The White House and both sides of the aisle in Congress are rushing to put together a stimulus package to limit the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. While the full extent of the economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis is yet to be determined, the global economy is facing dramatic turbulence. 72% of Americans […]
ENERGY / Environment
The Economic Standard: Federal Interference Blocking Renewable Energy
Wind power has gradually become the leading source of renewable energy in the United States. With strong consumer demand for lower carbon energy and new technology lowering the price of production, wind power now rivals solar and fossil fuels on cost. Despite wind’s success, conflicting federal policies are picking winners and losers in the industry while fleecing taxpayers through […]
Allowing LNG on the Railroads Would Be a Win for Consumers and Workers
Liquified natural gas (LNG) is a versatile and affordable source of energy that is increasingly abundant across America. An inability to bring much of this gas to market, however, stands between the country’s newfound resources and the communities who need it. To lower energy costs for consumers and untether the potential of the rail industry, […]
California’s Solar Panel Mandate Only Worsens the Housing Crisis
Diversifying our sources of energy provides a variety of benefits, such as greater reliability and lower carbon emissions. While a new mandate for residential solar panels in California represents a step towards diversification, the regulations shift the financial burden onto the state’s poorest residents. At a time when the Golden State is blighted by an affordable housing crisis, legislators […]
Justice Served: NY Supreme Court Rejects NY AG’s Flimsy Case Against ExxonMobil
At the core of this case is a now notorious New York State law called the Martin Act. The Martin Act is a New York-specific statute that has recently found use as a political sledgehammer for the state attorney general. Originally passed by state lawmakers in 1921 as an anti-fraud measure to regulate the sale and […]
Real Clear Energy: Can the Public be Convinced that Electric Vehicle Subsidies are Worth it?
It’s been about 10 years since the government first subsidized electric vehicles (EV). Yet, the results haven’t been that great. With billions going to EV subsidies every year, politicians must convince the public that our tax dollars are being used effectively. As evidence suggests, EV subsidies aren’t helping climate change at all and it’s only a matter of time […]
Real Clear Energy: New Freight Regulations Would Derail U.S. Energy Independence
As the United States inches closer to becoming completely energy self-reliant, it is imperative that energy producers and communities across the country have the necessary flexibility to bring energy to the market. However, as our op-ed in Real Clear Energy points out, some regulators are considering the imposition of price regulations on railroads, which could […]
Morning Consult: Stealth Regulations Are Taxing Low-Emissions Transportation
Protecting the environment and consumer prices are two issues that most Americans are concerned about. So it’s not surprising that federal bureaucrats have been purposefully quiet about proposals to impose sweeping new regulations that would hamper the country’s freight railroads — the most environmentally sound way to move freight over land — and do so […]
Coalition Letter: Oppose “Green New Deal” Legislation
Today, ACI joined over 30 groups in urging Senator Mitch McConnell to oppose any “Green New Deal” legislative language buried inside unrelated legislation. The letter is available online.
Inside Sources: Fear Mongering Deprives Consumers of Low-Emissions Affordable Nuclear Energy
Both federal and state lawmakers are grappling with the challenge of ensuring that businesses and consumers have affordable and reliable electricity, while limiting greenhouse gas emissions that will exacerbate climate change. Despite the hysteria around nuclear power, the facts show that nuclear is one of the safest and cheapest low-emission forms of energy. To understand […]