A group of Republicans has asked President Trump in a letter to implement “immediate, decisive action” ahead of wildfire season. Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) is leading the group of GOP lawmakers to request Trump take action as the May-to-November wildfire season begins, noting fires have already impacted communities and the environment across the country. The letter, signed...
The Case for Eliminating Energy Star
On Friday, President Donald Trump released his budget proposal, which included targeted cuts to federal clean energy programs and ending funding to what the president calls “the Green New Scam.” The Trump administration is now shifting its focus to energy efficiency programs. CNN reported Tuesday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to shutter the Energy Star program....
Full Expensing is a Pro-Growth, Pro-Environment Policy
With the crafting of a reconciliation package in full swing, the fate of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) hangs in the balance. Much of the discussion in Washington has centered on what will happen to the energy tax credits. In a new paper, we outline how full expensing is a pro-growth, pro-environment policy that doesn’t pick winners and losers.
U.S. Pressure Leads Mexico to Fulfill Water Treaty Amid Texas Drought
Treaty Compliance Achieved Under Diplomatic Pressure On April 28, 2025, the U.S. government announced a major diplomatic development as the Government of Mexico agreed to begin immediate deliveries of water owed under the 1944 Water Treaty. The treaty, which governs the sharing of water from the Rio Grande and Colorado River between the U.S. and Mexico, requires...
The Future of Clean Energy Isn’t Government-Driven—It’s Consumer-Driven
The future of affordable, reliable, clean energy should not depend on the government. Instead, it should depend on consumers' choices. While governments can help by enacting policies that empower and reduce barriers to clean energy development, businesses and individual consumers will be the fundamental drivers of change, demanding cleaner, more sustainable energy.
38 Republicans call for ‘full repeal’ of Democrats’ energy tax credits
A group of Republicans called for a “full repeal” of energy tax credits passed by Democrats in 2022 in a Thursday letter. Their letter comes after a different group of 21 Republicans, mostly moderates, called for changes to be “targeted and pragmatic” in March, and four senators expressed opposition to a “full-scale” repeal last month. The two...
The U.S. Needs a Bigger Energy Boat
America faces an uncomfortable truth: our energy and environmental ambitions have been dangerously misaligned with our economic and geopolitical reality.
House votes to overturn California gas car ban — again defying internal watchdog
The House voted Thursday to ax California’s electric vehicle mandate — defying Congress’s own internal watchdog for the second day in a row. The House voted to undo the Biden administration’s approval of the California rule, which bans the sale of new gas-powered cars starting in 2035, using a tool known as the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The CRA...
Why FORGE Works
The global energy transition demands clean, abundant, and reliable alternatives to fossil fuels. Geothermal power — the heat of the earth — meets these criteria. Yet its widespread adoption has been hindered by technical and financial barriers, particularly in accessing geothermal resources deep within the earth. In February 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced...
Without American energy dominance, there is no American dream
The American Dream is made possible by abundance. The more jobs, the better. The more food on the table, the better. The stronger our national security, the better. An abundance agenda promises that any American who is determined and willing to work hard can tap into the United States’ unlimited potential and achieve his or...









