Congress would do well to work together and overhaul the nation’s outdated permitting system. Fast-tracking more critical projects like Hermosa and modernizing regulations would be a good place to start.
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Natural Gas Hookup Ban Restricts Consumer Choice
"The problem is, natural gas bans are unlikely to work that way, and in the meantime, they restrict consumer choices and jeopardize the innovation that has led the U.S. to cleaner, safer technologies. Prioritizing climate change considerations over all else will serve only to stop consumers from using the type of energy that works best for their situations."
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Holtec granted license for spent nuclear fuel storage in NM
Alaina Mencinger and Dan McKay of the Albuquerque Journal report on a spent nuclear fuel storage facility in New Mexico. “The license would allow the Florida-headquartered company to receive, possess, transfer and store 500 canisters of spent nuclear fuel — a total of 8,680 metric tons of spent fuel — for 40 years. Holtec plans...
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Rep. Debbie Lesko is on a Mission to Protect Consumer Choice, Reduce Energy Costs
With summer around the corner, consumers are in need of affordable and reliable energy. Leaders such as Rep. Debbie Lasko are leading the charge to reduce regulatory hurdles and drive energy and economic progress in the United States and abroad.
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It’s Time to Take the Unnecessary Politics Out of ESG and Retirement Savings
"If the purpose of ERISA is to protect retirement savings, both sides of the aisle should focus on the duties of loyalty and prudence owed to beneficiaries and plan participants, and less on an Administration’s policy agenda. Ironically, this is what ERISA was originally intended to protect against."
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The West Needs Russia to Power Its Nuclear Comeback
Jennifer Hiller, Daniel Michaels, and Kim Mackrael of The Wall Street Journal report on the West’s reliance on Russian fuel to power its nuclear comeback. “A gaping hole in the plan: The West doesn’t have enough nuclear fuel—and lacks the capacity to swiftly ramp up production. Even more vexing, the biggest source of critical ingredients...
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Putting regenerative solutions in the Farm Bill would benefit us all
"Investing in regenerative agricultural solutions shouldn’t be viewed as politically divisive or at odds with economic returns. It can benefit us all. We need strategic investments to accelerate this momentum. We need to invest in farmers and ranchers to unleash powerful, unique climate solutions that our planet and food systems need."
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Energy Gradualism
"Changing future industrial processes to use electricity instead of coal, gas, and oil will require even more electric power. Uprating nuclear power plants to make more power has been successful, and many permitted sites can accommodate additional power plants. Uprating transmission lines within existing corridors is also feasible, with line voltage upgrades, advanced conductors, and gas-insulated substations."
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Permitting Reform Is Good for People and the Planet – What Is Congress Waiting For?
"While carving out a compromise on energy permitting between congressional Republicans and Democrats will not be an easy task, it is a fight worth having, and soon. The United States is home to world-renowned innovators, builders, and entrepreneurs – it is time we allow them the license to build our clean energy future."
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Costly Gas Stove Bans and the Crusade on Consumer Choice
Durable climate solutions will come from the market giving people what they want at cost-competitive prices.
