Tesla executives announce that the company is expanding its solar strategy to include more employees.
According to senior executives, Tesla is currently hiring to help support Elon Musk’s plan to become the largest U.S. manufacturer for solar energy components. The posts indicate that 'the company is implementing Musk's vision to set up 100 gigawatts domestic solar production. Musk announced this goal?last?month.
Tesla executives are hiring to support Musk’s solar expansion strategy
According to senior executives, Tesla is currently hiring to support Elon Musk’s recent announcement to become the largest U.S. producer of solar energy components. The posts indicate that 'the company is implementing Musk's vision to set up 100 gigawatts domestic solar production. Musk announced this goal?last? month.
Chinese solar stocks jump on news of Musk's visit, but some firms deny cooperating
Chinese solar shares rose on Wednesday, after local media reported Elon 'Musk sent delegations to visit various companies. This was days after Elon announced plans to build a large-scale?cell capacity for the U.S. The CSI All Share Solar Power Equipment Sub-Industry Index grew 3.61%…
Chinese solar stocks surge after Tesla visit
Chinese solar shares rose in early trading on Wednesday, after local media reported that Tesla staff had visited various companies in the sector. This was just days after Elon Musk announced plans to build large-scale production of solar cells in the U.S. By lunchtime…
US Judge allows Equinor New York Offshore Wind Project to be restarted
The federal judge cleared Norwegian 'offshore wind developer Equinor on Thursday to resume work on the?New York Empire Wind Project, which was halted by President Donald Trump along with four other project last month. U.S. district judge Carl Nichols' ruling is the second legal blow to Trump's offshore policy this week.
US Sues Two California Cities over Limitations on Gas in New Buildings
On Monday, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit against two Californian cities to stop 'local laws that restrict natural-gas infrastructure and appliances in new construction. This lawsuit is the latest attack by 'the administration on energy policies which seek to limit fossil fuel use to combat climate changes.
BP and Chevron top the list of bidders in Trump's first Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas auction
BP, Chevron, and Shell were the top bidders at the first U.S. Government sale of oil and natural gas drilling rights for the Gulf of Mexico since 2023. The auction ended with a total of $279.4 millions in "high" bids. It was the first out of 30 required by President…
US Judge rejects Trump Administration's decision to stop wind energy permits
Federal judge ruled on Monday that U.S. president Donald Trump's administration failed to justify their decision to suspend the issuing of leases and permits to new "wind" projects in accordance with Republican President's wishes. U.S. District judge Patti Saris…
Florida lawmakers ask Trump to reject drilling on the western coast of Florida
Florida's entire U.S. Congress delegation urged President Donald Trump on Thursday to exclude their state from a plan of his administration to expand drilling for oil and gas to new coastal areas. They said it would threaten Florida's tourism and military industries.
US federal funds for energy production will decline by 11% by 2025
Interior Department reported on Friday that revenue from energy production in U.S. public waters and lands fell by 11% to $14.61 Billion during the last fiscal year, citing lower commodity prices like oil. The total is the lowest since 2021 - the first year under the administration of U.S.
Florida Republicans Oppose Trump's Offshore Oil Leasing Plan
Florida Republicans, led by Governor Ron DeSantis have said that they are opposed to a plan of the Trump administration which could allow for new oil and natural gas drilling off Florida's Gulf Coast.The reactions were in response to a proposal by the Interior Department published on Thursday…
Trump Energy Department reorganizes to focus on fossil and nuclear priorities
The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Thursday a reorganization of its agency, which prioritizes oil and nucleic resources over offices dedicated to renewables or efficiency. DOE released a new organization chart along with a short statement stating that the…
Trump Administration proposes to relax rules protecting endangered species
The Trump administration proposed on Wednesday four new regulations that would rollback Biden's era regulations that strengthened the protections for endangered animals. This move aligns with President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce what he calls burdensome federal regulations on businesses.
Abby Ross Hopper will retire as the top US solar lobbyist in 2019.
The organization announced in a Tuesday statement that the longtime leader of the U.S. top solar industry trade group would step down at the end of next year. Abigail Ross Hopper, the president and CEO at Solar Energy Industries Association will be leaving her position on January 30, 2019.
Court rules that Biden's ban on offshore drilling is illegal
Former U.S. A federal judge in Louisiana found that the president had exceeded his authority when he withdrawn large areas of U.S. coasts from offshore oil and natural gas development. U.S. District judge James Cain, in Lake Charles in Louisiana, sided against…
New York wants to increase wind and solar power before federal subsidies expire
New York Governor Kathy Hochul instructed state agencies to expedite the procurement of $5 billion in wind and solar projects on Friday before federal subsidies expire under President Donald Trump’s new tax laws. A Democratic Governor is taking action to protect…
US investigates India's Waaree Energies over possible solar tariff evasion
Customs officials in the United States said that they are investigating whether Indian company Waaree Energies is avoiding U.S. tariffs by labeling Chinese-made solar cells and panels as being made in India. U.S. Customs and Border Protection disclosed the probe…
Audit finds weaknesses in the review of wind and solar projects on US Public Lands
A report published by an independent government monitor on Thursday found that U.S. officials failed to follow federal regulations consistently when reviewing applications for solar and wind projects on public land. A report by the Office of Inspector General of…
US asks federal courts to cancel permit for Maryland off-shore wind farm
According to court documents filed Friday, the Trump administration asked a federal district judge to overturn the Interior Department’s approval for a wind farm to be built off the coast Maryland in 2024. Attorneys for the agency claimed that Interior's Bureau…
US solar installation forecast slashed due to Trump policies, report says
A report released by a major trade group on Monday warned that the U.S. Solar Industry could install 27% less capacity in 2026- 2030 than it did before President Donald Trump passed his tax law, which rolled back subsidies to such projects. Why is it important?