ESG refers to financial investing that takes into account “environmental, sustainable, and governance” factors when decisions are made. Alex Epstein minces no words at RealClearEnergy: “ESG poses as a moral and financially savvy movement. In reality it is an immoral and financially ruinous movement that is destroying the free world’s ability to produce low-cost, reliable…
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The Biden Energy Package: 25 Moves That Push Up Prices
Americans for Prosperity, a conservative advocacy group, has compiled a list of Biden administration policies that are pushing up prices of energy. A sampling of the 25 actions: #1 and 2: Adopting new EPA oil and gas rules Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency announced new regulations governing methane emissions from oil and gas production, transmission, storage,…
The Wild Swings of Joe Biden’s Energy Policies Put America Last, and Sink His Poll Numbers, Too
President Joe Biden’s climate and energy policies are one critical factor in his sinking poll numbers and in the dwindling chances that the Democrats will keep either house of Congress in the mid-term elections. Biden’s and the Democrats’ fortunes are falling almost as fast as the average American’s energy, food, and fuel prices are rising….
Europe Heads toward an Energy Crisis. . . Is America Far Behind?
From Samantha Dravis in The Hill: “A crisis across the pond is foreshadowing what may happen as America looks to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and meet the goals of the Paris Accord.” *** “European nations are experiencing record surging natural gas prices, resulting in halted operations and a rise in energy prices for consumers that…
The Proper Role for Nuclear Power? Not a Big One, Says Energy Expert
A role for nuclear power in reducing carbon dioxide emissions is beginning to gain traction. The New York Times recently recommended it, and high-profile environmentalist Michael Shellenberger is an advocate. We asked Robert L. Bradley Jr. where nuclear power should fit in the future energy mix. Bradley is a widely respected energy analyst, founder of…
Are U.S. Subsidies Bringing Innovation to Renewable Energy?
No, says Ross Marchand in two segments of a three-part series from RealClearEnergy. Problem One: Failures plus Unnecessary ‘Successes’ These green companies (among others) failed: Abound Solar, Range Fuels, Solyndra. Others are considered successes but they didn’t need government guarantees: NextEraEnergy: “When the DOE greenlit the guarantee 10 years ago, NextEra had revenues totaling more…