E&E News

E&E News is a reputable source of energy and environmental news for professionals. The site provides original, in-depth, and insightful journalism covering a wide range of topics related to energy and the environment including climate policy, environmental regulations, sustainability innovations in the energy sector, among others. The site has a clear focus on providing accurate, timely information that is unbiased.

83%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • The site demonstrates a clear anti-fossil-fuel initiative with the Biden administration is being prioritized, potentially leading to short shrift for any initiatives supporting the industry.

Conflicts of Interest

93%

Examples:

  • The site discusses how CenterPoint Energy's request for a $100 million grant through the Department of Energy's new Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program was rejected.

Contradictions

81%

Examples:

  • CenterPoint Energy provided electricity to a critical area that includes major industrial ports, oil refineries, and one of the nation's largest petrochemical hubs. It's unclear to what extent CenterPoint would have strengthened its distribution system by the time Beryl hit if DOE had awarded the company money in October.

Deceptions

69%

Examples:

  • The site includes statements that seem to be deceptive, such as 'It's unclear why the department rejected CenterPoint's request.' and 'The idea that LNG is dirtier than coal runs against previous academic and government studies, which have found that LNG can reduce planet-warming emissions.'

Recent Articles

  • Houston's Power Crisis in the Age of Extreme Weather: CenterPoint Energy's Rejected Grant and the Frustration of Residents

    Houston's Power Crisis in the Age of Extreme Weather: CenterPoint Energy's Rejected Grant and the Frustration of Residents

    Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 In July 2024, Houston, Texas faced a power crisis during Hurricane Beryl's landfall. The city's electrical infrastructure, particularly CenterPoint Energy's system serving industrial hubs and refineries, struggled to keep up with demand despite a rejected $100 million grant request for strengthening. Residents endured days without electricity amidst soaring temperatures and recovery from previous flooding events. Frustration ensued due to uneven power restoration and criticism towards Harris County's highest-ranking official.
  • President Biden Halts New Natural Gas Export Facilities Amid Controversy

    President Biden Halts New Natural Gas Export Facilities Amid Controversy

    Broke On: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 President Biden temporarily halts new approvals for natural gas exports, sparking praise from climate activists and criticism from Republicans, centrist Democrats and the energy industry.

  • House Speaker Proposes Two-Step Measure to Prevent Government Shutdown Amid Opposition

    Broke On: Saturday, 11 November 2023 House Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed a two-step stopgap spending measure to prevent a government shutdown. The measure aims to fund some parts of the government until Jan. 19 and others until Feb. 2. The proposal has been met with opposition from both parties. Moody's Investors Service lowered its outlook on the U.S. government's debt to 'negative' from 'stable.' If an agreement is not reached by Friday, a partial government shutdown could occur.