Energy
Don’t Squander America’s Energy Prowess (From InsideSources)
America has become a worldwide energy powerhouse. This means millions of middle-class jobs, an improved balance of trade, far less likelihood of wars over oil and a cleaner environment. The biggest threat to these gains is not the Green New Deal, but r ...
Fueling A Green New Deal With Liquefied Natural Gas (From InsideSources)
The Green New Deal promises vast economic and environmental benefits in the decade ahead. But natural gas has already provided such benefits and can provide a great deal more, especially as the U.S. becomes a powerhouse in exporting liquefied natural g ...
Protect The Electric Grid From America’s Enemies (From InsideSources)
There have been several recent strong warnings about the dangers of cyberattacks on the electric grid along with positive defensive developments. Continued vigilance is imperative. Lexington Institute’s Paul Steidler has written a commentary for Inside ...
Preventing The Mother Of All Power Outages (From RealClearEnergy)
A major report by the Department of Homeland Security warns about catastrophic power outages, such as those that would occur from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack. For too long, policy makers have ignored such warnings and action is overdue. Lexin ...
America’s Grid Upgrades Should Include Fixing EMP Vulnerability (From RealClearEnergy)
Major improvements to the electric grid should include addressing the potentially serious risks faced from long-term shutdowns from electromagnetic pulse events. These improvements are affordable, especially when done in conjunction with other grid upg ...
Fortifying the Electric Grid (From InsideSources)
Amid superstorms and hurricanes, Americans are increasingly concerned about the state of the electric grid. There have been many positive, ongoing developments in recent years that are strengthening grid reliability and reducing the likelihood of outag ...
How Electric Vehicles Can Support the Grid
Executive Summary Click here to read the full report as a pdf. Many people recognize that electric vehicles benefit the environment, but fewer realize the electric grid can operate more efficiently with these cars. They are cheaper to maintain and oper ...
How Can U.S. Help Its Neighbors? Export More Natural Gas (From Investor’s Business Daily)
There are many compelling reasons the U.S. is looking to expand energy exports, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG). Close to home, LNG will help to strengthen the economies of many Caribbean and nearby countries. It will also provide significant ...
How Utilities Make Sure We Have Electricity Access in Extreme Weather (From RealClearEnergy)
Damages from natural disasters in 2017 alone cost $306 billion, the most expensive year on record. Flying debris and downed trees from high winds, coastal flooding, and fires in dry regions can cause significant damage to the U.S. electricity system. W ...
U.S. Military Sites in Europe Are Dependent on Russia for Electricity (From RealClearDefense)
As the Nord Stream II pipeline is beginning construction in the Baltic Sea, President Donald Trump warned that Germany has become “captive to Russia.” Representatives in Congress are also worried about European dependence on Russian energy. To ensure s ...