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.
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Gas Stove Bans Promoted From Baseless Conspiracy Theory To New York State Policy
Christian Britschgi of Reason reports on New York’s gas stove ban. “New York’s new state budget includes a provision banning gas stoves in new residential construction. CNN reports that only electric stoves will be allowed in buildings under seven stories by 2026 and taller buildings by 2029.” Read the full article here.
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Maine transmission line is stalled despite court victories
Benjamin Storrow of E&E News talks about the permitting challenges that clean energy is facing. “The 146-mile transmission line, known as NECEC, is supplied by hydroelectric dams that have prompted concerns among environmentalists for their land-use impacts. But the project is a pillar of New England’s attempts to green its power supplies by reducing the...
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House Republicans Are Seizing The Energy Moment
House Republicans have made energy affordability and energy security the centerpiece of their campaign. It’s time Democrats follow suit.