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The law firm Haynes Boone released a survey finding that oil prices are forecast to fall to $58.62 a barrel by 2027.

“There are real risks to America’s economic, technological, and geopolitical leadership if the grid can’t keep up with demand," the report stated.

“We are trying to get better at carbon capture," a lawyer for power plant groups said. "But we’re also trying to provide reliable electricity for the nation.”

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Friday, readers! We hope you had a good week. In today’s Daily on Energy, Callie and Maydeen cover oral arguments challenging the EPA’s power plant rule that aims to reduce emissions by requiring the use of carbon capture technology. We also cover Goldman Sachs leaving the top international

The Department of the Interior said it would hold an oil and gas auction for 400,000 acres in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on Jan. 9, just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Tuesday, readers! In today’s edition of Daily on Energy, Callie and Maydeen take a look at today’s arguments in the Supreme Court regarding the National Environmental Policy Act, the bedrock environmental law requiring agencies to study the effects of projects requiring federal permits. We cover some news from

The House of Representatives passed a Republican bill Tuesday preventing new energy efficiency standards for washing machines unless new regulations are “cost-effective or technologically feasible.”

Republican-led states and business groups argued in federal court Friday that the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] rule requiring power plants to reduce emissions by using carbon capture technology is unachievable. [emphasis, links added]

"It’s a shame that our country is losing this monumental opportunity," said Sen. Joe Manchin, one of the negotiators.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced it would allow California to ban new gasoline vehicle sales after 2035, but the decision is likely to set up a clash between the state and the incoming Trump administration.