"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."

"Citing the collapse of the power grid two years ago, Texas lawmakers are considering nine bills that would put Texas firmly in the economic-protection business. If enacted, the legislation would box out any alternatives to incumbent natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy."

"But I also believe we will always need some controllable fossil fuel-fired power plants in the mix, even if they run less often than they do today. It is great that our power is cleaner and cheaper than ever, but reliability must come first: You can’t see whether your power is green or not if you’re sitting in the dark."

“Despite the misinformation regarding mining being promulgated by its environmentalist opponents, Midas Gold’s proposal would use modern, heavily regulated mining to responsibly extract hundreds of millions of pounds of valuable domestic resources. Proceeds of the mining activities would also be used to reclaim the land and water damaged by earlier and largely unregulated mining.”

"Climate hawks should be encouraged by the laser-focused and limited federal effort envisioned by the Growing Climate Solutions Act."