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The U.S. and Its Nuclear Era | RealClearEnergy
21 hours ago · By Sarah Rosa , Benton Arnett. November 13, 2024. Nuclear energy has made headline after headline lately, with the latest announcement coming from Amazon and X-energy regarding their partnership to deploy more than 5 GW of next-generation nuclear energy—the largest commercial deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) to date.
Trumping the Electric Vehicle Mandate | RealClearEnergy
19 hours ago · November 13, 2024. One of Donald Trump’s main campaign themes was ending the federal electric vehicle mandate, which he calls a China-first policy that taxes the electric grid, subsidizes forced labor, and destroys American jobs. This means rescinding Biden Administration subsidies and mandates – but what else will he be able to do?
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Nov 5, 2024 · Solar and wind are rolling out rapidly in the U.S. They account for about 19 percent of energy generation today, and could reach more than 40% by 2030. This clean energy will rapidly replace coal, and many expect it will simply replace natural gas as well. But that’s a mistake: In fact, solar and wind will depend on gas for decades to come.
Solar and Wind Won’t Replace Natural Gas for Decades: They Will …
Nov 5, 2024 · Solar and wind are rolling out rapidly in the U.S. They account for about 19 percent of energy generation today, and could reach more than 40% by 2030. This clean energy will rapidly replace coal, and many expect it will simply replace natural gas as well. But that’s a mistake: In fact, solar and wind will depend on gas for decades to come.
People First Energy Policy Is a Winning Issue for Trump and the GOP
1 day ago · People First Energy Policy Is a Winning Issue for Trump and the GOP. In a historic 2024 election that returned Donald Trump to the White House, Americans decisively voiced their preference for a positive, people-first energy agenda prioritizing security, reliability, and affordability. Voting with their ballots and wallets, Americans rejected ...
American Natural Gas Is America’s Clean Energy Standard
Aug 20, 2024 · Natural gas powered 36% of America’s total energy needs in 2023 and 43% of U.S. electricity generation. Natural gas also helps improve air quality. Americans are enjoying 78% cleaner air since 1970. The transition from older coal-fueled technologies to more efficient natural gas turbines for electricity generation is the primary reason that ...
There Is No Clean Future Without Nuclear Energy
January 02, 2024. On the heels of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, it’s clear that nuclear energy’s role in achieving a clean energy future cannot be overlooked or understated. At COP28, we heard from dozens of top minds in-person and from afar who echoed the same message: Transitioning to cleaner energy sources cannot ...
America’s Emerging Energy Crisis - RealClearEnergy
Mar 1, 2022 · America’s Emerging Energy Crisis. By Matthew Kandrach. March 01, 2022. The warning signs are everywhere. We are stumbling toward an energy crisis that is likely to be far more severe and long-lasting than the upheavals of the 1970s. And no, this isn’t about Russia or Ukraine. This is about the perilous state of the U.S. electricity grid.
Calling All Consumers: It’s Time to Recall Our Failing Energy Policies
Apr 3, 2023 · These energy policies failed at a catastrophic cost to taxpayers, a familiar feeling to Californians. European Union nations and the UK have budgeted at least $756 billion – roughly last year’s U.S. defense budget – to offset record energy bills. Still, some elected leaders want us to accept this intentional economic self-harm in America.