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Order essentially freezes agency with about $50 billion budget Trump has vowed to unravel Biden’s climate-friendly policies The Trump administration has halted spending, loans and other actions at the Energy Department as part of a “comprehensive review” to ensure they align with the president’s priorities, according to a memo from the agency’s acting secretary seen …
I’ve spent the last 18 months compiling the highest-leverage ways to unleash American energy. Here are the results. By Alex Epstein I’ve spent the last 18 months talking to the some of the smartest energy researchers, lawyers, policymakers, and business leaders about the highest-leverage ways to unleash American energy. Here’s the result: 5 goals, 24 …
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it won’t hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change. The order allows the city of Honolulu’s lawsuit against oil and gas companies to proceed. The city’s …
By Yogi Schulz We’ve all read about the heated and continuing debate about the effectiveness and cost of solar and wind renewable electricity generation. Some have hyped these technologies as the saviour for the energy transition to address the impact of climate change. Others have challenged their cost, reliability and lifespan. Where do these technologies …
Where Does Solar and Wind Renewable Electricity Generation Make Sense? – Yogi Schulz Read More »
As a new year dawns and winter takes hold, it’s worth considering the cost of energy. After a meeting in Italy last spring, the G7 countries (including Canada) pledged to triple renewable energy sources (e.g. wind, solar) globally to ensure an “affordable” energy future. But while direct costs for wind and solar are dropping, they remain expensive due …
COMMENTARY: Solar and Wind Power Make Electricity More Expensive – That’s a Fact Read More »
Record oil production, more Indigenous ownership and inching closer to LNG By Deborah Jaremko It’s likely 2024 will go down in history as a turning point for Canadian energy, despite challenging headwinds from federal government policy. Here’s some of the good news. 10. New carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects to proceed In June, Shell announced it …
Energy North: Top 10 Good News Stories About Canadian Energy in 2024 Read More »
Kimberly Guilfoyle recently interviewed me on what I think the incoming administration, including some promising new political appointees, can do to unleash American energy. The full video and transcript are below. As a preview, here’s what I view as the top 5 energy policy priorities: Liberate responsible energy development End preferences for intermittent electricity Set …
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More From Irina Slav It has been a tough last week for climate finance negotiators, UN officials, Northvolt’s executives, one of India’s wealthiest men, the UK government, the EU, and me, because I can’t resist a temptation, especially when it’s staring me in the face and making EV sounds. So, buckle up because a lot’s …
COMMENTARY: Chaos at the Energy Transition Asylum – Irina Slav Read More »
By Gavin Maguire (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump’s support for the fossil fuel sector and climate scepticism have sparked dismay throughout the global climate tracking community, and fears that his policies may reverse global energy transition momentum. His campaign speeches included pledges to boost domestic oil and natural gas output and to remove mandates on electric …
COMMENTARY: Gauging The likely Trump Effect on U.S. Energy & Power Sectors Read More »
COP 29 leaders are demanding over a $1 trillion a year in climate reparations from the US and other successful nations. They don’t deserve a nickel. By Alex Epstein COP 29 is calling for over $1 trillion in annual climate reparations A major theme of COP 29 is that the world should set a “New …
COMMENTARY: The Injustice of Climate Reparations – Alex Epstein Read More »
