Nobody is saying it, but the advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning may be springboarding the increased intensity of the competition for nuclear fusion – which many are now saying is far less than “30 years away.” The burning question among the few who are fully aware of the stakes in this race is...
Author: RealClearEnergy
Natural Gas Is Green and Hugely Beneficial Economically
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed into law late last month a bill defining “green energy” as “… any energy generated by utilizing … hydrocarbons which, when combusted for the purpose of electricity generation meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the authority of the Clean Air Act, and...
For National Security, We Need Uranium Mined in America
Perhaps it’s too soon to mark nuclear power’s revival in the U.S. but there is a burst of activity that should ultimately yield a new generation of advanced nuclear plants and small modular reactors. This is especially true for major industrial energy consumers – which now also includes data centers – where there is a...
Energy Realism for the AI Generation
The media loves to portray Gen Z as uniformly opposed to fossil fuels, with Greta Thunberg as our supposed spokesperson. But there’s an inconvenient truth behind this dream of theirs: My generation is building an AI-powered future that demands more energy than any generation before. As Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill recently pointed out, there’s a...
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry Doesn’t Just Talk the Talk, He Walks the Walk on Energy Dominance
President Donald J. Trump’s energy plans to promote oil and gas production can reset the world stage, and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is on board. This month he signed into law a bill that prioritizes production of fossil fuels and nuclear power, rather than wind and solar power, in his state. The new law, Act 462...
American Energy Dominance Is Imperative
This week, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, members of Congress, representatives from OpenAI, NVIDIA, and other energy and technology leaders will gather in Washington to tackle the United States’ energy challenge: How can we quickly and cheaply deploy the energy America needs to support our economy and win the AI race with China? Hosted by American Affairs,...
A DOGE Reboot Is Vital to Energy Dominance
President Trump’s vision to Unleash American Energy requires a functional government to execute it. Yet the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has made government less functional. With Elon Musk stepping down from DOGE, now is the time for DOGE 2.0 to live up to its name. Otherwise, the president’s energy objectives are in jeopardy. The administrative state was overdue...
Why President Trump’s EO on Deep Sea Mining Is a Strategic Imperative
Adversarial nations and strategic competitors currently dominate global supplies of rare earth elements—and control much of the world’s processing capacity for other critical minerals. These resources are essential for everything from fighter jets and submarines to semiconductors, satellites, and energy infrastructure. Without secure access to them, America’s economic future and national defense are at risk, particularly with rapidly...
Without Energy Abundance, America Loses the AI Race
America stands at a historic energy crossroads that is arguably as critical to our future global leadership as was the completion of the transcontinental railway or the interstate highway system. The decisions we make today about our energy future will determine whether we lead or follow in the global AI revolution and whether we maintain...
The Time Has Come for Competitive Transmission in Texas
Texans have long championed free enterprise and competition. Over 25 years ago, our state was one of the first to deregulate most of our electricity market, unleashing billions in private investment and innovation. We know that when businesses compete, consumers win. Yet today, one critical part of our electric system remains shielded from competition by outdated...