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Trump proposes eliminating Energy Star funding
President Trump’s plan to eliminate federal funding for the EPA’s Energy Start program is facing strong opposition from groups representing manufacturers, retailers, utilities, environmentalists and others who benefit from the program.
Trump 2019 budget slashes EPA, DOE funding
The newly-released 2019 budget proposal from the Trump Administration calls for spending cuts of 24% from the EPA and more than 65% from the DOE’s renewable energy office while boosting spending on fossil fuels and nuclear programs.
'The war on coal is over,' Pruitt says in beginning repeal of EPA's Clean Power Plan
At a speaking event in Kentucky, U.S. EPA director Scott Pruitt on Oct. 9 announced the Trump administration would begin formal proceedings to repeal the Clean Power Plan on Oct. 10.
EPA begins buyout offers for staffing cuts
Employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will start leaving the federal government by the end of summer as the White House's plan to cut the agency's staff through buyouts moves forward, according to news reports.
How to create your company's clean energy future
There are three possible actions in response to PresidentTrump's decision to withdraw the from the Paris climate agreement: Do nothing; complain; or take action to drive adoption of renewable energy in your organization.
CEOs join governors, mayors to meet Paris targets
Without the backing of the federal government, a powerhouse coalition of U.S. governors, mayors, university presidents and more than 100 businesses have begun work on a plan to meet the country's greenhouse gas reduction commitment under the Paris climate agreement.
Trump says US will exit Paris climate agreement
President Donald Trump on June 1 officially announced his decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement but begin negotiations to re-enter on terms that are "more fair to the United States" and its workers.
As Trump reportedly prepares to ditch Paris accord, corporate giants make furious final plea
CEOs from some of the largest corporations including Apple Inc., Exxon Mobil, Dow Chemical Co. and Tesla Inc. have revved up their vocal opposition to the U.S.'s departure from the Paris climate agreement.
Report: Trump targets 70% cut to DOE energy efficiency, renewables office in revised budget
A new draft of the Trump administration's federal budget for fiscal year 2018 is calling for a 70% cut to the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, according to a May 17 report from Axios.
Federal budget stabilizes EPA funds, boosts DOE funding for fossil fuel, nuclear technologies
The $1 trillion federal budget deal reached by Congress on April 30 has stabilized funding for the U.S. EPA, but cuts funding for renewable energy programs while increasing funds for fossil fuel energy technologies.
CNN: Killing Energy Star may aid Trump properties
There is no shortage of criticism of President Donald Trump's proposed plan to dump the U.S. EPA's Energy Star program, but CNN may have made the strongest case against it yet.
Energy secretary orders grid study of renewable energy impacts to coal, nuclear generation
Energy Secretary Rick Perry has reportedly ordered a study of the U.S. grid, with a focus on the impacts of an accelerating amount of renewable energy being added to the U.S. mix.
States file to oppose Trump's halt of Clean Power Plan
A coalition of U.S. states and localities has formally filed opposition to the Trump administration's request to delay court proceedings regarding the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan.
Trump signs executive order to roll back climate protections, vows to end 'war on coal'
Following weeks of speculation regarding President Donald Trump's plans for an executive order aimed at unwinding Obama's climate regulations, the president made it official March 28 alongside a group of coal miners at the U.S. EPA.
Trump budget cuts Energy Star, 3,200 jobs from EPA
Following a series of leaked excerpts from President Donald Trump's 2018 federal budget proposal, the White House on March 16 released the document, which made official the president's call for significant cuts to the DOE and EPA.
An open letter to President Trump on Energy Star
There are certainly many government programs with questionable value and return. The EPA's Energy Star buildings and plants program is not one of them.
Reports: Trump aims to shutter Energy Star program
Among other anticipated changes and cuts to the U.S. EPA, E&E News reported March 6 that the Trump administration is planning to "close out" the Energy Star program.
Trump takes aim at EPA budget, regulations
President Donald Trump has proposed a 24% cut to the U.S. EPA's budget and on Feb. 28 signed an executive order instructing the agency to rewrite an Obama-era water jurisdiction rule.
Governors ask Trump to support solar, offshore wind
A bipartisan coalition of state governors have written to President Donald Trump asking him to support offshore wind and solar energy projects.
Outgoing FERC chairman resigns from commission
Norman Bay, who up until Jan. 26 had been serving as Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has resigned.
NC lawmakers ask Trump to halt Amazon wind farm
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have asked officials in the Trump administration to oppose, as is, an almost completed $400 million wind project that Amazon Web Services expects to buy clean energy from.
Corporates urge Trump support of low carbon policies
More than 530 companies and 100 investors on Jan. 10 called on the incoming Trump administration and the new Congress to support policies to accelerate a low-carbon future.
Report: US already beating Clean Power Plan targets
Despite significant uncertainty surrounding the future of the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan, a new analysis of government data shows the country is already meeting a number of its outlined targets.
Outgoing EPA head: Clean energy future is inevitable
Speaking at a National Press Club event Nov. 21, outgoing U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy urged the U.S. to plow ahead with efforts to combat climate change, regardless of the direction the new presidential administration takes.
300+ businesses urge Trump support of Paris deal
More than 365 U.S. businesses and investors on Nov. 16 joined together in a letter addressed to president-elect Donald Trump and other government leaders reaffirming their support for U.S. participating in the Paris Climate Agreement.
Weekend reads, election edition: Trump's DOE, EPA, projected policy overhauls & more
As this is a special week in American history, we're following suit with a special election edition of this feature, delivering five must-read articles examining what lies ahead for the energy industry.
Election roundup: The top 5 energy stories
A roundup of the best day-after-the-election energy stories on Donald Trump's energy policies, plus outcomes from a series of clean energy ballot initiatives.
