"Climate change is a problem that requires prudent management, not society-transforming plans that will create little overall change if developing economies do not follow suit. Policies that respect the private sector’s ability to innovate will produce new technologies that will help mitigate the expected negative consequences of climate change, which are likely to accrue gradually over decades. In their commendable zeal to protect the planet, policymakers must not be overly ambitious that they do not react to the problem in a way that compromises their country’s economic and national security interests."
It’s Time to Rethink Policy Choices Driving Higher Winter Energy Bills
"Competitive power suppliers are deploying private capital to operate, innovate and invest in reliable and cleaner generation technology, including renewables and storage."
Proposed Electric Vehicle Tax Credits Benefit Unions, Wealthy Individuals—Not Environment
"Of the estimated $7.5 billion in electric vehicle credits to be claimed between 2018 and 2022, corporations will take about half. Of the other half claimed by individual Americans, 78% will go to people making over $100,000 per year."
Americans Should Proclaim the Virtues of Economic Freedom at COP
At COP, conservatives should sing from the economic freedom hymnal at every opportunity and compete with other, more dour hymnals.
Katie Tubb Outlines Regulatory Reforms Needed to Advance Nuclear
Analysts and experts such as Katie Tubb are advocating for common-sense reforms that will spur energy innovation, keep energy costs low, and protect the environment. As the world turns its eyes to COP, it is important that remember Nuclear Science Week and all the benefits that nuclear energy provides.
A History Lesson on COP Can Inform Future Progress
To mitigate the risks of climate change and better adapt to a changing climate, delegates at COP26 would be wise to embrace free enterprise solutions.
University of Texas Releases Electric Competition Scorecard
"The Conservative Energy Network (CEN) will host a webinar on Wednesday, October 27 at 11:00 AM ET to discuss the study’s findings with Dr. Rhodes. CEN believes that today’s economy calls for a rethinking of the role of utility providers. Policies should be enacted to encourage competition in the marketplace and recognize the rights of individuals to choose how they purchase and consume electricity. You can register for the webinar here."
Biden’s ‘Climate-Resilient Economy’ Roadmap Is Largely Superfluous
The Biden administration believes that private companies and markets are not effectively pricing into their calculations the effects of man-made climate change on housing, stocks and bonds, physical assets, crop yields, and fire risks. Consequently, President Joe Biden has issued Executive Order 14030 on Climate-Related Financial Risk.
Bud Albright Joins Right Voices Interview Series to Kick off Nuclear Science Week
As the world celebrates Nuclear Science Week, it is important that the United States has leaders such as Bud Albright that are dedicated to educating the public and advancing innovative solutions to the world’s greatest energy and environmental needs.
France, Czech Republic and others push for nuclear in EU’s green investment rules
"The countries have long pushed for nuclear to be included as a means of achieving the bloc's climate goals, although the recent spike in energy costs, especially for gas, have added weight to the debate with the region heavily reliant on Russian imports."