logo
Exclusive: Contentious power line's developer plans gas connection

Exclusive: Contentious power line's developer plans gas connection

Axios5 days ago
Invenergy, the company behind a huge proposed Kansas-to-Indiana transmission project facing political headwinds, will seek to connect a gas-fired power plant it's developing to the line, per a source close to the company.
State of play: Invenergy is also in active discussion with a company to bring existing coal-fired generation onto the proposed Grain Belt Express project, according to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Why it matters: Such fossil fuel-based connections could change how the line is perceived. It currently would connect large wind resources in Kansas to points eastward and has long been viewed as a major boost to renewables.
In late November, the Energy Department's loan office that backs low-emissions tech announced a conditional $4.9 billion loan guarantee for the project's first phase.
Invenergy has touted the project's ability to "unlock access to one of the strongest combined wind and solar energy resources in the United States."
The intrigue: Prominent Missouri GOP opponents of the line have criticized it as a green energy project and emphasized Biden-era federal support.
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri said on X this month that he secured a pledge from Energy Secretary Chris Wright that he'll be "putting a stop to the Grain Belt Express green scam."
Hawley said he had spoken directly with President Trump. Missouri AG Andrew Bailey — a Republican who has launched a probe of the project — has similarly called it part of the Biden-era "green new scam."
Missouri GOP officials also have argued that Grain Belt Express runs against the interests of farmers and other landowners and criticized use of eminent domain.
DOE did not provide comment but has broadly said it is reviewing Biden-era loan commitments.
It said Hawley is trying to kill a massive project that's "aligned with the President's energy dominance agenda."
Zoom in: Under FERC rules, Grain Belt Express LLC is currently managing its own interconnection process until the project becomes operational, but it's open to all generators, the source explained.
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Mace teases decision on S.C. governor bid: ‘Couple of days'
Mace teases decision on S.C. governor bid: ‘Couple of days'

The Hill

time13 minutes ago

  • The Hill

Mace teases decision on S.C. governor bid: ‘Couple of days'

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Sunday she plans to decide in the coming days whether to launch a bid for South Carolina governor. In an interview on Fox News's 'Fox Report Weekend,' Mace hinted that she 'may be forced' to enter the race. 'I will be making a decision over the next couple of days about my future,' Mace said. 'I believe I may be forced to run for governor because I can't watch my beautiful red state of South Carolina go woke. It's gone woke over the last couple of years.' The congresswoman was asked about local coverage of her Friday event in New Hampshire, which anchor Jon Scott said that the local paper reported, 'all but confirms a run for South Carolina governor.' Mace would enter a crowded GOP primary race, with candidates including state Attorney General Alan Wilson, state Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), who launched his campaign in recent days. But Mace, in the Sunday interview, sought to present the election as a two-person race against Wilson. 'This is a two-man race, if I get in, between me and Alan Wilson, the South Carolina Attorney General, who likes to put pedophiles on trial and give them one day in jail serve,' she said. 'And so I don't believe that the South Carolina people will go for that,' she continued, 'but we'll be making a decision about my future over the next couple of days, and we're excited about it.'

The MAHA Priority Pursued by Lawmakers on Both Sides of the Aisle
The MAHA Priority Pursued by Lawmakers on Both Sides of the Aisle

Epoch Times

time15 minutes ago

  • Epoch Times

The MAHA Priority Pursued by Lawmakers on Both Sides of the Aisle

Open sidebar Premium Reports Both Democrat and Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation that targets advertising by drug manufacturers. Listen Save By Nathan Worcester | July 27, 2025Updated:July 27, 2025 WASHINGTON—The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda has helped shape the second Trump administration, with early actions targeting mercury in vaccines, artificial food dyes, and ultra-processed foods. That's thanks in large part to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who dropped out of the presidential race in August 2024 and joined forces with then-presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump. Share this article Leave a comment More Premium Reports see more Trump Secures Key Trade Agreements Ahead of Aug. 1—Here's What to Know The Rise of China's 'Surveillance Colonialism' in Africa Ending the Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales—What to Know Defending Dollar Supremacy May Be Next Phase of US–China Trade War How Things Stand 6 Months After Palisades Fire 26 Years of Persecution: Surviving, Escaping, and Remembering CCP's Attacks on Falun Gong From Hopeless to 'A Beacon of Hope': The Story of a Drug Addict's Faith-Inspired Recovery 9 Things to Know About Big Pharma, in Charts What's Behind the US–Canada Lumber Feud? AD To ensure we reach the high standards of reliability and neutrality that you expect from us, we are engaging with Ad Fontes Media to analyze our content. If you find an article you think falls short of the standard, please submit the link through this form. Copyright © 2000 - 2025 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Donald Trump Repeats False Claim Beyoncé Was Paid $11 Million To Endorse Kamala Harris; Calls To Prosecute Singer, Oprah & Al Sharpton
Donald Trump Repeats False Claim Beyoncé Was Paid $11 Million To Endorse Kamala Harris; Calls To Prosecute Singer, Oprah & Al Sharpton

Yahoo

time42 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

Donald Trump Repeats False Claim Beyoncé Was Paid $11 Million To Endorse Kamala Harris; Calls To Prosecute Singer, Oprah & Al Sharpton

On Saturday, Donald Trump repeated false claims that Beyoncé was paid $11 million to endorse Kamala Harris on the campaign trail in October of last year. The Truth Social post comes as the president faces scrutiny from his own base over the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Taking to his social media platform yesterday, the GOP leader wrote, 'I'm looking at the large amount of money owed by the Democrats, after the Presidential Election, and the fact that they admit to paying, probably illegally, Eleven Million Dollars to singer Beyoncé for an ENDORSEMENT (she never sang, not one note, and left the stage to a booing and angry audience!), Three Million Dollars for 'expenses,' to Oprah, Six Hundred Thousand Dollars to very low rated TV 'anchor,' Al Sharpton (a total lightweight!), and others to be named for doing, absolutely NOTHING! These ridiculous fees were incorrectly stated in the books and records. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PAY FOR AN ENDORSEMENT. IT IS TOTALLY ILLEGAL TO DO SO. Can you imagine what would happen if politicians started paying for people to endorse them. All hell would break out! Kamala, and all of those that received Endorsement money, BROKE THE LAW. They should all be prosecuted! Thank you for your attention to this matter.' More from Deadline Beyoncé Reunites Destiny's Child For Final 'Cowboy Carter' Tour Stop In Vegas Stephen Colbert Praises 'South Park's Naked AI Trump PSA: "An Important Message Of Hope" Donald Trump Denies Being Briefed That His Name Appeared In Jeffrey Epstein Files, Despite Wall Street Journal Report That He Was Informed Trump is referring to the 35-time Grammy-winning artist's appearance at a rally in Houston, where the singer took to the stage to endorse the vice president and call for unity. 'It's time to sing a new song, a song that began 248 years ago. The old notes of downfall, discord, despair no longer resonate. Our generations of loved ones before us are whispering a prophecy, a quest, a calling, an anthem. Our moment right now — it's time for America to sing a new song. Our voices sing a chorus of unity. They sing a song of dignity and opportunity,' she said to the crowd. Federal campaign spending records show a $165,000 payment made from the Democratic presidential candidate's organization to Beyoncé's production company, per CNN, with 'campaign event production' listed as the reasoning for the expenditure. Last year, senior spokesperson for the Harris campaign Adrienne Elrod told Deadline that the campaign did not pay any celebrity endorsers but was required by campaign finance law to cover costs associated with holding such events, per Federal Election Commission rules. This accounts for the $1 million the Harris campaign spent on Oprah's Harpo Productions, as the famed TV personality endorsed her at a Michigan-held 'Unite for America' event in September 2024. The baseless allegation was fact-checked by websites and PolitiFact last year, though Trump repeated his sentiments about Beyoncé, Oprah and Al Sharpton back in February. Trump has also previously harped on the matter in a post made back in May, where he named other influential Harris endorsers like Bruce Springsteen and Bono, calling for a 'major investigation.' There's also no evidence to suggest such expenses were incorrectly categorized, and though Trump maintained payment for endorsement is illegal, there's actually no FEC law that prohibits such campaigns for paying for endorsements, though they must disclose such expenditures. Best of Deadline Celebs Supporting Zohran Mamdani In New York's Mayoral Race: From Ramy Youssef To Cynthia Nixon The Fox News To White House Pipeline: TV Personalities Who Joined The Trump Administration Celebrities Voting And Encouraging Voting In The 2024 Election

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store