Energy and Environment

Congressional Progressive Caucus members.

Progressive Caucus announces opposition to permitting bill over environmental law reforms

Callie Patteson · November 11, 2026 9:48 am

A person walks a dog past signs about gas, food prices and voting on Nov. 3, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

Gas prices drop below $4 for first time since July despite inflation

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, from left, Sen. Shelly Moore Capito, R-W.Va., chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., talk to reporters about the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act to reform the federal environmental review and permitting process, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The 24 Democrats and one Republican who voted against advancing the Senate permitting bill

Lee, Moore Capito, Whitehouse, and Heinrich.

Major bill to cut red tape for energy projects clears Senate hurdle

Wind turbines can be seen from Patterson Pass Road in Livermore, California.

Measure to overhaul California’s bedrock environmental law fails

An EPA official said the agency submits the same security-related waiver for Scott Pruitt to fly first class before each trip. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

EPA backs away from ‘blanket waiver’ explanation for Scott Pruitt’s travel

Josh Siegel February 15, 2018 4:55 pm

Daily on Energy: Utility industry descends on Washington with an ax to grind

Daily on Energy: EPA backs off ‘blanket waiver’ explanation for Pruitt’s travel

John Siciliano, Josh Siegel February 15, 2018 4:31 pm

The Sustainable Energy in America Factbook shows renewable energy made up 18 percent of the nation's electricity production. (iStock)

Renewables neck and neck with nuclear power plants, says report

John Siciliano February 15, 2018 5:01 am

New Marines run under the iconic "We Make Marines" sign during a traditional motivational run through the streets of Parris Island, S.C. Marine Corps general says that the base faces the "most critical vulnerability" among Marine installations when it comes to sea rise, and a seawall may be needed to protect it. (Photo: Marine Corps)

Marine Corps general says its Parris Island boot camp is threatened by climate change

Travis J. Tritten February 14, 2018 9:38 pm

The combination of a gas tax that hasn't changed in 25 years and the greater fuel efficiency of cars has led to chronic shortfalls of more than $70 billion since 2008 in funding for the Highway Trust Fund. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Trump endorses 25-cent gas tax increase

Josh Siegel February 14, 2018 9:17 pm

Rep. Frank Pallone of New Jersey and other Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are urging the EPA's inspector general to expand an existing probe of Scott Pruitt's travel habits to include the circumstances behind the waiver. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Democrats ask EPA watchdog to investigate Scott Pruitt’s ‘blanket waiver’ for first-class flights

Josh Siegel February 14, 2018 9:14 pm

"The EPA will continue to work with our partners in the states to make responsible use of our country's tremendous natural resources," Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt said after touring FirstLight Energy's Northfield Mountain Generating Station in Massachusetts with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission member Neil Chatterjee. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

EPA’s Scott Pruitt touts renewable energy in New England

John Siciliano February 14, 2018 9:01 pm

Daily on Energy: Utility industry descends on Washington with an ax to grind

Daily on Energy: Murkowski pushes GOP on climate change

John Siciliano, Josh Siegel February 14, 2018 4:18 pm

We have to not be afraid to use terms that some might say, that's politically charged. Why is it politically charged to say climate change?" Sen. Lisa Murkowski asked. "I see in my state the impact we have from warming temperatures." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Lisa Murkowski challenges her fellow Republicans: ‘Why is it politically charged to say climate change?’

Josh Siegel February 14, 2018 3:11 pm

President Trump is seeking to end the Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy program, and to slash funding for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $1.3 billion. Programs researching bioenergy technologies, fuel efficient vehicles, solar energy technology, and electric car technologies will all likely see significant cutbacks. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

No, federally funded ‘green’ research does not spur innovation

Ross Marchand February 14, 2018 5:01 am

On Tuesday, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao expressed skepticism about increasing the federal gas tax, stating that the tax has a "very regressive impact" on low-income citizens and that a gas tax hike "is not ideal." (iStock)

To pay for highways, expanded tolls are better than higher gas tax

Washington Examiner February 14, 2018 5:01 am

Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz has accepted a post at Southern Co., the second-largest utility company in the U.S.
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Quaker Oats lookalike and Obama energy secretary Ernest Moniz cashes out

Philip Wegmann February 13, 2018 9:48 pm