OIL & GAS: An analysis finds significantly more federal land is available for oil and gas drilling than for renewable energy development, raising questions about the Biden administration’s commitment to fight climate change. (Bloomberg)
ALSO:
• Federal analysts predict Permian Basin oil production will reach an all-time high of 5.4 million barrels per day in August. (Reuters)
• The federal Bureau of Land Management considers restricting oil and gas drilling in important big game habitat on public lands in Colorado. (news release, E&E News, subscription)
WIND: Pattern Energy purchases the proposed 525 kV SunZia transmission project to carry wind power from its New Mexico facilities to Arizona and solar power in the opposite direction. (Utility Dive)
SOLAR: Colorado solar advocates criticize Xcel Energy’s slow smart meter rollout, saying it prevents the…