The Trump administration unveiled plans for new offshore oil drilling projects off the coasts of California and Florida that in areas that haven't seen drilling in decades — or ever.
The big picture: The proposal, which the Interior Department says is needed to address the nation's "growing energy needs," quickly drew criticism from conservation groups and lawmakers, who warned of risks to coastal communities and wildlife.
Consumers scrambling to take advantage of expiring tax credits for electric cars drove a record-breaking quarter of U.S. clean-energy investments, according to a new report.
Why it matters: It shows that policy matters, especially if it's coming or going.
The head of Ukraine's largest private energy company says a recent U.S. liquefied natural gas shipment could help his country get through a tough winter — as long as Russian attacks don't cripple his ability to get power to customers.
Why it matters: Maxim Timchenko, CEO of DTEK, is racing to bring enough energy online for winter, in part by importing more from the U.S.
California is reassessing plans to phase out gasoline cars by 2035, even as it vigorously fights President Trump over its right to do so.
Why it matters: California's strict emission rules, blocked by the Trump administration in June, had been a template for other states that share its ambitious climate goals.
LAS VEGAS — AI energy needs will accelerate commercial fusion power by "two or three decades," said Rob Roy, founder and CEO of data center heavyweight Switch.
Why it matters: Tech and data center heavyweights are helping fund and signing power deals with fusion startups, in addition to other nuclear agreements.
A tech-friendly group, the AI Infrastructure Coalition, will launch Wednesday evening with a reception near the White House, to advocate for "every layer of the AI tech stack — from semiconductor manufacturers and energy providers to hyperscalers, data-center operators, private equity, and AI model developers."
Why it matters: AIIC, which debuts as data centers are becoming a flashpoint nationwide, tells Axios the group will push for President Trump's AI Action Plan and push back on increased scrutiny of the industry.
