Today’s headlines: Iran braces for a potential power plant attack, and more

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ENERGY SHOCK

• Iranians prepare for a potential U.S. attack on power plants in the country as President Donald Trump fails to come to a deal with leaders in Tehran. (Associated Press)

• Five EU finance ministers call for raising taxes on energy companies bringing in windfall profits as fuel prices skyrocket. (Reuters)

POLITICS

• The White House releases its 2027 budget request, which includes plans to further dismantle Biden-era policy by rolling back funding for EV chargers and clean energy while boosting fossil fuels, mining, and AI development. (E&E News)

CLEAN ENERGY

• A survey of clean energy developers and permitting professionals finds drawn-out federal permitting timelines and high costs are holding projects back. (E&E News)

DATA CENTERS

• A Wisconsin city today will vote today on whether to bar data center development, becoming the first municipality to take on such a vote. (Politico)

• State legislators and other stakeholders are increasingly pushing data center developers to invest in the power grid infrastructure they need to get their energy-hungry facilities off the ground. (Latitude Media)

EMISSIONS

• The EPA publishes a rule that would roll back a piece of the Biden administration’s methane regulations for oil and gas drillers, and says it’s working on a more dramatic reversal. (The Hill)

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

• Polestar announces plans to build its flagship Polestar 3 electric SUV in the U.S. and to phase out Chinese production. (Inside EVs)

• Tesla’s electric semi-truck plans are finally moving forward after years of delays, though charging challenges remain and general interest in electrification has waned. (Latitude Media)