OPEC’s Production Hike Proves Why America Must Lead on Energy

May 6, 2025

OPEC’s decision to increase oil production by over 400,000 barrels per day is more than just a supply adjustment, but a calculated move to undermine U.S. energy independence and manipulate global markets to weaken American producers. As Power The Future said in a statement, this is exactly why the U.S. cannot afford to rely on hostile or self-interested foreign powers for something as critical as energy. “This move by OPEC is proof they fear President Trump’s American energy dominance agenda,” said Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director for Power The Future. “Having grown accustomed to capitulation and weakness, OPEC has…


Green AGs Sue to Save Failing Wind Industry While Utility Bills Rise

May 6, 2025

A group of Democratic Attorneys Generals, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for pausing federal approvals for wind energy projects. The lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of violating federal administrative law by not offering any detailed justification for suspending new wind projects. Reuters reports, “Seventeen states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit, opens new tab filed in federal court in Boston argued that the decision by the Republican president’s administration to indefinitely pause all federal wind-energy approvals is unlawful and must be blocked.” New York’s Letitia James spearheads this lawsuit. The legal action comes even though taxpayers could be on…


Energy Explained: New Mexico Governor Spends Lavishly on the Backs of Energy Workers

May 5, 2025

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham continues her lavish spending with questionable accountability through her “contingency fund.” According to an investigative report, utilizing documents uncovered by Power The Future, Governor Lujan Grisham spent over $96,000 on items such as fine dining, alcohol, and to pay Santa Fe’s reusable shopping bag fee. “Among the governor’s expenses were $6,400 for a Zozobra-themed party, more than $4,000 on catering at upscale restaurant Sazón for one event, and purchases at a Santa Fe wine shop. The fund also covered purchases from online coffee shops, party decorations, and even Miller Lite and Tootsie Rolls. Records also show the…


Congress Pushes Back on California’s Gas Car Ban

May 2, 2025

California’s plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035 might sound like a bold step toward a greener future, but for many Americans, it’s simply out of touch with economic reality. That’s why the House of Representatives voted to express disapproval of the state’s clean car mandate this week.  Fox Business reports, “The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted 246-164 on a GOP resolution to express congressional disapproval of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which was first adopted in 2022 and establishes a minimum percentage of zero-emission cars that rises from 35% for the 2026 model…


PTF Celebrates President Trump’s Energy Wins During First 100 Days

April 30, 2025

This week, Power The Future launched a full-page ad in the Washington Times highlighting President Trump’s unprecedented energy accomplishments during his first 100 days back in office. Recognizing that energy is the foundation for our economy and that the previous administration weakened America’s energy industry, President Trump declared an emergency on his first day in office. These efforts reversed previous failed decisions and charted a new path for American power.  In the first 100 days, the Trump administration has:  All the above leads to one thing: American Energy Dominance. “President Trump didn’t simply undo Joe Biden’s energy failures – he’s reignited America’s energy…


The Pain in Spain Came Mainly From Solar Strain

April 29, 2025

Life is returning to normal in Spain and Portugal today, but Monday’s massive blackout should not be dismissed as a fluke. It should be treated as a cautionary tale of what happens when your electric grid bets too heavily on intermittent sources like solar without enough scalable, dispatchable backup power. According to reporting from Fox News’ Greg Norman, the widespread blackout that brought train systems, airports, government buildings, and financial networks across the Iberian Peninsula to a halt is now being blamed on two likely solar plant breakdowns in southwest Spain. Spain’s grid operator Red Eléctrica identified the incidents as the source…


Alaska Poised to Lead America’s Energy Future 

April 29, 2025

Alaska’s vast reserves of natural resources, from oil and gas to critical minerals, have long positioned it as a central player in America’s energy landscape. With momentum building for renewed development, the state is ready for an energy boom that could reshape the nation’s energy future and diminish reliance on foreign adversaries. Speaking at the State Financial Officers Foundation conference in Orlando, Alaska Department of Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum discussed the economic lifeblood that resource development represents for Alaska. “The vast majority of our state government funds come from mining and crude oil,” Crum told Fox News Digital. “It’s not just a…




With Bold Action from the Department of the Interior, U.S. Energy Independence Takes a Giant Leap Forward

April 24, 2025

In a bold move to start his second term and secure America’s future, President Trump declared a National Energy Emergency. To align with this historic executive order, Secretary Doug Burgum of the Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced emergency permitting procedures that will dramatically accelerate the development of domestic energy resources and critical minerals, shortening a process that once took years to a matter of days. This action is more than policy. It’s a statement of urgency and strength, and we applaud Secretary Burgum’s bold and swift action. The United States must no longer tolerate the bureaucratic gridlock that has stifled innovation,…