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California has established a requirement that 17% of a given manufacturer’s new vehicle sales in the state be “zero-emissions vehicles” by model year 2023, increasing to 35% in 2026 and then in steps to 100 percent by 2035. The ostensible purpose is a decrease in vehicle carbon dioxide emissions, but with the technology currently available such reductions can be achieved only with a decline in per-mile fuel consumption.

The Department of Energy has issued over 40 regulatory actions governing the consumer product categories in the past 7 months. The rules apply to portable electric spas, air cleaners, and automatic ice makers. Test procedures are a predicate to energy efficiency standards.

The Federal Trade Commission seeks public comment on a proposed expansion of EnergyGuide labeling requirements to new product categories, and a requirement to include repair information in consumer product labeling. Manufacturers may soon need energy efficiency labeling.

Key Takeaways: • What Happened: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks public comment on a proposed expansion of EnergyGuide labeling requirements to new product...

Since the SPR’s formation, petroleum production has increased, and imports have decreased, making the US less reliant on foreign producers.

Hubbard County Auditor Kay Rave visited in depth with two voters skeptical of the election process.

Energy industry insider and attorney said that President Joe Biden is using the strategic oil reserve illegally for ...

President Joe Bidens detractors have criticized him for expanding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve beyond its original scope and beyond the use of previous presidents, which was as a tool to cope with abrupt oil supply disruptions.

In an effort to lead the way in implementing energy efficiency in the country, the Department of Energy is seeking bids for the conduct of an energy efficiency and conservation research and policy study for its existing facilities and infrastructure.

Born out of the oil crisis of the 1970s, the practice of turning right on red lights is a uniquely American—and uniquely dangerous—custom.