurance costs across the state.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $293 million funding opportunity under its Genesis Mission initiative targeting national science challenges with artificial intelligence solutions. The program seeks proposals from interdisciplinary teams across labs, industry, and academia.
Secretary Chris Wright has ordered TransAlta’s Centralia coal plant Unit 2 in Washington State to remain operational past its scheduled closure date due to concerns about grid reliability in the Northwest. The decision comes amid broader federal efforts around clean energy investment and technology development.