Federal officials canceled a BlackRock-backed offshore wind project planned near Port Arthur, Texas, and Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Energy
Rep. Arrington Leads Call for Biden-Harris Admin to Approve LNG Export Permits
Lawmakers urge the Department of Energy to stop “dragging its heels” in approving liquid natural gas permits.
Texas Senators Grill CenterPoint CEO Over Botched Hurricane Response
2.7 million individual lost power following the storm earlier this month.
Hood County Commissioners Tackle Bitcoin Mine Noise
Residents have complained for months that noise pollution from Marathon Digital’s crypto mining facility is making them sick.
Government Policies Hiked Texas Electricity Costs by Almost $20 Billion Last Year
Government-imposed electricity costs rose from 6.78 percent of total electricity costs in 2014 to 41.24 percent in 2021.
Extreme Weather Forces Houstonians to Reconsider Residency
A recent poll found that Houston-area residents have consistently experienced more blackouts than the rest of the state, and many have considered moving to avoid them.
Texas and New Mexico Lawmakers Push Back Against Federal Land Grab
A landowners’ meeting in Littlefield scheduled for later this month has been organized to educate the grassroots on the federal government’s land snatch.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Forms Committee to Scrutinize Utility Companies’ Preparedness for Hurricane Beryl
State Sen. Charles Schwertner will chair the committee.
Sen. Cruz Introduces Measure to Reverse Biden Rule Impacting Texas Oil and Gas
The new rule designating the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard as an endangered species threatens American jobs and undermines energy production.
Gov. Abbott Pledges to Analyze CenterPoint’s Preparedness and Priorities
The governor is also demanding information on what CenterPoint can do now to improve its readiness for the next hurricane season.