"The federal government’s heavy-handed regulation of our energy industry and move toward a 'green economy' have forced us to have fewer options to choose from for our grid. When one source of energy fails, the other sources have to pick up the slack or the entire energy grid could shut down."
How US influence can end harmful fisheries subsidies
"The world needs healthy fish populations, not populations depleted by overfishing. A thriving ocean underpins strong economies and coastal communities not only in the United States but also across the globe."
Clean Energy to Make More Carbon-Negative Fuel Available for Transportation with bp
“'Carbon-negative RNG is being used today by thousands of vehicles with more and more fleets requesting it every week,' said Andrew J. Littlefair, CEO and president of Clean Energy. 'Taking this next step allows us to expand the availability of the fuel while providing dairy owners with a way to make a significant impact on the environment and create an additional revenue stream.'"
AI Can Help Keep the Lights On, But We Still Need Better Policy
AI will help improve energy markets in meaningful and unpredictable ways, but consumer-focused energy policies are essential to capitalize on America’s energy abundance and to drive energy innovation forward.
Cooling homes without warming the planet
“'It’s clear when you look at the swath of the world that’s in the hot, humid tropics, there’s a growing middle class, and one of the first thing they’ll want to buy is an air conditioner,' Dorson says. 'Developing more efficient air conditioning systems is critical for the health of people and of our planet’s environment.'”
High-Speed Rail—Courtesy of the Private Sector
"FECI intends to complete construction of the new Brightline project before the 2028 Olympics come to California. If it does, the firm will have offered yet another demonstration of how the private sector can succeed where the public sector fails. "
Seaweed: An Out-of-the-Box Experiment in Carbon Mitigation
Studies show introducing seaweed into the cattle diet can help the meat industry reduce its carbon footprint.
House GOP Outlines an Infrastructure Agenda
As the process to pass an infrastructure package continues, House Republicans used committee hearings last week to explain their vision for infrastructure legislation. Members across the party outlined improvements to regulatory reform, water infrastructure, surface transportation, and broadband.
Consumers are in for some relief: Lower energy prices are on the way
The International Energy Agency has good news: Oil and natural gas prices will probably be lower over the next five years.
The American Public Favors Competitive Energy Markets – So Does the Environment
"Market competition is how the United States has established itself as a leader in so many different areas. With public opinion lining up with the practical advantages of competitive energy markets, deregulating energy markets and promoting competition among energy sources and producers is a no-brainer – both for consumers and the planet."