Energy Divides: Texas GOP Split, Virginia's Fusion Push, and Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley' Fight

Texas Republicans clash over energy development. Virginia eyes first commercial fusion plant. Louisiana residents fight for clean air.

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2025 September 30 . 7:06 PM

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Energy Divides: Texas GOP Split, Virginia's Fusion Push, and Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley' Fight

A national divide among Republicans over renewable energy development is brewing in Texas. Meanwhile, Virginia is set to host the world's first commercial nuclear fusion plant, while residents in West Virginia and Louisiana push back against unwanted projects. Georgia regulators gear up for hearings on a controversial resource plan, and power outages plague New Orleans-area customers.

In Texas, a rift has emerged among Republicans. Some want to block renewable energy development, while others advocate for a free-market approach. This divide highlights the ongoing debate over energy policy in the state.

In Virginia, Commonwealth Fusion Systems has filed for a conditional-use permit to build the world's first commercial nuclear fusion plant. However, details about who filed the application and the planned completion date remain unknown.

Residents of a West Virginia mountainous community are opposing a planned data center in their tourist and outdoor recreation destination. They argue that the project could harm the local environment and economy.

Georgia regulators are preparing for hearings on Georgia Power's long-term resource plan. Critics argue that the plan relies too heavily on coal and natural gas, raising concerns about sustainability and cost.

New Orleans-area officials have vowed to investigate over 100,000 power outages among Entergy and Cleco customers. The outages were caused by high demand and low supply during recent heatwaves.

Virginia-based nonprofit Generation180's 'I'll Drive What She's Driving' initiative is entering its second year. The program uses 'EV ambassadors' to promote electric vehicles among women in suburbs where EVs are ideal for short trips.

Early voting has begun for two seats on Georgia's utility regulatory board. The focus is on rising Georgia Power bills and the fact that board incumbents are not Georgia Power customers.

The White House has proposed cutting the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which provided utility assistance to nearly 60,000 families in West Virginia in 2022. This could leave many low-income households struggling to pay their energy bills.

ENGIE North America has announced a deal to build 31 battery energy storage facilities in Texas and California. The project aims to strengthen grids and improve reliability.

Residents in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley' are fighting a new state law requiring expensive EPA-standard air-pollution monitors. They argue that the law will make it harder to track clean air law violations and protect their communities from pollution.

These developments highlight the complex and often contentious nature of energy policy in the United States. From Texas to Louisiana, communities are grappling with issues related to renewable energy, fossil fuel reliance, and the impact of energy projects on local environments and economies. Meanwhile, policy decisions at the national level, such as proposed cuts to assistance programs, could have significant implications for low-income households.