Anti-fracking law looms large in Colorado
By David Wojick, Ph.D. Proposition 112 is an industry destroying "leave-it-in-the-ground" trick, artfully disguised as an innocent health measure.
Anti-fracking chaos in Colorado
By David Wojick, Ph.D. The anti-fracking folks are trying a slick new strategy in Colorado. Instead of banning fracking they just make it impossible.
Can “renewables” dent the world’s need for Electricity?
By Ronald Stein and Todd Royal Can wind and solar keep the lights on and transportation moving?
‘Green, clean and affordable’ – and requiring more investigation
Bloom electricity costs about $200 per megawatt-hour – three times the price of typical coal, gas, nuclear or hydroelectric power.
The emerging U.S. energy powerhouse
Two months ago, the US became the largest producer of crude oil.
Exxon to spend $1 million to promote tax on CO2
Exxon is sending the money to Americans for Carbon Dividends (ACD), a group headed by former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, a Republican.
16 Senator’s come out against President Trump’s corn ethanol plan
Sixteen Republican senators have come out against President Donald Trump’s plan to allow year-round sales of ethanol blended gasoline.
California ranks #1 in sending dollars abroad for energy
The USA is now a net exporter of crude oil, with crude oil exports exceeding imports. This oil boom is beneficial to 49 states, but not to California.
Poll: Tom Steyer’s Green energy campaign isn’t very popular
A renewable energy campaign financed by Tom Steyer is trailing by double digits, an indication that Arizona voters are not too excited about a dramatic shift to wind and solar.
“ACE” — The new Affordable Clean Energy Plan supports American energy
"ACE" will allow America to develop affordable and reliable carbon management technologies that can be shared with the world.
Colorado should rethink its risky Energy Plan
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) recently approved a Colorado Energy Plan that attempts to substitute wind power for coal power. CFACT has petitioned the PUC to reconsider this ill-advised decision.
Three “Green” ballot initiatives to shut down fossil fuels this November
The war on energy moves to the states.
EPA rolling back Obama’s mercury rule
The Obama administration originally found that forcing coal-fired plants to use the mercury control technology would cost an estimated $9.6 billion a year — the most expensive clean air regulation. This cost was far higher than the expected annual health savings of $6 million. However, the administration was able to rack up these health saving numbers by enabling the MATS Rule, with co-benefits adding another $80 billion, according to The New York Times.
China set to mine as many as 400 million additional tons of coal
That’s about a 10 percent increase in China’s coal production capacity. China is far away from the green energy renaissance many environmental activists claimed.
California is setting up the world for more emissions and higher costs
California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has proposed banning a critical refinery process technology at two Southern California refineries that is required for manufacturing cleaner-burning gasoline.