CALIFORNIA CITY—California’s precariously out-of-date hybrid power grid can’t handle the state’s growing amounts of solar and wind energy coming online, with system managers already forcing repeated cutbacks in renewables and a continued reliance on conventional energy to keep the grid stable, according to state data. The shortcomings of the transmission grid, which energy consultants in…
Here’s California Flooring It to the ‘Clean’ Energy Future—With Its Transmission Slipping Badly
‘Inflation Reduction Act’ a Win for Renewable Energy, Won’t Help Inflation
In his prepared remarks, President Joe Biden called the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) one of the most “significant laws in our history” and hyped it as a win for reducing inflation and tackling the “climate crisis.” Likewise, Senate Democrats claim the IRA will “help fight inflation” while simultaneously lowering the cost of energy for…
Capitol Report (Aug. 22): Dr. Anthony Fauci Announces Retirement; Update on FBI Trump Raid
Dr. Anthony Fauci is stepping down in December—and Republican lawmakers are vowing to investigate him even when he’s out of office. Just a few weeks ago, Fauci hinted at the possibility of staying on until the end of 2024. With the sudden news of his retirement, some are asking: why now? President Joe Biden’s pause…
Why We Lost Trust in the Expert Class
Commentary For years, European policymakers had assured the world that the relatively rapid “transition” to “green” energy was the world’s preordained future—regardless of the costs. Accordingly, many European Union governments followed the advice of green experts. They eagerly shut down coal, natural gas, and nuclear power plants to transition immediately to “renewable energy.” Most citizens…
Climate Bill for 43 Percent Emissions Reduction by 2030 Passes Australia’s Lower House
The Australian federal government has passed its climate bill, legislating a 43 percent emissions reduction target, through the lower house. It was passed 89 votes to 55 with the support of Greens, teal independents, and Tasmanian Liberal MP Bridget Archer after a number of minor amendments. The legislation sets a target of 43 percent carbon…
Independent MP Explains Why She Abstains From Voting on Climate Change Bill
An Independent MP has revealed why she abstained from voting on the Climate Change Bill, saying it lacks details and doesn’t explain the economic impact on low-income communities. It comes as the Climate Change Bill passed through parliament, 89 votes to 55, within one week after it was first introduced. Dai Le, who defeated high-profile…
From the C-Suites to the Media, When It Comes to Energy, We Need More Balance, Less Fear
Commentary IMPERIAL, Pennsylvania—In the last 22 years, protecting and caring for the planet has gone from a “we’re all in this together” part of our culture to a political wedge issue. And it isn’t just your average pedestrian wedge issue that surges and wanes with each election cycle. No, this one is volatile, vengeful, and…
Inflation Reduction Act—or Radical Green New Deal?
Commentary Make no mistake, the so-called Inflation Reduction Act unveiled Wednesday by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will do nothing that its supporters state—in fact, it will do quite the opposite. If passed, the act will increase the prices that Americans pay for energy, make the United States less energy secure,…
Race Towards Net Zero Will Break Energy Market, Drive Up Energy Price: Analyst
An analyst has warned that the push for net zero with existing renewables technologies by 2050 will break the energy market and lead to a stark increase in Australia’s energy price within a decade. It comes as Australia, and the world, continues to struggle with an energy crisis amid supply issues plaguing much of the…
Why Is China Shunning Solar Energy?
Commentary Solar is the future, we’re told. It’s risk-free, we’re assured. But it’s not. Solar energy is inefficient. It’s also costly, not just financially but also environmentally. The world is in the midst of a food security crisis. Now, in an effort to combat this escalating crisis, China, the most populated country in the world,…
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