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U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm delivers a speech ahead of a conversation with Daniel Yergin, the vice chairman of S&P Global, during the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, Texas, U.S., March 8, 2023.  REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare/File Photo
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Power-hungry data centers spur US talks with Big Tech, energy chief Granholm says

By Timothy Gardner, Valerie Volcovici and Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden’s administration is asking big technology companies to invest in new...

FILE PHOTO: The sun rises behind windmills at a wind farm in Palm Springs, California, February 9, 2011. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson//File Photo
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Biden administration expands tax credits beyond wind, solar

Clean tech tax credits scheme expands to cover geothermal, nuclear and more as Biden administration aims to hit net zero goal in 2035.

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US unveils policy to boost carbon offset market integrity

Carbon offset integrity will be bolstered by new rules, hopes United States, in move to "unlock the power of private markets".

FILE PHOTO: Waves crash against the seawall as Hurricane Irma slammed across islands in the northern Caribbean on Wednesday, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico September 6, 2017.  REUTERS/Alvin Baez/File Photo
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Small islands join forces on debt relief ahead of COP29 climate talks

The world's small island states plan to join forces to push for debt relief and more climate investment ahead of this year's COP29...

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech during a tour of the Double Eagle Energy Oil Rig in Midland, Texas, U.S., July 29, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
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U.S. Senate panels launch probe into Trump ‘quid pro quo’ with energy execs

Media reports said presidential candidate Donald Trump had vowed to reverse dozens of the Biden administration's environmental rules and policies at a meeting...

FILE PHOTO: The International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol poses during an interview with Reuters in Paris, France, December 15, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
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A second Trump term would target IEA’s green focus, advisers say

Donald Trump would likely push to replace the head of the International Energy Agency if he wins the U.S. presidential election

A general view of electric lines as demand for power surges during a period of hot weather in Houston, Texas, U.S. June 27, 2023. REUTERS/Callaghan O’Hare/File Photo
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FERC votes to overhaul US electric transmission system

The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved rules that set new requirements for moving electricity across states.

FILE PHOTO: John Podesta, the White House senior adviser for clean energy, delivers a speech during the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, Texas, U.S., March 6, 2023.  REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare/File Photo
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US discussed ‘overcapacity’ in Chinese solar manufacturing, coal in climate talks

The United States and China discussed Chinese overcapacity in solar and battery manufacturing, steel production and coal power during two days of bilateral...

FILE PHOTO: A general view of electric lines as demand for power surges during a period of hot weather in Houston, Texas, U.S. June 27, 2023. REUTERS/Callaghan O’Hare/File Photo
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Explainer: US agency to unveil plan to ease power transmission crunch

Long-awaited rule will attempt to ensure that a dozen fragmented U.S. regions adopt long-term plans to bring more transmission online.

FILE PHOTO: Solar panels lie in front of factories at Jinjie Industrial Park in Shenmu, Shaanxi province, China November 20, 2023. REUTERS/Colleen Howe/File Photo
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China, US to hold climate meetings in Washington in May

John Podesta expected to meet with Liu Zhenmin in early May for first formal talks between the two envoys.

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