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December 8, 2025

In this week’s edition of energy and environmental policy news across the states: Solar CEO credits Trump for expansion, Oil and tech firms boost efficiency and safety, At a glance: California

Plus: James Morrone, Americans for Prosperity: Lawmakers must act on energy affordability

EnergyPlatform.News [[link removed]] Solar company CEO credits Trump trade policies for expansion [[link removed]]

Arizona-based First Solar intends to pioneer cutting-edge solar panel technology at a factory it plans to open in Gaffney, South Carolina. CEO Mark Widmar credits the Trump Administration and Congress for creating market conditions for the expansion.

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Oil and tech firms expand partnerships to boost efficiency and safety [[link removed]] [[link removed]]

Oil and gas producers are forming new partnerships with major technology firms to integrate artificial intelligence, automation and advanced data analytics across their operations.

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At a glance: California [[link removed]]

A snapshot of energy and environmental facts about the state of California.

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Morrone: Lawmakers must act on energy affordability [[link removed]]

November’s election results gave us plenty to analyze and talk about. But hidden amongst the shiniest stories and results were votes to curb the rising cost of living, with the spiking cost of electricity at the forefront of voters’ minds.

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