Kellie Lunney

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., United States

Senior Reporter at Bloomberg Environment

Senior Reporter at Bloomberg Government

Senior reporter @BGOV covering energy and environment on Capitol Hill. Proud Francophile and Empire State native. Born on a cusp. Retweets are not endorsements.

Articles

Refugee Money Slashed, Migrant Child Fund Launched in Trump Plan

1 week ago | news.bgov.com | Ellen M. Gilmer |Kellie Lunney

Funding for refugee support and medical services would be zeroed out, and a new account would help manage unaccompanied migrant children under a Trump administration budget proposal. A draft budget document for the Health and Human Services Department, which includes the Office of Refugee Resettlement, proposes to eliminate funding under the Refugee Support Services and Transitional and Medical Services programs.
Trump Proposes Eliminating Low-Income Energy Assistance Program

1 week ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Kellie Lunney |Robin Meszoly

A program that helps low-income households with their energy bills would be eliminated under President Donald Trump’s proposed fiscal 2026 budget. A draft budget document obtained by Bloomberg Government recommends no funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which protects the health and well-being of approximately 6 million families who can’t afford heating and cooling expenses.
Trump Proposes Eliminating Low-Income Energy Assistance Program

1 week ago | news.bgov.com | Kellie Lunney |Nyah Phengsitthy

A program that helps low-income households with their energy bills would be eliminated under President Donald Trump’s proposed fiscal 2026 budget. A draft budget document obtained by Bloomberg Government recommends no funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which protects the health and well-being of approximately 6 million families who can’t afford heating and cooling expenses.
Home Energy Tax Credit Crucial for Managing Grid, Analysis Finds

1 week ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Kellie Lunney

A tax credit providing incentives for more energy-efficient homes can free up the crowded electricity grid, as energy-hungry data centers proliferate across the US, a nonprofit group says.
Home Energy Tax Credit Crucial for Managing Grid, Analysis Finds

1 week ago | news.bgov.com | Kellie Lunney

A tax credit providing incentives for more energy-efficient homes can free up the crowded electricity grid, as energy-hungry data centers proliferate across the US, a nonprofit group says.
AI Data Center Rising Energy Consumption Targeted by Democrats

1 week ago | news.bgov.com | Kellie Lunney |Oma Seddiq

Artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency-mining data centers—fueled by massive amounts of electricity—would have to pay a fee if they exceed a new federal greenhouse gas emission standard under Democratic legislation introduced Friday in the Senate. The bill, led by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and co-sponsored by Sen.
Senate Votes to Repeal Biden Gas Water Heater Efficiency Rule

2 weeks ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Alexis Waiss |Kellie Lunney

The Senate voted53-44to ax Biden administration energy efficiency standards for gas tankless water heaters, marking a win for gas industry lobby groups and Republican lawmakers who argued the rule unlawfully removes condensing water heater options from the market. H.J.Res. 20 will scrap a December 2024 Energy rule directing manufacturers to comply with new energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters, a type of consumer water heater.
Senate Votes to Repeal Biden Gas Water Heater Efficiency Rule

2 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Alexis Waiss |Kellie Lunney

The Senate voted53-44to ax Biden administration energy efficiency standards for gas tankless water heaters, marking a win for gas industry lobby groups and Republican lawmakers who argued the rule unlawfully removes condensing water heater options from the market. H.J.Res. 20 will scrap a December 2024 Energy rule directing manufacturers to comply with new energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters, a type of consumer water heater.
Trump's Cuts to Weather Agency Stoke Farmer, Insurance Worries

2 weeks ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Kellie Lunney |Skye Witley

Workforce downsizing at a key federal weather agency threaten to delay billions in crop insurance payouts to farmers and limit access to critical weather prediction tools, according to farmers, lawmakers and former federal officials.
Trump's Cuts to Weather Agency Stoke Farmer, Insurance Worries

2 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Kellie Lunney |Skye Witley

International TradeEmailApril 10, 2025, 9:00 AM UTCWorkforce downsizing at a key federal weather agency threaten to delay billions in crop insurance payouts to farmers and limit access to critical weather prediction tools, according to farmers, lawmakers and former federal officials.