"Jose Fernandez, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, said in an interview the administration is mulling 'around a dozen' mineral projects around the world for potential federal financing."

"The wrong way, however, would be detrimental and only further undermine America’s economic interests. Basing a U.S. industrial security policy on a losing long-term strategy, such as a subsidy-only approach, and failing to address major problems, such as the inability to build anything at home, would only strengthen the hand of Beijing."

"It seems everyone but our state legislators understand that renewable energy and fossil fuels don't have to be mutually exclusive. If we want to keep the lights on for the foreseeable future, especially during severe weather events, we need as much reliable thermal power available as possible. But our short-term needs shouldn't derail Texas from the long-term goal of having an efficient, more affordable grid powered mostly by clean energy. If we want to remain the nation's leader in renewable energy, we can't treat it like an inconvenience."

"U.S. allies are upset about the Inflation Reduction Act’s generous subsidies for domestically manufactured green technologies. In his trip to Washington last week, Mr. Macron said the U.S. subsidies may 'perhaps fix your issue but you will increase my problem.' They’re really a problem for everybody."

"Lawmakers’ dubious reaction to the proposed redesign appears to have morphed into a red light after senators heard testimony that the untested marketplace would make investors skittish to commit to building coveted natural gas plants in Texas."