On February 1, an urgent alert was sent to supporters of wind energy. It stated: “The PTC is the primary policy tool to promote wind energy development and manufacturing in the United States. While it is set to expire at…
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Mitt, We Have A Problem
Dear Mitt, Congratulations on winning the Iowa Caucus! I know you have worked long and hard for the Republican Presidential Nomination. On the night of the caucuses, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (DWS), was heard…
The Keystone XL Pipeline – A Line In The Sand For America’s Future
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…
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…
