The potential demise of green hydrogen.

Headline: A Roundup of Recent Developments in the Energy Sector

The energy sector continues to evolve, with various developments shaping the future of renewable and fossil fuel industries. Here's a summary of some recent news:

Alaska's Oil and Gas Drilling Plan

The U.S. Interior Department has proposed a plan to lift oil and gas drilling restrictions on 82% of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, a move that could significantly increase fossil fuel production in the region.

Solar Energy Setbacks

In the United States, the Senate's release of budget bill text has caused a stir in the residential solar industry. The draft could potentially end rooftop solar incentives, leading to a significant drop in shares for companies like Sunrun, with a 40% plummet in their stock price.

Green Hydrogen Industry Threatened

The Republican's "Big, Beautiful Bill" may also end green hydrogen incentives, posing a potential threat to an already struggling industry.

Silence from Offshore Wind Companies

In an interesting twist, several offshore wind companies are strategically remaining quiet about their progress and successes to avoid attracting President Trump's attention.

Technical Errors and Poor Planning Lead to Spanish Blackouts

Spain experienced blackouts in April due to technical errors and poor planning by the country's grid operator.

Transition Challenges for Heavy Industry

A California mine is attempting to replace an onsite coal plant with a solar thermal system, reflecting the challenges faced by heavy industry in transitioning away from fossil fuels for heat generation.

Legal Troubles for Elon Musk's xAI Company

The NAACP and Southern Environmental Law Center have announced their intention to sue Elon Musk's xAI company for using gas-fired turbines without a permit.

U.S. Government's Influence over Steel Acquisition

The U.S. federal government will own a "golden" share of Nippon Steel's acquisition of Pennsylvania's U.S. Steel, giving the president significant influence over key decisions.

Maryland's Decision on Gas-Powered Cars

Maryland has not joined California and 10 other states in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's rollback of rules phasing out the sale of new gas-powered cars.

Cost Comparison between Renewables and Fossil Fuels

According to Lazard's annual report, renewable electricity is cheaper than power produced by fossil fuels. However, the report also mentions a threat to the clean energy buildout due to low gas costs and rising prices for renewables.

Failure of Hydrogen and Electric Furnace Plan

Cleveland-Cliffs' plan to replace coal-blast furnaces with an hydrogen and electric furnace facility appears to be dead due to alignment with the Trump administration's pro-fossil fuel goals.

Absence of Information on Carbon Capture

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