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Catherine Boudreau @ceboudreau.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

The AI data center boom in Indiana could consume more electricity than its nearly 7 million residents combined. Residents don’t want to foot the utility bill. My latest Indiana’s attempt to make Big Tech pay: www.businessinsider.com/indiana-big-...

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Indiana is getting $15 billion in Big Tech investment. Residents don't want to foot the energy bill.

Residents in many states are worried about paying for a growing fleet of power-hungry data centers being built for Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.

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Catherine Boudreau @ceboudreau.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

So much confusion over the White House pause on federal loans and grants. I want to know what disaster aid, climate, and energy projects are affected. Please reach out w/ information, even if you're scrambling to understand what it means. 802-782-9286 (also on Signal).

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Catherine Boudreau @ceboudreau.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Enjoying reading about President Jimmy Carter’s energy legacy. He was ahead of his time. -Installed solar panels on the White House (Regan removed them) -Tax credits for energy efficient appliances & 1st fuel economy standard -Reduce US reliance on foreign oil -Est the Energy Dept, boosting R&D

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Catherine Boudreau @ceboudreau.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Biden and California are racing to “Trump-proof” their climate actions— including rapid adoption of electric vehicles. There’s a lot at stake for automakers and the planet. My latest: www.businessinsider.com/trumps-evs-c...

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Why Trump's looming battle with California over EVs will affect the entire auto industry

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to block California's EV mandate, setting up a high-stakes fight over the future of the auto industry.

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Catherine Boudreau @ceboudreau.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

There’s an insurance crisis for property owners in states like California, where climate change is fueling more wilfires like the #FranklinFire in Malibu. I spoke to CBS about how insurers are limiting coverage and hiking premiums: www.cbsnews.com/video/insura...

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Insurance companies pull back wildfire coverage in California

Increasingly intense wildfires have become more common in California, upending the lives of thousands. Many insurers are dwindling coverage options, leaving several homes in danger. Business Insider s...

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Catherine Boudreau @ceboudreau.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Automaker’s relationship w/ Trump is one to watch. Trump bashed electric vehicles on the campaign trail, but billions are already invested in the transition. At the same time, auto cos view state EV mandates as impossible to meet. My latest: www.businessinsider.com/automakers-e...

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Automakers say they need a 'miracle' to meet EV transition timelines. They think Trump could help.

Auto execs at Nissan, Toyota are making a case against aggressive state EV mandates, citing slowing demand, and banking that Trump is on their said.

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Catherine Boudreau @ceboudreau.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Hello Blue Sky! A little intro: I'm a reporter @businessinsider.com covering how climate change & the energy transition impact people & the economy. My latest stories are a reality check on Donald Trump's promise to "drill baby drill" www.businessinsider.com/trump-lower-...

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Trump said he'll unleash an oil boom. ExxonMobil CEO says not so fast.

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said there's not much opportunity for the oil industry to increase production in the short term.

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