Trump's energy council shifts federal focus to fossil fuels over clean energy

Trump's energy council shifts federal focus to fossil fuels over clean energy

President Donald Trump’s top energy adviser says the administration will sideline renewables and prioritize fossil fuels, aiming to fast-track drilling projects and reduce federal oversight.Ian M. Stevenson reports for POLITICO.In short:Jarrod Agen, director of the newly formed National Energy Dominance Council, said the White House does not support solar and wind energy, citing a lack of reliability and independence from subsidies.The administr…

Utah Sen. John Curtis rejects demonization of fossil fuels in local energy debate

LOGAN – Local environmental advocates may disagree, but Sen. John Curtis (R-UT) appears to support the position of city officials in recent debates over Logan future energy needs.