Keith Goldberg
@kdgscribe.bsky.social
Senior Energy Reporter for Law360. Aging beer leaguer. Reach me at [email protected], or via Signal at kdgscribe1215.08
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SCOOP: Consumers Energy has formally asked @ferc.gov to let it recoup approx $42M for running a coal-fired power plant to comply with a Energy Dept. emergency order, an order that is currently being challenged in court. #energysky #climatesky www.law360.com/articles/243...
Consumers Energy Seeks $42M For DOE Order Compliance - Law360
Michigan utility Consumers Energy Co. has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to let it recoup nearly $42 million in costs to comply with a controversial U.S. Department of Energy emergency...
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January 28, 2026 at 12:57 PM
SCOOP: Consumers Energy has formally asked @ferc.gov to let it recoup approx $42M for running a coal-fired power plant to comply with a Energy Dept. emergency order, an order that is currently being challenged in court. #energysky #climatesky www.law360.com/articles/243...
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EXCLSUVIE: The Trump administration has secretly rewritten nuclear safety rules and shared them with the companies they're meant to regulate, without making the new rules publicly available.
We've obtained a copy of the new rules and here's what we found.
www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...
We've obtained a copy of the new rules and here's what we found.
www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...
The Trump administration has secretly rewritten nuclear safety rules
The rewrite was done to speed up the construction of a new generation of nuclear reactors. Critics warn it could compromise safety and public trust.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:23 AM
EXCLSUVIE: The Trump administration has secretly rewritten nuclear safety rules and shared them with the companies they're meant to regulate, without making the new rules publicly available.
We've obtained a copy of the new rules and here's what we found.
www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...
We've obtained a copy of the new rules and here's what we found.
www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...
JUST IN: MA federal judge enjoins Trump admin stop work order for Vineyard Wind project, the 4th straight win for #offshore wind developers in efforts to restart halted projects. #energysky #climatesly #greensky
January 27, 2026 at 9:55 PM
JUST IN: MA federal judge enjoins Trump admin stop work order for Vineyard Wind project, the 4th straight win for #offshore wind developers in efforts to restart halted projects. #energysky #climatesly #greensky
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A three-judge panel said the Ramsey County District Court correctly determined that the companies could not use the state's law against abusive litigation to have the lawsuit tossed because the statutes do not apply to enforcement actions brought by the attorney general.
Minnesota Appeals Court Won't Toss Climate Change Suit - Law360
A Minnesota appeals court on Monday affirmed a lower court's decision not to toss the state's lawsuit alleging that Exxon Mobil Corp., Koch Industries Inc. and the American Petroleum Institute concealed the climate change risks of fossil fuels.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM
A three-judge panel said the Ramsey County District Court correctly determined that the companies could not use the state's law against abusive litigation to have the lawsuit tossed because the statutes do not apply to enforcement actions brought by the attorney general.
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's antitrust lawsuit against fossil fuel companies opens a new front in climate change tort litigation, and is a riposte to red states using antitrust law to target pro-climate actions by companies.
January 27, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's antitrust lawsuit against fossil fuel companies opens a new front in climate change tort litigation, and is a riposte to red states using antitrust law to target pro-climate actions by companies.
As always, keep tabs on #climatesky tort developments with @law360.bsky.social’s Climate Tort Tracker. #energysky #greensky
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January 27, 2026 at 3:07 PM
As always, keep tabs on #climatesky tort developments with @law360.bsky.social’s Climate Tort Tracker. #energysky #greensky
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My latest for @law360.bsky.social: Michigan AG Dana Nessel's antitrust lawsuit against fossil fuel companies opens a new front in #climatesky tort litigation, and is a riposte to red states using antitrust law to target pro-climate actions by companies. #energysky www.law360.com/articles/243...
Mich. AG's Antitrust Suit Charts New Path For Climate Torts - Law360
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's antitrust lawsuit against fossil fuel companies opens a new front in climate change tort litigation, and is a riposte to red states using antitrust law to targe...
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January 27, 2026 at 12:54 PM
My latest for @law360.bsky.social: Michigan AG Dana Nessel's antitrust lawsuit against fossil fuel companies opens a new front in #climatesky tort litigation, and is a riposte to red states using antitrust law to target pro-climate actions by companies. #energysky www.law360.com/articles/243...
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In other news the US began importing #solar panels with cells made in #Ethiopia in July 2025. By Oct. '25 value had grown to $92 million, or about 300 MW. In a single month.
Ethiopia was the 4th-biggest source of US #solar imports in Sept. '25 and 2nd in Oct. '25 after Indonesia.
Watch this space.
Ethiopia was the 4th-biggest source of US #solar imports in Sept. '25 and 2nd in Oct. '25 after Indonesia.
Watch this space.
January 26, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Federal courts aren't buying the Trump administration's argument that construction of offshore wind farms should be halted for national security reasons, with some judges suggesting that the government isn't making its claim in good faith. www.law360.com/artic...
January 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Federal courts aren't buying the Trump administration's argument that construction of offshore wind farms should be halted for national security reasons, with some judges suggesting that the government isn't making its claim in good faith. www.law360.com/artic...
"It is so unusual for any administration to invoke national security and be shut down by a court," a construction lawyer who works on federal contracting issues told me. "That is an incredibly low bar, and yet, they didn't clear it." #energysky #greensky #climatesky
My latest for @law360.bsky.social: Federal courts aren't buying the Trump admin’s argument that construction of offshore wind farms should be halted for national security reasons, with some judges suggesting that the government isn't making its claim in good faith. www.law360.com/articles/243...
Feds' Wind Farm National Security Claim Faces Skepticism - Law360
Federal courts aren't buying the Trump administration's argument that construction of offshore wind farms should be halted for national security reasons, with some judges suggesting that the governmen...
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January 24, 2026 at 7:13 PM
"It is so unusual for any administration to invoke national security and be shut down by a court," a construction lawyer who works on federal contracting issues told me. "That is an incredibly low bar, and yet, they didn't clear it." #energysky #greensky #climatesky
My latest for @law360.bsky.social: Federal courts aren't buying the Trump admin’s argument that construction of offshore wind farms should be halted for national security reasons, with some judges suggesting that the government isn't making its claim in good faith. www.law360.com/articles/243...
Feds' Wind Farm National Security Claim Faces Skepticism - Law360
Federal courts aren't buying the Trump administration's argument that construction of offshore wind farms should be halted for national security reasons, with some judges suggesting that the governmen...
www.law360.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:20 PM
My latest for @law360.bsky.social: Federal courts aren't buying the Trump admin’s argument that construction of offshore wind farms should be halted for national security reasons, with some judges suggesting that the government isn't making its claim in good faith. www.law360.com/articles/243...
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve used the words “For Now” in a headline.
It’s an administrative stay, with no reasoning and, as such, should be of an extremely limited duration.
Additionally, the admin stay doesn’t “allow” unconstitutional action. In fact, part of DOJ’s argument below was that the injunction was too vague in parts as a “follow the law” order.
Additionally, the admin stay doesn’t “allow” unconstitutional action. In fact, part of DOJ’s argument below was that the injunction was too vague in parts as a “follow the law” order.
#00805436077 in Susan Tincher v. Kristi Noem (8th Cir., 26-1105) – CourtListener.com
JUDGE ORDER: The motion for an administrative stay of the preliminary injunction issued by the district court pending the Court’s consideration of the Government’s motion for a stay pending appeal is ...
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January 22, 2026 at 12:04 PM
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve used the words “For Now” in a headline.
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Scoop: The Trump administration is preventing Vineyard Wind from implementing major safety fixes to its offshore turbines, threatening public safety and the environment
An absolutely massive story in collaboration with @emilypont.bsky.social who took the lead for @heatmap.news
An absolutely massive story in collaboration with @emilypont.bsky.social who took the lead for @heatmap.news
Scoop: Trump Administration Refuses to Allow Safety Fixes at Vineyard Wind
The offshore wind developer was in the process of completing necessary repairs when the administration issued its stop work order, according to court filings.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Scoop: The Trump administration is preventing Vineyard Wind from implementing major safety fixes to its offshore turbines, threatening public safety and the environment
An absolutely massive story in collaboration with @emilypont.bsky.social who took the lead for @heatmap.news
An absolutely massive story in collaboration with @emilypont.bsky.social who took the lead for @heatmap.news
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NEW: Got some deets on the new assistant AG for fraud role
A DOJ letter to Congress explaining the new position/division does NOT mention WH oversight as Vance previously said
www.law360.com/articles/243...
A DOJ letter to Congress explaining the new position/division does NOT mention WH oversight as Vance previously said
www.law360.com/articles/243...
DOJ Outline of New Fraud Role Doesn't Mention WH Oversight - Law360
A U.S. Department of Justice official explained the parameters of the new role of assistant attorney general for fraud in a recent letter to Congress, obtained Wednesday by Law360, but did not…
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January 21, 2026 at 9:10 PM
NEW: Got some deets on the new assistant AG for fraud role
A DOJ letter to Congress explaining the new position/division does NOT mention WH oversight as Vance previously said
www.law360.com/articles/243...
A DOJ letter to Congress explaining the new position/division does NOT mention WH oversight as Vance previously said
www.law360.com/articles/243...
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Public interest groups are handling a majority of the lawsuits filed against the second Trump administration, while most large firms remain on the sidelines, according to a review by Law360 of more than 400 lawsuits filed in the first year of Trump's second term. www.law360.com/artic...
January 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Public interest groups are handling a majority of the lawsuits filed against the second Trump administration, while most large firms remain on the sidelines, according to a review by Law360 of more than 400 lawsuits filed in the first year of Trump's second term. www.law360.com/artic...
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Story here: www.law360.com/articles/243...
House Speaker Johnson Supports Impeachment Of Judges - Law360
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Wednesday threw his support behind efforts to impeach federal judges in Washington, D.C., and Maryland.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Story here: www.law360.com/articles/243...
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I just asked Speaker Johnson what his reaction is to increased pressure from senate republicans to impeach judges and he said “I’m for it”
Full response tk
Full response tk
January 21, 2026 at 3:38 PM
I just asked Speaker Johnson what his reaction is to increased pressure from senate republicans to impeach judges and he said “I’m for it”
Full response tk
Full response tk
Plenty of @ferc.gov watchers will be listening in.
Today, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over President Donald Trump's bid to fire Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook for alleged mortgage fraud. #SCOTUS www.law360.com/articles/241...
January 21, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Plenty of @ferc.gov watchers will be listening in.
My @law360.bsky.social story on the WH joining @pjminterconnection.bsky.social state govs in pressuring the grid operator to solve its power demand/power price issues…and why some #energysky regulatory experts are skeptical that it will move the needle much. www.law360.com/compliance/a...
White House Backs State Govs In Push For PJM Changes - Law360
The Trump administration on Friday joined an effort by 13 state governors to force the nation's largest regional grid operator, PJM Interconnection, to fix the issue of escalating power prices amid da...
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January 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM
My @law360.bsky.social story on the WH joining @pjminterconnection.bsky.social state govs in pressuring the grid operator to solve its power demand/power price issues…and why some #energysky regulatory experts are skeptical that it will move the needle much. www.law360.com/compliance/a...
Here’s my @law360.bsky.social story on the decision. www.law360.com/articles/243...
January 17, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Here’s my @law360.bsky.social story on the decision. www.law360.com/articles/243...
JUST IN: Federal judge GRANTS injunction lifting stop work order of Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, following a morning hearing. Trump administration is now 0-for-3 in court this week over its #offshorewind stoppages. #energysky #greensky #climatesky
January 16, 2026 at 7:48 PM
JUST IN: Federal judge GRANTS injunction lifting stop work order of Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, following a morning hearing. Trump administration is now 0-for-3 in court this week over its #offshorewind stoppages. #energysky #greensky #climatesky
My @law360.bsky.social story on a 2nd federal judge enjoining the Trump admin’s stoppsge of an #offshore wind project, this time, Empire Wind. #energysky www.law360.com/articles/243...
Equinor Win Makes Wind Projects 2-For-2 In Restart Bids - Law360
A D.C. federal judge on Thursday allowed work to resume on the Empire Wind project, the second time this week that a federal court has enjoined the Trump administration's stoppage of offshore wind pro...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:05 AM
My @law360.bsky.social story on a 2nd federal judge enjoining the Trump admin’s stoppsge of an #offshore wind project, this time, Empire Wind. #energysky www.law360.com/articles/243...
JUST IN: DC federal judge grants injunction allowing work on Empire Wind project to resume. Comes 3 days after different judge enjoined stoppage of Revolution Wind project. #energysky #greensky #climatesky
January 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM
JUST IN: DC federal judge grants injunction allowing work on Empire Wind project to resume. Comes 3 days after different judge enjoined stoppage of Revolution Wind project. #energysky #greensky #climatesky
My latest for @law360.bsky.social: The EPA’s decision to no longer put a dollar value on health benefits when crafting certain air pollution rules could be scrutinized in lawsuits, which could force the agency to justify departing from its long-standing practice. www.law360.com/energy/artic...
EPA's Cost Analysis U-Turn May Invite Courtroom Inquiries - Law360
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's decision to no longer put a dollar value on health benefits when crafting certain air pollution rules could be scrutinized in lawsuits, which could force the...
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January 15, 2026 at 1:40 PM
My latest for @law360.bsky.social: The EPA’s decision to no longer put a dollar value on health benefits when crafting certain air pollution rules could be scrutinized in lawsuits, which could force the agency to justify departing from its long-standing practice. www.law360.com/energy/artic...
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Story here: www.law360.com/articles/243...
January 15, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Story here: www.law360.com/articles/243...