Ask people about the future of energy, and you’ll probably hear mention of “solar,” “wind,” and “ethanol.” These developing energy technologies have been invested in, loaned to, subsidized, and mandated—yet they’ve repeatedly fallen short. If the vaunted renewables aren’t yet…
Tag: energy policy
It’s All About Energy, Cost, and International Competition
We are in an economic war—and it is bigger than Republicans and Democrats battling over tax increases and spending cuts. It is global. The stock market has gone up and down, based on news of Europe’s financial solutions one day,…
Obama Caves to Pressure, Withdraws Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
This morning President Obama announced, “I have requested that Administrator Jackson withdraw the draft Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards at this time.” Just hours before, the worst jobs numbers in a year were released. Business and industry groups have…
The “O” In Obama Doesn’t Stand For Oil
Sometimes, the chosen one’s never-ending campaign for President reminds me of the movie “Joe vs the Volcano.” “Harry, I know he can get the job, but can he do the job?” Yet, if there’s one thing he’s shown us during…
Political Gumption and Gasoline Prices
Chaos in the Middle East and the subsequent spike in prices at the pump spotlight the failure of America’s long-term energy policy. Reminiscent of the seventies, we are, once again, held captive by other’s instability. Just the potential tanker delays…
Political Pressure to Fix Energy Problems of the Future
The coldest temperatures in the contiguous states created a “state of emergency” due to a disruption of natural gas delivery. Power plants were shut down, workers sent home, schools closed, and shelters set up for those without heat. This was…
AC/DC Not PC
I just want to remind my readers that tommorow is Election Day. If you haven’t already voted early, be sure to vote tomorrow and help take back America from the hands of the Progressives. I am giving my space today…
