All news by author: Alexander C. Kaufman

The ex-fracking executive is poised to lead an agency that has limited authority over oil and gas

The former Long Island congressman is considered one of Trump's more moderate picks.

Donald Trump’s anti-wind orders dealt the final blow, but Joe Biden’s permitting reform failure started the death spiral.

Although largely symbolic, the action was a high priority for the oil and gas lobby

Despite Trump's longstanding pet peeve about low water pressure, consumer watchdogs and product reviews say new appliances work well.

Last time, quitting the Paris Agreement was largely symbolic. Not this time.

Chris Wright said he hoped to expand the U.S. nuclear sector — and modernize the nation's atomic arsenal.

This historic achievement represents a significant step in Washington's effort to become Europe's leading provider of natural gas, overtaking Russia

The president-elect presents his perspective on permit reform as Congress discusses the legislation

When Ukraine cuts off Russian gas shipments via its pipelines, the European Union will face major shortages – but few as bad as in tiny Moldova.

Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota is a leading contender for a high-level position

A fresh commitment at the UN climate conference and a groundbreaking AI initiative might support the upcoming administration's nuclear strategies

The Republican fended off a significant challenger advocating for independence from the United States

This year’s election is unlike any other in the 76 years since the U.S. began allowing Puerto Ricans to vote for their governor.

The vice presidential candidate from the Republican Party indicated that worries about climate change should take precedence over concerns about nuclear waste

El Nuevo Día encouraged the approximately 5 million Puerto Ricans residing in the mainland United States to cast their ballots for the Democratic candidate

The presidential candidate expressed worries about a favored clean electricity source among Republicans, which his campaign promised to expand

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is hoping voters make the connection between Scott’s eight years as governor and the escalating cost of home insurance.

In his latest TV commercial, Senator Martin Heinrich supports a contentious power line project — the kind of initiative Democrats previously tended to avoid

Candidates vying to preserve the party’s narrow majority see atomic energy as a way to win center-right voters and shore up the U.S. grid.

A rapidly growing revival in green energy technology has made its way to Silicon Valley

Record heat and surging electricity prices drive a televised clash between Democrat Ruben Gallego and Republican challenger Kari Lake.

At last, a power-purchase agreement big enough to actually fund new reactors.

The steepest rate hike in roughly 40 years took a toll on clean energy investments.

Economist Brian Deese makes the case for lending billions to other countries to buy green energy equipment made in the U.S.