"Geothermal plants provide a steady, on-demand source of electricity, known as dispatchable generation. They pump steam or hot water from wells hundreds or thousands of feet underground to power turbines. Some leaders think such projects will complement wind and solar farms, whose production can vary based on weather conditions or the time of day."
All of the Above on Energy Requires the Critical Minerals Below
Any successful all-of-the-above energy policy that helps Americans' pocketbooks and drives environmental progress requires access to the resources below.
What’s the Matter with Texas?
Costly Command and Control Climate Policies in the Lone Star State Will Move the Climate Conversation Backward
Restoring America’s Nuclear Energy Leadership
"As our nation charts energy policy for the 21st century, nuclear must play a leading role to ensure global competitiveness and American energy dominance. Nuclear energy will no doubt play an essential role in the United States' clean energy future, and we must pave the way. I believe we can do it with bipartisan cooperation."
Nuclear Energy Can Be Key To Our Clean Energy Future — If Not For Outdated Regulations
Chris Barnard writes about the need to modernize regulations for nuclear energy in The Messenger. “As we continue to figure out how we will provide affordable, reliable and clean power to all Americans, we need to understand that there will be learning curves. Instead of giving up on nuclear energy, we must identify the ways that...
Economic and Environmental Lessons from the United States
Later this month, world leaders will gather at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP28. As with most economic policy questions, this topic is being driven forward by the United States.
How This Pandemic-Proof Online Farmers Market Can Promote Sustainable Farming
“Hence, the team decided Marketplacewould operate as a non-profit. They would partner with large companies looking to increase brand awareness of their mission to invest in sustainable programs and solicit donations from them. These companies would gain a financial tax incentive, and Marketplacewould use these funds to give subsidies to farmers that want to make the switch to sustainable farming.”
Google aims to run on carbon-free energy by 2030
"Google aims to power its data centers and offices using solely carbon-free electricity by 2030."
Joe Biden’s China Dilemma: “Save the Planet” or Protect Taiwan?
“China’s intentions should be judged by what it does, not its rhetoric—especially in an election year.”
Even Renewables Are Bigger In Texas
“This year, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas or ERCOT, the electric grid that services about 90% of Texas electricity, is scheduled to add almost as much wind as it has in the past five years combined and almost triple its solar capacity.”