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Robert Nolan is a senior energy analyst for Times Media Service, based in the Houston bureau. Nolan covers energy and transportation, from solar, wind and geothermal power to fossil fuels and nuclear energy, and how energy drives homes, industries and transportation, with a focus on emerging technologies. Nolan holds a master's degree in sustainable energy and green technologies and grew up in Carlow, Ireland.
Stories by Robert Nolan
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June 2026
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News: Business
California Foreign Oil: Trump Officials Warn of National Security Threat
Trump officials highlight California's 60% reliance on foreign oil as a national security threat, advocating for the restart of the Sable Oil Project to boost domestic supply.
March 2026
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October 2025
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News: Business
El Segundo Refinery Fire: CA Gas Prices Could Jump
September 2025
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News: Lifestyle
SCE Rate Increase 2025: SoCal Residents Face Higher Bills
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News: Government
California Climate Laws Defense: Battling Trump’s Rollbacks
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News: Business
US Renewable Energy Breaks Records in 2025: Solar & Wind Soar
The United States has broken multiple records for renewable energy generation and capacity in 2025. Solar and wind now contribute more to the national power grid…
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News: Government
California Climate Deal: Cap-and-Trade, Oil, & Electric Bills
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News: Business
Big Rock 200 MW Battery Site Live in Imperial County