Democrats Dangerously Moving Even More Left on Energy Policy Daniel Turner, Real Clear Energy, April 24, 2019 The 2020 Democratic candidates are racing to the left, and if you’re an energy worker or an American who cares about strong economic growth and energy independence, their rhetoric and policies should send a shiver down your spine. This week, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth … read more

Renewable energy mandates are costly climate policies Amy Harder, Axios, April 22, 2019 One of the most popular climate-change policies in America — renewable energy mandates — is also expensive, a new study says.   Driving the news: Standards in roughly 30 states that require a portion of electricity to come from renewable sources, mostly wind and solar, are driving up … read more

China’s Far From Done With Coal as Regulator Eases New Plant Ban Bloomberg News, April 19, 2019 The decision underscores how dependent on coal the world’s second-largest economy still is, even as it invests hundreds of billions of dollars in cleaner energy sources such as natural gas, wind turbines and solar panels. While coal’s share of China’s total energy consumption … read more