#energy_policy | The Distraction Index
The Distraction Index
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15 events across 11 weeks
0
Damage
5
Distraction
10
Noise
10.0
Avg A
19.2
Avg B
WEEK 55
Jan 11 – 17
DIST
2026-01-16
Trump Administration Halts All Offshore Wind Projects
Policy Change
federal · broad
A
23.4
B
27.2
DIST
2026-01-16
Trump Administration Proposes Forcing Grid Operators to Bend to His Will on Affordability
Policy Change
federal · broad
A
24.0
B
25.8
NOISE
2026-01-16
Trump Administration Backs Year-Round E15 Fuel, Seeks Congressional Action
Policy Change
federal · moderate
A
0.4
B
2.2
WEEK 50
Dec 7 – 13
NOISE
2025-12-11
First Gulf of Mexico Oil Lease Sale Draws $279 Million in Bids
Policy Change
federal · moderate
A
10.6
B
9.2
WEEK 47
Nov 16 – 22
DIST
2025-11-21
Trump Administration Approves Massive Offshore Oil Drilling Expansion
Policy Change
federal · broad
A
15.0
B
26.2
WEEK 46
Nov 9 – 15
NOISE
2025-11-14
Trump Administration Advances Nuclear Power Strategy for AI Energy Demands
Policy Change
federal · broad
A
6.5
B
24.9
DIST
2025-11-14
Trump Energy Policy Sends Shockwaves Through Wind Industry
Policy Change
federal · moderate
A
WEEK 38
Sep 14 – 20
NOISE
2025-09-20
Trump Administration Moves to Revoke Wind Project Permit
Policy Change
federal · moderate
A
9.6
B
17.7
WEEK 37
Sep 7 – 13
NOISE
2025-09-13
House Backs Resolution in Favor of New Coal Lease Sales
Policy Change
federal · broad
A
7.6
B
12.6
WEEK 34
Aug 17 – 23
NOISE
2025-08-23
White House Extends Order to Keep Michigan Coal Plant Open
Policy Change
single state · moderate
A
9.4
B
20.5
DIST
2025-08-23
Trump Blames Rising Electricity Prices on Renewable Energy
Information Operation
federal · broad
A
WEEK 20
May 11 – 17
NOISE
2025-05-17
Republican House Bill Would Harm US Rooftop Solar Companies
Policy Change
federal · narrow
A
0.3
B
9.0
WEEK 15
Apr 6 – 12
NOISE
2025-04-05
Trump Nuclear Energy Initiative in Texas
Policy Change
single state · moderate
A
0.0
B
9.0
WEEK 13
Mar 23 – 29
NOISE
2025-03-29
Trump Fires Clean Energy Leader From TVA Board Without Public Explanation
Personnel Capture
single state · moderate
A
12.1
B
17.3
WEEK 4
Jan 19 – 25
NOISE
2025-01-24
Trump Signals End to US Oil Imports from Venezuela
Policy Change
international · moderate
A
5.0
B
18.3
14.5
B
38.7
11.8
B
29.8