Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Power The Future ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.powerthefuture.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Trump Puts the Brakes on the Foreign Solar Scam](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-puts-the-brakes-on-the-foreign-solar-scam/) - For years, climate activists demanded that Americans subsidize and surrender their energy system to unreliable solar power while foreign countries flooded the market with artificially cheap components and wiped out American producers. President Trump is putting a stop to it. The President’s new action will restrict imports of foreign polysilicon and solar products, impose new tariffs, and - [Skepticism Is Not a Conspiracy When the Plan Is to Alter the Sky](https://www.powerthefuture.com/skepticism-is-not-a-conspiracy-when-the-plan-is-to-alter-the-sky/) - Climate activists are no longer satisfied with regulating power plants, banning appliances, or restricting the cars Americans drive. Now, some companies want to manipulate the atmosphere itself by spraying sunlight-reflecting particles above the clouds. As POLITICO reports, the growing push has united skeptics on both the right and left who worry that the risks could outweigh - [Michigan Voters Should Take a Close Look at Abdul El-Sayed's Energy Agenda](https://www.powerthefuture.com/michigan-voters-should-take-a-close-look-at-abdul-el-sayeds-energy-agenda/) - With Abdul El-Sayed securing the Democratic nomination for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, voters should carefully consider what his energy plan could mean for families across the state. For years, El-Sayed has embraced some of the most extreme energy policies in American politics. “Abdul El-Sayed may have won the Democratic nomination, but Michigan families would - [Make America Mine — And Manufacture — Lithium Again](https://www.powerthefuture.com/make-america-mine-and-manufacture-lithium-again/) - [Democrats are powered by high gas prices, forgetting they loved expensive energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/democrats-are-powered-by-high-gas-prices-forgetting-they-loved-expensive-energy/) - [Meet the Six States Celebrating America 250 by Raising Your Gas Tax](https://www.powerthefuture.com/meet-the-six-states-celebrating-america-250-by-raising-your-gas-tax/) - [World Cup fans enamored by US culture should bring home more than ranch dressing](https://www.powerthefuture.com/world-cup-fans-enamored-by-us-culture-should-bring-home-more-than-ranch-dressing/) - [No A/C, No Problem. France Shrugs At Thousands Dead For ‘Climate Change.’](https://www.powerthefuture.com/no-a-c-no-problem-france-shrugs-at-thousands-dead-for-climate-change/) - [The Iran MOU Ensures U.S. Energy Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-iran-mou-ensures-u-s-energy-dominance/) - [Energy That Powered America to 250](https://www.powerthefuture.com/energy-that-powered-america-to-250/) - [Op-Ed: Daniel Turner: Cement is at the forefront of Making America Great Again](https://www.powerthefuture.com/op-ed-daniel-turner-cement-is-at-the-forefront-of-making-america-great-again/) - [America Has Centuries of Coal. It's Time to Use It.](https://www.powerthefuture.com/america-has-centuries-of-coal-its-time-to-use-it/) - A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey confirms what energy advocates have long known: America holds a vast coal supply. According to the report, the coal resources beneath federally managed public lands could power the nation for at least 600 years. With 356 billion short tons of available coal resources and an additional 4.2 billion short - [Bill Gates Never Should Have Had a Top Secret DOE Clearance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bill-gates-never-should-have-had-a-top-secret-doe-clearance/) - This week, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) revealed that Bill Gates held a Department of Energy "Q" security clearance from 2014 to 2021, raising a simple question: Why? A Q clearance is among the federal government's highest levels of security access. It is typically reserved for individuals who require access to information involving nuclear weapons, critical energy infrastructure, - [Over the Weekend: PTF Uncovers Billionaire Funded Campaign to Sabotage America's AI and Technology Boom](https://www.powerthefuture.com/over-the-weekend-ptf-uncovers-billionaire-funded-campaign-to-sabotage-americas-ai-and-technology-boom/) - [PTF Report Spurs Congressional Calls for FBI Investigation Into Foreign Donors](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-report-spurs-congressional-calls-for-fbi-investigation-into-foreign-donors/) - [President Trump's Plan Clears Path for AI Growth While Protecting Ratepayers  ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trumps-plan-clears-path-for-ai-growth-while-protecting-ratepayers-2/) - [Emergency Energy Order for 17 States Exposes Failure of Wind and Solar](https://www.powerthefuture.com/emergency-energy-order-for-17-states-exposes-failure-of-wind-and-solar/) - [Senator Ted Cruz: Energy Champion of the Month](https://www.powerthefuture.com/senator-ted-cruz-energy-champion-of-the-month/) - Power The Future is proud to name Senator Ted Cruz our Energy Champion of the Month. Senator Cruz is leading the Senate effort to stop the growing campaign of climate lawfare against American energy workers and producers. Alongside Senators Tom Cotton, Ted Budd and Mike Lee, Cruz introduced the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act, the Senate - [Emergency Grid Order Proves Wind and Solar Cannot Keep the Lights On](https://www.powerthefuture.com/emergency-grid-order-proves-wind-and-solar-cannot-keep-the-lights-on/) - The Department of Energy has issued an emergency order directing power plants across a 17-state region to increase electricity production as extreme summer demand threatens grid reliability. The order specifically warns of “potential low output from wind and other variable energy resources” and “the potential for lower wind and solar” when electricity demand is at its highest. In other - [President Trump's Plan Clears Path for AI Growth While Protecting Ratepayers ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trumps-plan-clears-path-for-ai-growth-while-protecting-ratepayers/) - Today, President Trump announced updates to the Ratepayer Protection Pledge. The changes are a smart way to address one of the country’s biggest challenges: providing enough energy for artificial intelligence while shielding families from higher utility bills. With over 200 utilities, data center developers, and other organizations already supporting it, the pledge helps America build the - [Trump Administration Doubles Down on Coal](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-administration-doubles-down-on-coal/) - The Trump administration is moving aggressively to strengthen America’s coal industry, reverse Biden-era regulations and preserve the reliable power plants the country increasingly needs. E&E News reports that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin told the newly revived National Coal Council that the administration has already completed “many of the items” on the industry’s policy agenda, with additional regulatory - [Mission Accomplished: Massachusetts Replaced 1,500 Megawatts With Nothing](https://www.powerthefuture.com/mission-accomplished-massachusetts-replaced-1500-megawatts-with-nothing/) - Four years ago today, Joe Biden stood on the rubble of the former Brayton Point Power Station and declared it “the frontier of clean energy in America.” What he was really celebrating was destruction. Brayton Point had been New England’s largest coal plant, generating nearly 1,500 megawatts of dependable electricity, enough to power one in five - [Dunleavy Refuses to Let Alaska Tax Its Gasline to Death](https://www.powerthefuture.com/dunleavy-refuses-to-let-alaska-tax-its-gasline-to-death/) - Governor Mike Dunleavy deserves credit for refusing to let a group of state senators turn Alaska’s greatest energy opportunity in generations into a vehicle for another damaging tax. Dunleavy is showing the foresight to recognize that Alaska’s long-term economic future will be secured by developing its vast energy resources, not by sacrificing transformative investment for - [Lucid's Collapse Is Another Reality Check for the EV Market](https://www.powerthefuture.com/lucids-collapse-is-another-reality-check-for-the-ev-market/) - Lucid is an American company that makes luxury electric vehicles (EVs). The problem is that no one wants EVs. Lucid’s recent stock drop is another warning sign that the EV market still struggles despite years of subsidies, mandates, and political hype. Consumers have made it clear they want vehicles that are affordable, reliable, and fit - [New York Just Told the AI Economy to Build Somewhere Else](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-york-just-told-the-ai-economy-to-build-somewhere-else/) - Governor Kathy Hochul says New York's first-in-the-nation moratorium on large-scale data centers is about protecting consumers and the environment. In reality, it's a policy that tells one of the world’s fastest-growing industries to invest elsewhere. Data centers are the backbone of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the modern economy. They attract billions in private investment, - [PTF Calls for Scrutiny of Foreign Funding in War on American Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-calls-for-scrutiny-of-foreign-funding-in-war-on-american-energy/) - [BREAKING: Another Day, Another New Fee from Lujan Grisham Administration](https://www.powerthefuture.com/breaking-another-day-another-new-fee-from-lujan-grisham-administration/) - [PTF Applauds Stop Climate Shakedown Act to Protect Producers, Working Families](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-applauds-stop-climate-shakedown-act-to-protect-producers-working-families/) - [OPEC is Losing Its Grip As American Energy Leads the World](https://www.powerthefuture.com/opec-is-losing-its-grip-as-american-energy-leads-the-world-2/) - [California Fails, Joins Five States "Celebrating" America 250 By Raising Gas Taxes](https://www.powerthefuture.com/california-fails-joins-five-states-celebrating-america-250-by-raising-gas-taxes/) - [American Energy Dominance Powers Peace Through Strength](https://www.powerthefuture.com/american-energy-dominance-powers-peace-through-strength-2/) - [NOAA Hurricane Outlook Should Guide Preparedness, Not Justify Costly Climate Mandates](https://www.powerthefuture.com/noaa-hurricane-outlook-should-guide-preparedness-not-justify-costly-climate-mandates-2/) - [PTF Uncovers Billionaire Funded Campaign to Sabotage America's AI and Technology Boom](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-uncovers-billionaire-funded-campaign-to-sabotage-americas-ai-and-technology-boom-2/) - [Trump’s Energy Dominance Agenda Is Powering a Natural Gas Boom](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trumps-energy-dominance-agenda-is-powering-a-natural-gas-boom/) - President Trump’s energy dominance agenda is already changing the math for America’s electric grid. Politico reported that the U.S. Energy Information Administration has “nearly tripled its prediction for new gas plant capacity” over the next few years. At the start of 2025, EIA expected 23 gigawatts of new natural gas capacity from 2026 to 2030. Its new - [Trump’s Deregulatory Agenda Checks the Boxes for American Energy Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trumps-deregulatory-agenda-checks-the-boxes-for-american-energy-dominance/) - President Trump’s deregulatory agenda just made a great stride. As E&E News reported, “President Donald Trump has laid out his wide-ranging regulatory plan to sweep away regulations and bolster American industry and fossil fuel energy.” The new Unified Agenda, released by the Office of Management and Budget, makes clear that deregulation is central to the mission. - [Nothing Says "Happy Birthday, America" Like a Higher Gas Tax?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/nothing-says-happy-birthday-america-like-a-higher-gas-tax/) - As Americans get ready to travel to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday, drivers in five states are facing something far less celebratory: increased gasoline taxes. Starting July 1, California, Washington, Maryland, Virginia, and Mississippi are raising their state gas taxes, adding another expense for families. Instead of making it easier for Americans to celebrate Independence - [It's Time to Build: Why Permitting Reform Is the Energy Policy We've Been Waiting For](https://www.powerthefuture.com/its-time-to-build-why-permitting-reform-is-the-energy-policy-weve-been-waiting-for/) - American energy has a building problem. We have the resources. We have the technology. What we don't have is a permitting system that allows us to move fast enough to meet the moment. That's exactly what Sen. Alan Armstrong's (R-OK) American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 aims to fix, and it's an idea - [American Leadership Takes on China's Rare Earth Minerals Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/american-leadership-takes-on-chinas-rare-earth-minerals-dominance/) - For years, China has held a near-stranglehold on the global supply of critical minerals, controlling much of the cobalt and copper production that powers everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to advanced military equipment. Now, the Trump Administration is taking real steps to change that. A new U.S.-backed investment by Virtus Minerals in the Democratic - [Europe’s Answer to Summer: More Restrictions](https://www.powerthefuture.com/europes-answer-to-summer-more-restrictions/) - Summer is here again, and Europe is responding the only way it seems to know how: by restricting ordinary people. As France swelters through temperatures above 104 degrees, more than 1,300 schools have closed, homes remain largely unequipped with air-conditioning, and officials have now cracked down on drinking alcohol in public. The pattern is familiar. - [Falling Gas Prices Show American Energy Dominance Is Delivering Results](https://www.powerthefuture.com/falling-gas-prices-show-american-energy-dominance-is-delivering-results/) - American drivers are starting to see pump prices lower. According to AAA, the national average price for regular gasoline has dropped below $4 a gallon, continuing a steady decline that has seen prices decrease more than 51 cents in the past month alone. For families managing household budgets, summer travel plans, and rising daily expenses, - [American Energy Dominance Powers Peace Through Strength](https://www.powerthefuture.com/american-energy-dominance-powers-peace-through-strength/) - Recent tensions around the Strait of Hormuz tested America's energy resilience, and the results are clear. As tensions with Iran grew, some experts warned that oil prices could hit $200 a barrel. That didn't happen. Instead, oil prices opened today around $80 per barrel, while gasoline prices continue dropping. According to AAA, the national average - [U.S. Becomes World’s Largest Oil Exporter](https://www.powerthefuture.com/u-s-becomes-worlds-largest-oil-exporter/) - The United States is now the world’s largest oil exporter, according to Reuters, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia and marking a major shift in global energy markets. Reuters reported that U.S. crude and fuel exports climbed to roughly 10.5 million barrels per day in May, making America the top global exporter for the third consecutive month. The - [The Federal Government Was Funding Its Own Opposition, Until Today](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-federal-government-was-funding-its-own-opposition-until-today/) - Secretary Burgum's Interior Department just put an end to Washington's most absurd arrangements. For years, American taxpayers have been forced to subsidize organizations working against American energy production, economic growth, and the priorities of the voters who elected their government. That era is ending. According to a new Fox News report, the Department of the Interior has - [Trump Administration Moves on Coal After PTF Roadmap Warned of Electricity Affordability Crisis](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-administration-moves-on-coal-after-ptf-roadmap-warned-of-electricity-affordability-crisis/) - Last August, Power The Future released a roadmap warning that America was heading toward an electricity affordability crisis unless policymakers stopped retiring reliable power and started rebuilding the firm generation needed to keep the lights on. Electricity rates kept rising, but now relief is on the way. The report’s recommendations were direct: Use the Defense Production Act - [REPORT: Manufactured Outrage: How National Environmental Activists Are Spending Millions to Elect Democrats, Block Data Centers, and Undermine President Trump’s Pro-Growth Agenda](https://www.powerthefuture.com/manufactured-outrage/) - The same environmental groups that spent over $150 million electing Democrats in 2024 are now running the national campaign to block data center construction across America, and they’re doing it in your community while pretending to be your neighbors. Read Report President Trump has made data center expansion a national priority through the Stargate Project - [House Republicans Launch Probe After PTF Exposes Foreign Anti-Data Center Campaigns](https://www.powerthefuture.com/house-republicans-launch-probe-after-ptf-exposes-foreign-anti-data-center-campaigns/) - House Republicans are now asking the question every community facing anti-data center pressure deserves to have answered: who is really behind this campaign? Last week, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie, Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman John Joyce, and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta called on the Trump administration and FBI Director Kash - [Trump’s $700 Million Boost Puts Clean, Beautiful Coal Back Where It Belongs](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trumps-700-million-boost-puts-clean-beautiful-coal-back-where-it-belongs/) - This week, President Trump announced $700 million in new funding to strengthen America’s coal industry and energy infrastructure. The plan includes support for 13 existing coal plants across many states, funding for new coal facilities in Alaska and West Virginia, a coal plant restart in Maryland, and a new coal export terminal in Oakland, California. - [The Courts Must Reject This Climate Shakedown](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-courts-must-reject-this-climate-shakedown/) - The U.S. Supreme Court is considering Suncor v. Boulder, a case that centers on whether local governments can pursue state-law claims seeking damages from oil companies for the global effects of “climate change.” This week, House Republicans, led by Majority Leader Steve Scalise, are urging the Court to reject efforts by local governments to use - [The Permian Basin Is Rewriting the Global Energy Order](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-permian-basin-is-rewriting-the-global-energy-order/) - A new report from the Odessa American makes clear what America’s energy workers already know: the Permian Basin is one of the most important forces in the global energy system. Waco economist Ray Perryman explained that advanced economies are seeing “explosive demand for energy” because of AI infrastructure, while emerging nations will need enormous amounts of power as - [Bezos Climate Fund Hits the Brakes on Its Own Green Agenda](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bezos-climate-fund-hits-the-brakes-on-its-own-green-agenda/) - The climate movement has never had a money problem. It has had a reality problem. According to Bloomberg, the Bezos Earth Fund is falling far behind its pledge to spend $10 billion on climate causes by 2030. With just four years left, the fund has allocated only 28 percent of that promised total, leaving more than - [REPORT: The Looming American Electricity Affordability Crisis](https://www.powerthefuture.com/report-the-looming-american-electricity-affordability-crisis/) - How decades of energy decisions are hitting American families, and what must change now. Read Report America’s electric grid is on a trajectory toward an affordability crisis decades in the making. Since the early 2000s, politically motivated energy policies, often prioritizing ideology over reliability, have steadily driven up electricity costs, which working families are now - [Democrats Rediscover High Gas Prices. Now That They Can Blame Trump.](https://www.powerthefuture.com/democrats-rediscover-high-gas-prices-now-that-they-can-blame-trump/) - For years, the left treated high energy prices as the cost of doing business. Under President Biden, Americans were told that climate action required sacrifice. Gas prices surged, federal oil and gas leasing was restricted, EV mandates were pushed, gas stove bans became serious policy, and the American people were expected to accept higher costs - [Even The New York Times Is Quietly Walking Back Climate Doomsday](https://www.powerthefuture.com/even-the-new-york-times-is-quietly-walking-back-climate-doomsday/) - For more than a decade, Americans were told that climate catastrophe was not just possible, but inevitable. The media ran with the most extreme projections. Politicians used them to justify sweeping restrictions on American energy. Activists demanded massive changes to the economy, transportation, housing, and daily life. Anyone who questioned the assumptions behind the alarmism - [Louisiana Cannot Bend the Knee to Climate Lawfare](https://www.powerthefuture.com/louisiana-cannot-bend-the-knee-to-climate-lawfare/) - Louisiana lawmakers are moving to protect their state’s energy industry from climate lawfare, but a last-minute amendment threatens to preserve a major loophole for trial lawyers and activists seeking to punish oil and gas companies through the courts. According to the Daily Caller News Foundation, the Louisiana State Senate passed an amendment to the proposed Louisiana - [Climate Lawsuits Against American Energy Have Gone Too Far](https://www.powerthefuture.com/climate-lawsuits-against-american-energy-have-gone-too-far/) - For years, climate activists have tried to use Congress to force their anti-energy agenda on the American people. They failed. Now, they are trying to weaponize state courts to bankrupt American energy producers instead. A new report from the Washington Free Beacon details how Democrat-led states and cities are increasingly filing lawsuits seeking billions of dollars from - [FERC Proposal Will Speed Up Permitting For Natural Gas Pipeline Projects](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ferc-proposal-will-speed-up-permitting-for-natural-gas-pipeline-projects/) - The federal government may finally be taking steps to address one of the biggest obstacles to American energy development: permitting delays. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has proposed reforms to streamline approvals for natural gas pipeline projects, potentially speeding up projects that have long been delayed by regulatory bottlenecks. The proposal would broaden the types of - [NOAA Hurricane Outlook Should Guide Preparedness, Not Justify Costly Climate Mandates](https://www.powerthefuture.com/noaa-hurricane-outlook-should-guide-preparedness-not-justify-costly-climate-mandates/) - This week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook. Power The Future has warned policymakers not to turn seasonal storm predictions into another excuse for costly climate mandates. Hurricane outlooks can help communities prepare, but they are not a blank check for politicians to impose higher costs or - [Al Gore Was Wrong About Everything. And Still Made His Millions.](https://www.powerthefuture.com/al-gore-was-wrong-about-everything-and-still-made-his-millions/) - For more than 30 years, Al Gore has built a career on one business model: predict the apocalypse, scare the public, get rich, repeat. And after decades of failed predictions, the climate movement still treats him like a prophet. A new Wall Street Journal piece revisits Gore’s long record of climate hysteria and catastrophic predictions - [Honda’s EV Gamble Backfires in Historic Loss](https://www.powerthefuture.com/hondas-ev-gamble-backfires-in-historic-loss/) - For years, automakers rushed headfirst into electric vehicle mandates and unrealistic climate-driven timelines. Now, the financial consequences are piling up. Honda reported a staggering $2.7 billion annual loss. This is the company's first loss since listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1957. More than $9 billion in restructuring charges and write-downs tied to its - [Rep. Harriet Hageman Takes Aim at Climate Lawfare](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rep-harriet-hageman-takes-aim-at-climate-lawfare/) - Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman is once again leading the fight for American energy workers. In a recent interview with the Daily Caller, Hageman discussed her new legislation, the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026, which would shut down activist-driven climate lawsuits. The legislation would dismiss ongoing climate litigation, block retroactive lawsuits tied to carbon emissions, overturn - [Zeldin Takes Aim at Permitting Roadblocks](https://www.powerthefuture.com/zeldin-takes-aim-at-permitting-roadblocks/) - The Trump administration is taking another meaningful step toward restoring America’s ability to build. On Monday, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin unveiled a proposal to streamline permitting requirements for major infrastructure and manufacturing projects, helping clear the way for faster construction of power generation, data centers, and industrial facilities. For too long, burdensome and ambiguous permitting rules have - [Green Hypocrisy on Full Display in California’s Solar Desert](https://www.powerthefuture.com/green-hypocrisy-on-full-display-in-californias-solar-desert/) - For years, the left has demanded strict environmental standards for American energy—shutting down pipelines, blocking drilling, and punishing producers over even minor impacts. But when it comes to their preferred “green” projects, those same rules suddenly don’t apply. Just look at California’s Ivanpah Solar Power Plant. Touted as a breakthrough in clean energy, Ivanpah has - [DOJ Steps In as Climate Lawsuits Against American Energy Go Too Far](https://www.powerthefuture.com/doj-steps-in-as-climate-lawsuits-against-american-energy-go-too-far/) - The legal war on American energy has reached a breaking point and now Trump’s DOJ is stepping in. According to a new report from Fox Business, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a complaint against the state of Minnesota over its climate lawsuit targeting energy companies. The DOJ argues the case is a clear overreach that - [PTF Uncovers Billionaire Funded Campaign to Sabotage America's AI and Technology Boom](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-uncovers-billionaire-funded-campaign-to-sabotage-americas-ai-and-technology-boom/) - Power The Future’s new report “Manufactured Outrage: How National Environmental Activists Are Spending Millions to Elect Democrats, Block Data Centers, and Undermine President Trump’s Pro-Growth Agenda” exposes a coordinated, billionaire-funded and potentially foreign-backed campaign to obstruct data center and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure development across the United States. As first reported by Fox News, PTF has - [Maryland’s “Climate Study” Looks More Like an Eco-Left Setup](https://www.powerthefuture.com/marylands-climate-study-looks-more-like-an-eco-left-setup/) - A new “climate damages” study in Maryland is being sold as objective research. In reality, it looks a lot more like the opening move in a coordinated political campaign targeting American energy producers. The Washington Free Beacon reports, “The left-wing environmental nonprofit Rockefeller Family Fund (RFF) is bankrolling a study commissioned by Maryland governor Wes Moore (D.) - [Energy Champion of the Month: Rep. Harriet Hageman](https://www.powerthefuture.com/energy-champion-of-the-month-rep-harriet-hageman/) - Few leaders have stood up for American energy workers and consumers as consistently as Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. That’s why Power The Future names her our Energy Champion of the Month. Amid debates over domestic energy production, Rep. Hageman has advocated for continued and reliable energy policies. She emphasizes the importance of reliable, affordable energy - [OPEC is Losing Its Grip As American Energy Leads the World](https://www.powerthefuture.com/opec-is-losing-its-grip-as-american-energy-leads-the-world/) - This week, the United Arab Emirates announced it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) effective May 1. For decades, OPEC has tried to control global oil markets, but that influence is beginning to fade as American energy production reaches record levels. Under President Trump’s American Energy Dominance agenda, the United States - [Trump’s Hormuz Masterstroke: How American Energy Dominance Is Exposing China’s Fatal Weakness](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trumps-hormuz-masterstroke-how-american-energy-dominance-is-exposing-chinas-fatal-weakness/) - [For Minnesota, Climate Obsession Is Just Another Fiscal Disaster](https://www.powerthefuture.com/for-minnesota-climate-obsession-is-just-another-fiscal-disaster/) - [Leftists Fake Tears About High Energy Prices, But Ignore the Foreign-Funded Lawfare](https://www.powerthefuture.com/leftists-fake-tears-about-high-energy-prices-but-ignore-the-foreign-funded-lawfare/) - [EARTH DAY: Three big signs the climate movement is running out of gas](https://www.powerthefuture.com/earth-day-three-big-signs-the-climate-movement-is-running-out-of-gas/) - [American Energy Steps Up as the World Calls](https://www.powerthefuture.com/american-energy-steps-up-as-the-world-calls/) - Last week, the United States hit a new milestone: a record 12.9 million barrels per day in crude oil and petroleum product exports. Since the conflict in Iran began and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. exports have surged by 2.5 million barrels per day, underscoring a simple reality: when global supply is threatened, the - [Rep. Harriet Hageman Moves to Stop the Left’s War on Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rep-harriet-hageman-moves-to-stop-the-lefts-war-on-energy/) - If the left hates fossil fuels so much, why don’t they stop using them? As Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman emphasizes in a compelling new op-ed, the answer is clear—they can’t. Oil, natural gas, and coal remain the foundation of the American economy and modern life. Yet instead of facing that fact, activists and their political allies - [Earth Day Reality Check](https://www.powerthefuture.com/earth-day-reality-check/) - In a new Earth Day op-ed on Fox News, Power The Future founder Daniel Turner provides a straightforward assessment of where the climate movement really stands. Spoiler: they are on the sidelines and running out of gas. “Former White House chief of staff (and potential 2028 presidential hopeful) Rahm Emanuel is associated with the phrase: "You never want a - [CEQ Takes Major Step to Modernize America’s Broken Permitting Process](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ceq-takes-major-step-to-modernize-americas-broken-permitting-process/) - The White House today made a great stride toward fixing one of Washington’s most persistent bottlenecks: slow, outdated permitting that holds back American energy and infrastructure. With the launch of the Permitting Innovators program, the Council on Environmental Quality is following President Trump’s lead by doing something unheard of to the prior administration: involving those who - [NESE Pipeline Moves Forward to Power the Northeast](https://www.powerthefuture.com/nese-pipeline-moves-forward-to-power-the-northeast/) - After years of delays, lawsuits, and political roadblocks, the groundbreaking of the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline marks a long-overdue shift back toward energy reality in the Northeast. Supported by the Trump administration, the project aims to supply much-needed natural gas to New York City and nearby areas. Since 2013, natural gas demand in the - [Green Groups’ 600+ Lawsuits Are Driving Up Energy Costs](https://www.powerthefuture.com/green-groups-600-lawsuits-are-driving-up-energy-costs/) - As the Trump Administration meets with oil and gas CEOs to discuss lowering gas prices, there’s a growing question that can’t be ignored: Who is working just as aggressively to stop it? Green groups have filed over 600 lawsuits targeting energy policies and projects. These efforts are not isolated; they form a coordinated strategy to - [Senate Aims to Reverse Biden’s Mining Ban, Restore American Mineral Strength](https://www.powerthefuture.com/senate-aims-to-reverse-bidens-mining-ban-restore-american-mineral-strength/) - The Senate is poised to act on a critical piece of legislation that would overturn one of the Biden-Harris administration’s most short-sighted energy decisions: locking up vast mineral resources in northern Minnesota under a sweeping mining ban, according to E&E News. The House already did its job and passed H.J. Res. 140 earlier this year, and - [When the World Needs Oil, It Turns to America](https://www.powerthefuture.com/when-the-world-needs-oil-it-turns-to-america/) - The ongoing war involving Iran and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are sending a clear signal to global markets: when supply is threatened, the world turns to the United States because of American Energy Dominance. Demand for U.S. oil is now surging toward record levels, with exports climbing toward 5 million barrels per day as - [ “EV Advice” Sounds More Like a Warning Label](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ev-advice-sounds-more-like-a-warning-label/) - Electric vehicles are considered the future; that’s the message Americans have been hearing for years. However, a recent Wall Street Journal reader survey meant to guide new EV buyers tells a very different story. Instead of a confident roadmap for making the switch, it reads more like a cautionary tale. To be fair, some readers - [Reality Check: VW Scales Back Electric Vehicle Production](https://www.powerthefuture.com/reality-check-vw-scales-back-electric-vehicle-production/) - Volkswagen’s decision to stop production of the ID.4 electric crossover at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant is the latest sign that the push toward electric vehicles is meeting real-world challenges. Once considered a key part of VW’s bold plan for an all-electric future, the ID.4 now joins a growing list of EV programs being scaled back - [Energy Secretary Wright Calls Out Biden Administration’s Costly Missteps](https://www.powerthefuture.com/energy-secretary-wright-calls-out-biden-administrations-costly-missteps/) - America’s energy debate is finally receiving a much-needed dose of reality. In a recent interview, Energy Secretary Chris Wright didn’t hold back, warning that poor energy policies, like those of the Biden administration, will have repercussions. “If you get energy wrong, you destroy your society,” Wright said. A stark reminder of just how crucial reliable - [Massachusetts Energy Policy: High Costs, Low Honesty](https://www.powerthefuture.com/massachusetts-energy-policy-high-costs-low-honesty/) - Massachusetts residents are paying the price for failed energy policies, and now they’re being talked down to about it. On Fox Business, PTF Founder and Executive Director Daniel Turner called out Governor Maura Healey for a recent video attempting to explain rising electricity costs. Massachusetts is already one of the most expensive states for electricity, yet - [Even the Media Admits It: Climate Policies Raise Costs](https://www.powerthefuture.com/even-the-media-admits-it-climate-policies-raise-costs/) - Even the mainstream media is now saying the quiet part out loud: climate policies come with real costs and working Americans are the ones paying the price. A new report details how Democratic governors across the country are scrambling to roll back or water down their own climate agendas because of one unavoidable reality: rising energy bills. - [From Climate to Campaign Trail: The Same Activists Behind “No Kings”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/from-climate-to-campaign-trail-the-same-activists-behind-no-kings/) - Saturday’s “No Kings” protest wasn’t just a loose coalition of activists but was powered in large part by the same network of climate and environmental groups that consistently align with left-wing political causes. That’s not a coincidence. It’s the model. What used to be framed as a movement about conservation or clean air has evolved - [USPS Wants You to Pay More After Spending Billions on Costly EVs](https://www.powerthefuture.com/usps-wants-you-to-pay-more-after-spending-billions-on-costly-evs/) - The United States Postal Service is raising shipping prices by 8 percent, pointing to higher transportation and fuel costs and the need to “cover the actual costs of doing business.” That’s the official line. But it conveniently ignores a major driver of those rising costs: a multibillion-dollar bet on expensive electric delivery vehicles that are nowhere near - [Washington Takes a Step Toward Restoring American Coal Leadership ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/washington-takes-a-step-toward-restoring-american-coal-leadership/) - After years of misguided policies that marginalized one of America’s most dependable energy sources, lawmakers are finally stepping up to restore balance. And Rep. Harriet Hageman is leading the effort. This week, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources considered legislation to remove unnecessary barriers to coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin (PRB). For more - [Energy Champion of the Month: Jim Justice](https://www.powerthefuture.com/energy-champion-of-the-month-jim-justice/) - When Winter Storm Fern slammed large parts of the country, it wasn’t ideology that kept the lights on, it was reliability. As demand surged and temperatures plunged, coal-fired power plants carried the load, providing steady baseload electricity when families needed it most. That’s why this month we’re recognizing Senator Jim Justice as our Energy Champion of - [Spanberger’s “Energy Fix” Starts With the Same Failed Playbook](https://www.powerthefuture.com/spanbergers-energy-fix-starts-with-the-same-failed-playbook/) - Governor Abigail Spanberger says she wants to lower energy costs for Virginia families. Her first big move? Elevate a career environmental activist to a cabinet-level energy czar, according to an official release. That tells you everything you need to know. Josephus Allmond isn’t coming from industry, grid operations, or energy production. He’s coming straight out of - [Alaska Lease Sale Shows What Real Energy Leadership Looks Like](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alaska-lease-sale-shows-what-real-energy-leadership-looks-like/) - This week’s oil and gas lease sale in the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska delivered a clear message: when America prioritizes energy production, the results follow. The Department of the Interior issued 187 leases and generated $163 million in bids. That level of investment signals renewed confidence in U.S. energy policy. But the real story is what - [The “Relief” Bill That Will Raise Your Energy Costs](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-relief-bill-that-will-raise-your-energy-costs/) - At a time when Americans are already struggling with rising electricity bills, 120 House Democrats have introduced the so-called “Energy Bills Relief Act.” The name sounds nice, but in reality, this bill will deliver the opposite of relief. The bill aims to expand renewable energy, making our energy grid unreliable and more expensive. Renewable energy sources, - [The Worthless, Violent “Failure to Launch” Crowd Gets Its Day on the Silver Screen](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-worthless-violent-failure-to-launch-crowd-gets-its-day-on-the-silver-screen/) - At an elite international film festival in Copenhagen, where attendees jet in from around the world to lecture others on carbon footprints, Hollywood is premiering Just Look Up, a documentary glorifying the militant climate group Climate Defiance. It’s oddly enough the exact kind of event they would storm the stage at, except this time they’re being honored. - [President Trump Moves to Break China's Grip on Critical Minerals](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-moves-to-break-chinas-grip-on-critical-minerals/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 2, 2026 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. — Today, President Trump announced a major initiative to begin stockpiling critical minerals in the U.S., marking a decisive step toward strengthening America’s supply chain and economic security. The move, called “Project Vault” is designed to make the U.S. more self-reliant for critical minerals and - [BREAKING: EPA to Revamp Failed Biden Electric School Bus Program](https://www.powerthefuture.com/breaking-epa-to-revamp-failed-biden-electric-school-bus-program/) - Announcement Takes Place Exactly Two Weeks After PTF’s Letter Raising Questions About the Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2026 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. — Power The Future applauds the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for revamping Joe Biden’s failed electric school bus program. In an announcement today, the EPA said it wants to hear from - [State of the Union: American Energy Dominance Wins](https://www.powerthefuture.com/state-of-the-union-american-energy-dominance-wins-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2026 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. — As President Donald Trump prepares to address the nation tonight, the State of the Union for American energy is strong. In the past year, the United States reached record oil production levels, lowered gas prices, and rolled back strangling regulations. “We are better off - [Strikes on Iran: PTF Outlines The Energy Facts](https://www.powerthefuture.com/strikes-on-iran-ptf-outlines-the-energy-facts/) - Strikes on Iran: PTF Outlines The Energy Facts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 28, 2026 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. — Following American airstrikes targeting the regime in Iran, Power The Future Founder and Executive Director Daniel Turner issued the following statement: "Iran’s regime relies on illegal oil revenues to fund its military ambitions and terrorist operations - [Gavin Newsom Launches Out-Of-Touch Blame Game on Gas Prices](https://www.powerthefuture.com/gavin-newsom-launches-out-of-touch-blame-game-on-gas-prices/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2026 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. — California Governor Gavin Newsom today tried to blame President Donald Trump for gas prices in his state, attributing the increases to strikes on Iran. Yet, Newsom’s comments come less than a year after he increased the state gas tax where families now pay a - [President Trump, Tech Industry Come to the Table to Protect Energy Bills](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-tech-industry-come-to-the-table-to-protect-energy-bills/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2026 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. — Today, Power The Future applauded President Trump’s new Ratepayer Protection Pledge (RPP) which is an agreement with leading American AI and technology companies to ensure the massive energy demand from new data centers does not drive up electricity bills for families. Under the pledge, - [Op-Ed: Daniel Turner: President Trump’s bold moves with Iran do not warrant the Democrats’ crocodile tears](https://www.powerthefuture.com/op-ed-daniel-turner-president-trumps-bold-moves-with-iran-do-not-warrant-the-democrats-crocodile-tears/) - [Trump’s strategy transforms energy into a geopolitical weapon](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trumps-strategy-transforms-energy-into-a-geopolitical-weapon/) - [Power the Future: Why America Must Win the AI Race](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-why-america-must-win-the-ai-race/) - [To Achieve American Energy Dominance, All We Needed Was a New President](https://www.powerthefuture.com/to-achieve-american-energy-dominance-all-we-needed-was-a-new-president/) - [American Energy Dominance Strengthens Our Allies](https://www.powerthefuture.com/american-energy-dominance-strengthens-our-allies/) - The Trump administration just delivered another big win for American energy leadership. This week, over $56 billion in investments were announced at the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum. Led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, the summit brought together leaders from 17 countries to announce historic investments in energy - [House Republicans Encourage the Trump Administration to Block Russia’s Energy Influence ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/house-republicans-encourage-the-trump-administration-to-block-russias-energy-influence/) - A group of House Republicans is urging the Trump administration to make sure the United States controls the future of critical global energy assets. Led by Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), the letter to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent advises that selling assets of Russian energy giant Lukoil presents a rare strategic opportunity. Western sanctions have forced Lukoil to - [Why This Oil Price Spike Won't Last](https://www.powerthefuture.com/why-this-oil-price-spike-wont-last/) - Gas prices jumped over the past week, and they're already starting to come back down. That's not a coincidence. It's what happens when the underlying energy foundation is sound. Before that story gets buried, here are the facts. In 2022, prices stayed elevated for months leading up to and after Russia invaded Ukraine, not simply because - [Honda Reports First Loss in Decades Thanks to EVs](https://www.powerthefuture.com/honda-reports-first-loss-in-decades-thanks-to-evs/) - The hype around electric vehicles that has filled headlines for years is facing economic reality. The latest example is Honda, which is canceling the launch and development of certain EV models after demand in North America failed to meet expectations. The company now expects its first annual loss in decades, projecting a net loss of - [New York’s Buried Opportunity: Cuomo’s Policy Prevents Prosperity While Pennsylvanians Flourish](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-yorks-buried-opportunity-cuomos-policy-preventsprosperity-while-pennsylvanians-flourish/) - New York and Pennsylvania share a border and access to the Marcellus Shale – the largest natural gasfield in the United States. But they do not share similar approaches to energy development.Pennsylvania has harnessed the potential of the Marcellus Shale and fracking technology. New York hastaken the opposite approach by banning fracking and using creative - [First New U.S. Oil Refinery in 50 Years Coming to Texas](https://www.powerthefuture.com/first-new-u-s-oil-refinery-in-50-years-coming-to-texas/) - For decades, America has experienced refinery closures while Washington politicians implemented policies that hurt our energy sector. But President Trump and his administration are working to bring back American Energy Dominance. President Trump announced this week that the first new oil refinery built in the United States in fifty years will be constructed in Brownsville, - [New York’s Climate Law Meets Reality: And Ratepayers Are Paying the Price](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-yorks-climate-law-meets-reality-and-ratepayers-are-paying-the-price/) - New Yorkers are facing some of the highest electricity prices in the country, and even state leaders are beginning to acknowledge that the state’s sweeping climate mandates may be part of the problem. A recent report highlights residents struggling with soaring utility bills, with many households paying more than $400 per month for electricity. The affordability crisis - [Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge Protects Families While Powering America’s AI Future](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trumps-ratepayer-protection-pledge-protects-families-while-powering-americas-ai-future/) - America is in the midst of a technological shift. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing electricity demand. Data centers supporting these technologies consume vast amounts of energy, and without careful planning, this demand could strain the electric grid and lead to higher electricity prices for families. Fortunately, President Trump is taking action to ensure that doesn’t - [Energy Champion of the Month: Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen](https://www.powerthefuture.com/energy-champion-of-the-month-montana-attorney-general-austin-knudsen/) - While some politicians talk about defending American energy, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is actually doing it. At a time when eco-left activists and foreign-funded organizations are working overtime to shut down American energy production, Knudsen has become one of the strongest voices supporting energy workers and the communities that rely on them. Montana is - [The True Architect of California’s High Gas Prices: Gavin Newsom](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-true-architect-of-californias-high-gas-prices-gavin-newsom/) - California Governor Gavin Newsom is trying to blame President Trump for rising gas prices in the Golden State, pointing to U.S. strikes on Iran as the cause. But to understand the true reason gas prices are so high, Governor Newsom must examine his own policies. Less than a year ago, Newsom increased California’s already high gas tax. - [Trump EPA Rolls Back Another Biden-Era Rule](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-epa-rolls-back-another-biden-era-rule/) - Last week, at Kentucky’s Mills Creek Power Plant, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a major deregulatory action. EPA announced that it would repeal the Biden Administration’s 2024 amendments to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). The move restores the original 2012 standards while preventing costly new mandates. In announcing the rollback, EPA emphasized, “In - [What a Difference a President Makes: Energy Dominance Is Back](https://www.powerthefuture.com/what-a-difference-a-president-makes-energy-dominance-is-back/) - In his State of the Union address, President Trump laid out what Americans can see and feel after just one year of leadership. America’s energy dominance is back, and it didn’t require a miracle technology or a Green New Deal. It required leadership. During his address, President Trump put it plainly: “What a difference a president - [EPA Restores Accountability to the Clean School Bus Program](https://www.powerthefuture.com/epa-restores-accountability-to-the-clean-school-bus-program/) - Power The Future applauds today’s announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) outlining a path forward to revamp the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program. After years of mismanagement and one-size-fits-all mandates, EPA is taking concrete steps to strengthen oversight, expand fuel choice, and ensure better stewardship of taxpayer dollars. As EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin - [State of the Union: American Energy Dominance Wins](https://www.powerthefuture.com/state-of-the-union-american-energy-dominance-wins/) - As President Trump prepares to address the nation tonight, one fact is already clear: the State of the Union for American energy is strong. Rather than apologizing for American energy, this administration embraced it. The results are measurable, the momentum is real, and tonight’s address comes at a moment when American energy is once again - [Maryland’s New Plan: Tax “Clean Energy” to Tell You It’s Affordable](https://www.powerthefuture.com/marylands-new-plan-tax-clean-energy-to-tell-you-its-affordable/) - If electric vehicles and renewable energy are truly affordable, why does Maryland want to tax them to fund advertising campaigns that say so? That’s exactly what a new bill in the Maryland State Senate would do. Introduced on February 6 by Democratic State Senator Kevin Harris, the proposal creates three new “affordability funds” for solar - [California’s Energy Policies Are Making Gas Travel Thousands of Miles Before Reaching the Pump](https://www.powerthefuture.com/californias-energy-policies-are-making-gas-travel-thousands-of-miles-before-reaching-the-pump/) - California drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the nation. Thanks to years of extreme energy policies and regulatory failures, the Golden State is increasingly importing gasoline through the Bahamas. This costly, convoluted detour adds thousands of unnecessary miles before the fuel reaches the pump. The New York Post reports, “California is increasingly importing gasoline through - [Who is Funding the War on American Energy?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/who-is-funding-the-war-on-american-energy/) - For years, the eco-left has insisted that its war on American energy was a “grassroots” movement. Now, we may be learning just how foreign those roots really are. Nineteen Republican attorneys general, led by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, are urging Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice to investigate more than 150 - [President Trump Restores Coal’s Role in National Security](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-restores-coals-role-in-national-security/) - President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week directing the Department of War to enter into long-term power purchase agreements with America’s coal-fired power plants. The move will strengthen grid reliability and national defense. The order, “Strengthening United States National Defense with America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet,”makes clear that a resilient electric - [Europe furious (and clueless) over Greenland](https://www.powerthefuture.com/europe-furious-and-clueless-over-greenland/) - [Op-Ed: Daniel Turner: Winter Storm Fern shows the importance of fossil fuels](https://www.powerthefuture.com/op-ed-daniel-turner-winter-storm-fern-shows-the-importance-of-fossil-fuels/) - [The GOP can’t ‘wield’ the administrative state without being corrupted by it](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-gop-cant-wield-the-administrative-state-without-being-corrupted-by-it/) - [The Super Bowl Without EVs Tells You Everything](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-super-bowl-without-evs-tells-you-everything/) - [Dear President Trump, Take Their Oil](https://www.powerthefuture.com/dear-president-trump-take-their-oil/) - [PTF Hails President Trump's Move to Repeal Costly Obama-Era “Endangerment” Rule As a Generational Game Changer](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-hails-president-trumps-move-to-repeal-costly-obama-era-endangerment-rule-as-a-generational-game-changer-2/) - For more than a decade, Washington bureaucrats and climate activists have leaned on one Obama-era regulation to justify an avalanche of rules that drove up energy prices, slowed infrastructure, and punished working families. That era may finally be ending. Reports that the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency will rescind the so-called “endangerment finding” mark one - [PTF Hails President Trump's Move to Repeal Costly Obama-Era “Endangerment” Rule As a Generational Game Changer](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-hails-president-trumps-move-to-repeal-costly-obama-era-endangerment-rule-as-a-generational-game-changer/) - Power The Future applauded reports that the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will rescind the Obama-era endangerment finding, a sweeping rule that served as the legal foundation for more than $1 trillion in costly climate regulations. “President Trump was elected to put families first, and by ending this disastrous rule that drives up prices and punishes - [A Failed Climate Coup in the Courts](https://www.powerthefuture.com/a-failed-climate-coup-in-the-courts/) - The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board flagged a troubling episode this week that Power The Future has been scrutinizing over the past year: an attempt to quietly inject climate advocacy into the federal judiciary under the guise of “settled science.” Power The Future last summer called for the Trump administration to investigate this national lawfare campaign by - [Cold Exposes the Real Cost of Biden’s Electric Bus Experiment](https://www.powerthefuture.com/cold-exposes-the-real-cost-of-bidens-electric-bus-experiment/) - An Arctic blast across much of the East Coast didn’t just disrupt travel, but it exposed serious flaws in the Biden administration’s multi-billion-dollar electric bus push. As first reported by Fox News, taxpayer-funded electric buses struggled to operate or charge in routine winter conditions, raising fresh questions about whether political priorities overtook practicality and oversight. According to - [Vermont’s “Green” Buses Can’t Survive… Vermont](https://www.powerthefuture.com/vermonts-green-buses-cant-survive-vermont/) - Less than a year after Green Mountain Transit (GMT) proudly rolled out five shiny new electric buses, the entire fleet is now parked outside in the snow, like very expensive lawn ornaments. Why? Because their batteries were recalled as a fire hazard, they cannot be stored in the garage. And because it’s Vermont in winter, they’re - [Climate Activists Are Targeting America’s Courts](https://www.powerthefuture.com/climate-activists-are-targeting-americas-courts/) - The climate movement has spent years pushing its agenda through regulations and activist lawsuits. Now, a new report is raising serious concerns about the influence of the climate movement within the court system. According to media reports, a guide presented as neutral “education” for judges instead contains biased material intended to steer courts toward outcomes favored by - [Winter Storm Fern Exposes the Truth About America’s Energy Grid](https://www.powerthefuture.com/winter-storm-fern-exposes-the-truth-about-americas-energy-grid/) - As Americans dig out from Winter Storm Fern, one thing is clear: when the weather turns deadly, reliable energy matters. Once again, traditional energy delivered, while wind and solar fell short. New data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that natural gas, coal, and nuclear provided roughly 80 percent of U.S. electricity during the storm. Wind - [EV Subsidies Fade and American Manufacturing Returns](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ev-subsidies-fade-and-american-manufacturing-returns/) - General Motors (GM) recently announced it would end production of the newly updated 2027 Chevrolet Bolt after just 18 months. Instead, GM will repurpose its Kansas facility to build the gas-powered Buick Envision. Which will bring production back from China and align with renewed pressure from the Trump administration to restore American manufacturing. Breitbart reports, “Inside EVs reports that General - [Rail Merger Roadblock Is a Win for Competition and American Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rail-merger-roadblock-is-a-win-for-competition-and-american-energy/) - The Surface Transportation Board (STB) just hit pause on the proposed $71.5 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The Wall Street Journal reports, “Union Pacific UNP and Norfolk Southern’s NSC 0.59%increase; green up pointing triangle merger application is incomplete, a U.S. railroad regulator said Friday, a setback for the two companies’ efforts to unite their - [Spanberger on Mission to Make Virginia More Unaffordable](https://www.powerthefuture.com/spanberger-on-mission-to-make-virginia-more-unaffordable/) - In her first address to the Virginia General Assembly, according to Cardinal News, Gov. Abigail Spanberger made clear that instead of confronting real drivers of rising energy costs, she’s doubling down on regulations that will make electricity more expensive and burden families and businesses. Spanberger’s centerpiece energy proposal, rejoining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), is - [PTF Celebrates the First Year of President Trump’s Energy Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-celebrates-the-first-year-of-president-trumps-energy-dominance/) - Today, Power The Future launched a new website –47for47.com– highlighting the top 47 actions of President Donald Trump took to deliver American Energy Dominance. The new website documents the shift away from radical climate mandates toward energy realities, stronger national security, and more affordable, reliable energy. “Our four-year national nightmare ended one year ago, and - [PTF Launches 47for47.com Celebrating the First Year of President Trump’s Energy Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-launches-47for47-com-celebrating-the-first-year-of-president-trumps-energy-dominance/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2026 Washington, D.C. — Today, Power The Future (PTF) launched a new website –47for47.com– highlighting the top 47 actions of President Donald Trump took to deliver American Energy Dominance. The new website documents the shift away from radical climate mandates toward energy reality, stronger national security, and more affordable and - [Drill, Baby, Drill Is Working](https://www.powerthefuture.com/drill-baby-drill-is-working/) - New data from the Interior Department confirms what Americans already feel at the pump: President Donald Trump’s energy agenda is delivering results. Fox News reports, “New Interior Department data shows a roughly 55 % increase in oil and gas drilling permits approved on public lands since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House last January, - [Meta Does It Right With Nuclear Power](https://www.powerthefuture.com/meta-does-it-right-with-nuclear-power/) - [When Washington Picks Winners, Innovation Loses](https://www.powerthefuture.com/when-washington-picks-winners-innovation-loses/) - [House Passes SHOWER Act to Restore Consumer Choice](https://www.powerthefuture.com/house-passes-shower-act-to-restore-consumer-choice/) - Washington found a way to overregulate shower pressure — and this week, the House of Representatives pushed back. In a 226–197 bipartisan vote, lawmakers passed the Saving Homeowners from Overregulation with Exceptional Rinsing Act (SHOWER Act), rolling back a Biden-era regulation that lowered water pressure in multi-nozzle showers. It’s a small issue on paper, but - [PTF Urges Congressional Oversight of Biden's Rushed Green Energy Spending](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-urges-congressional-oversight-of-bidens-rushed-green-energy-spending/) - Power The Future is calling on Congress to conduct an immediate review of the Department of Energy’s unprecedented grant and loan activity in the final weeks of the Biden administration. At the center of the concern is former Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, who authorized roughly $710 million in DOE funding to entities in New Jersey - [One Year In: Who Fought for Energy Dominance… and Who Worked Against It](https://www.powerthefuture.com/one-year-in-who-fought-for-energy-dominance-and-who-worked-against-it/) - One year into the 119th Congress, the record is no longer theoretical. Lawmakers had real chances to support affordable, reliable American energy, and many chose not to. Power The Future’s Legislator Scorecard tracks the most consequential energy votes and rewards actual leadership, including sponsoring and advancing pro-energy legislation. The result is a clear divide between Members who fought - [PTF Applauds President Trump's Actions to Withdraw from Anti-American Climate Agreements](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-applauds-president-trumps-actions-to-withdraw-from-anti-american-climate-agreements/) - The Trump administration announced this week that it will withdraw the United States from multiple international climate agreements that have long undermined American sovereignty and delivered little to no environmental benefit. For years, these agreements imposed high costs on U.S. energy producers, workers, and families—while granting the world’s largest polluters, including China, a free pass. American companies - [CEQ Delivers Long-Overdue Permitting Reform](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ceq-delivers-long-overdue-permitting-reform/) - Yesterday, the Council on Environmental Quality completed one of the most consequential permitting reforms in decades, putting an end to a regulatory framework that had slowed American infrastructure to a crawl. By finalizing the removal of its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations, CEQ has restored common sense to a system that for years prioritized paperwork over progress. - [When Environmental Activism Turns Violent](https://www.powerthefuture.com/when-environmental-activism-turns-violent/) - For years, radical environmental groups have insisted they want “accountability,” not chaos. What happened this week in Berlin tells a very different story. According to Reuters, a suspected arson attack on a power facility in southwest Berlin left tens of thousands of residents without electricity. Officials say the attack was carried out by far-left extremists explicitly - [America Sets LNG Export Record in 2025. Energy Dominance Achieved.](https://www.powerthefuture.com/america-sets-lng-export-record-in-2025-energy-dominance-achieved/) - While the Biden administration spent years slow-walking permits and pandering to radical environmental activists, the Trump energy agenda is delivering exactly what it promised: American energy dominance. This record-breaking performance comes despite the Biden administration’s decision to pause approvals for new LNG export facilities, a move that froze future capacity, injected uncertainty into global markets, - [Energy Predictions for the Year Ahead](https://www.powerthefuture.com/energy-predictions-for-the-year-ahead/) - Energy Predictions for the Year Ahead The start of a new year always brings resolutions, big promises, and predictions. Power The Future Founder and Executive Director Daniel Turner recently shared a few predictions for 2026 in the Washington Reporter. Blue states will face an energy reckoning.After years of denial, even eco-left-friendly media now admit that aggressive green mandates - [The Art of the Delay: How Environmental Activism Raises Prices on Everyday Goods](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-art-of-the-delay-how-environmental-activism-raises-prices-on-everyday-goods/) - Download "THE ART OF THE DELAY" Over the past decade, environmental advocacy has evolved into a sophisticated, well-funded ecosystem that influences infrastructure outcomes at nearly every stage of the development process. Rather than opposing projects solely through public protest, modern climate activism increasingly operates through institutional mechanisms, litigation, regulatory pressure, academic research, elections, and permitting - [Even The Washington Post Now Admits the Green Agenda Is Unaffordable](https://www.powerthefuture.com/even-the-washington-post-now-admits-the-green-agenda-is-unaffordable/) - For years, Power The Future has warned that aggressive green energy mandates would come with a heavy price tag for working families. Higher utility bills. Fewer jobs. Weaker reliability. Those warnings were routinely dismissed by politicians, environmental activists, and much of the media as alarmist or partisan. This week, that narrative quietly collapsed. In a - [National Security Over Green Ideology: Offshore Wind Gets a Reality Check](https://www.powerthefuture.com/national-security-over-green-ideology-offshore-wind-gets-a-reality-check/) - Today, the Trump administration announced a pause on all large-scale offshore wind projects currently under construction, citing newly identified national security risks. Fox News reports, “In a press release, DOI says the pause will "give the Department, along with the Department of War and other relevant government agencies, time to work with leaseholders and state partners - [Why Environmental Activists Are to Blame for Expensive Gifts Under the Tree](https://www.powerthefuture.com/why-environmental-activists-are-to-blame-for-expensive-gifts-under-the-tree/) - Washington and the media often blame “inflation” or “supply chain issues” for high prices. But there’s a quieter, more deliberate force behind higher prices this Christmas: years of infrastructure delays driven by environmental activist groups. These groups don’t just protest pipelines or power plants anymore. They operate through lawsuits, regulatory pressure, and coordinated legal campaigns - [Rail Merger Threatens America’s Energy Future](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rail-merger-threatens-americas-energy-future/) - This week, the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern officially advanced with a formal filing to the Surface Transportation Board (STB). While rail executives may frame this deal as a business decision, the implications for America’s energy workers, producers, and consumers are profound. “With Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern now officially submitting their merger proposal - [Thanksgiving Prices Fall Because the Green Agenda Lost](https://www.powerthefuture.com/thanksgiving-prices-fall-because-the-green-agenda-lost/) - [COP30: Another Failed Climate Junket](https://www.powerthefuture.com/cop30-another-failed-climate-junket/) - [Why Energy Dominance Is Now a National Security Imperative](https://www.powerthefuture.com/why-energy-dominance-is-now-a-national-security-imperative/) - [Power The Future’s Naughty and Nice List 2025](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-futures-naughty-and-nice-list-2025/) - This holiday season, Power The Future is taking a moment to recognize those who have helped — and those who have hurt — the American energy sector. This year’s Naughty and Nice List boils down to one simple question: Did your actions lower energy costs, protect jobs, and strengthen American energy security — or did - [The EV Illusion Just Cost Ford $19.5 Billion](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-ev-illusion-just-cost-ford-19-5-billion/) - Ford’s latest earnings move should finally put an end to the myth that electric vehicles are a self-sustaining market. This week, the company announced it will take a staggering $19.5 billion charge tied largely to its electric-vehicle business, one of the largest corporate write-downs in recent history. That is not “growing pains.” That is an - [Floridians Against Energy Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/florida-republicans-against-energy-dominance/) - For years, Republicans in Congress have championed a simple, unifying principle: American energy dominance means producing more energy here at home, everywhere we are able, using every resource we have. Under President Trump, that principle is no longer theoretical. It is policy. Federal lands are reopened. Pipelines restarted. Offshore leasing expanded. Gas prices fell, and - [Power The Future Urges Trump Administration to Block EU Climate Overreach ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-urges-trump-administration-to-block-eu-climate-overreach-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 11, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. — Power The Future (PTF) announced today its support for the Trump administration to act against the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). In the letter, PTF advocates for immediate action to stop the European Union - [Power The Future Urges Trump Administration to Block EU Climate Overreach ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-urges-trump-administration-to-block-eu-climate-overreach/) - The European Union is trying to export its radical climate agenda to the United States. Today, Power The Future announced its strong support for the Trump administration to act against two sweeping EU regulations: the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). PTF sent a formal letter to Secretary - [Biden’s USPS Spent $3 Billion on Electric Mail Trucks and Got Just 612. This Is What Green Failure Looks Like.](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bidens-usps-spent-3-billion-on-electric-mail-trucks-and-got-just-612-this-is-what-green-failure-looks-like/) - The New York Post has uncovered one of the Biden Administration’s most stunning green disasters: after spending more than $3 billion in taxpayer money to “electrify” the Postal Service, the USPS has managed to put just 612 electric mail trucks on the road. That’s not a typo. Three billion dollars. Six hundred twelve vehicles. The - [AI Leadership Requires Energy Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ai-leadership-requires-energy-dominance/) - Artificial intelligence could be the next major frontier of American innovation, but behind the excitement lies a growing issue. AI data centers are straining local resources and increasing energy costs — and politicians don’t want to talk about it. Power The Future’s Executive Director, Daniel Turner, recently spoke with Shawn Fleetwood at The Federalist about the growth - [Mike Dunleavy: Energy Champion of the Month](https://www.powerthefuture.com/mike-dunleavy-energy-champion-of-the-month/) - At Power The Future, we believe the leaders who fight for energy, jobs, and American resource dominance deserve recognition. This month, we are proud to name Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy as our Energy Champion of the Month for November 2025. Governor Dunleavy isn’t just talking about energy; he’s delivering policies and infrastructure that could reshape - [Trump Resets Fuel Standards, Delivering Major Savings and Common Sense for American Drivers](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-resets-fuel-standards-delivering-major-savings-and-common-sense-for-american-drivers/) - This week, President Trump announced a major course correction, officially ending the Biden administration’s aggressive Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The regulations, the auto industry said, were unaffordable and intended to push drivers into electric vehicles they don’t want. Fox Business reports, “Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE standards, first enacted in 1975, are government regulations - [Gas Prices Fall Below $3 for the First Time in Years ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/gas-prices-fall-below-3-for-the-first-time-in-years/) - For the first time in over four years, the national average for gasoline has fallen below $3 a gallon. According to AAA, prices now stand at $2.998, a milestone that will impact millions. It’s no coincidence that this positive news comes just as the United States has set a new record for oil production, surpassing 13.8 million barrels - [Climate Alarmists Said 2025 Hurricane Season Would Be Devastating. Reality Had Other Plans](https://www.powerthefuture.com/climate-alarmists-said-2025-hurricane-season-would-be-devastating-reality-had-other-plans/) - Climate Alarmists Said 2025 Hurricane Season Would Be Devastating. Reality Had Other Plans. All year, Americans were told to prepare themselves. Major outlets warned that the 2025 hurricane season would be dangerous, unprecedented, and driven by human-caused climate change. Forecasts predicted up to 19 named storms, 10 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes hitting the United - [PTF Calls on DHS to Review Greta Thunberg’s Entry Into the U.S.](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-calls-on-dhs-to-review-greta-thunbergs-entry-into-the-u-s/) - Today, Power The Future released an open letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, urging the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to review whether foreign climate activist Greta Thunberg should be allowed to enter the United States. Thunberg’s recent actions abroad raise valid concerns about public safety here at home. Just - [A Thanksgiving Thank-You to America’s Energy Workers](https://www.powerthefuture.com/a-thanksgiving-thank-you-to-americas-energy-workers/) - This Thanksgiving, as families gather around warm homes and full tables, we want to pause and thank the men and women who make it all possible: America’s energy workers. From the roughnecks on the rigs to the miners underground, from the line workers braving bitter cold to the truck drivers moving the fuel that powers - [NJ Gov.-Elect Mikie Sherrill Picks Disgraced Energy Secretary for Transition](https://www.powerthefuture.com/nj-gov-elect-mikie-sherrill-picks-disgraced-energy-secretary-for-transition/) - New Jersey hasn’t even sworn in its new governor, and residents are already getting a preview of what “lower energy costs” will really mean under Mikie Sherrill. Hint: not lower. Sherrill has asked Jennifer Granholm to head her transition team. Yes, that Granholm: the Biden administration’s key figure in rising gas prices, delayed energy projects, - [Senator Whitehouse’s COP30 Getaway Shows Just How Out of Touch Washington’s Climate Elite Really Are](https://www.powerthefuture.com/senator-whitehouses-cop30-getaway-shows-just-how-out-of-touch-washingtons-climate-elite-really-are/) - Fresh off supporting a government shutdown that affected working Americans, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) took a flight to Brazil for the COP30 climate conference. Which is really a cover for an exclusive political getaway full of luxury and “delicious empanadas.” According to his office, the Senator’s trip was “with the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute,” with no disclosure - [Green Empire Strikes Back: NJ Gov.-Elect Mikie Sherrill Picks Disgraced Energy Secretary for Transition](https://www.powerthefuture.com/green-empire-strikes-back-nj-gov-elect-mikie-sherrill-picks-disgraced-energy-secretary-for-transition/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 24, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill wasted no time betraying her campaign promise to lower energy costs. Just days after declaring a “state of emergency” on utility costs, Sherrill has tapped Jennifer Granholm—the architect of Biden’s energy crisis and champion of sky-high gas prices—to help - [The Real Reason Energy Bills Are Rising in Missouri and Kansas](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-real-reason-energy-bills-are-rising-in-missouri-and-kansas/) - Atmos Energy just asked for an $11.20-a-month rate increase, and politicians immediately rushed to blame the utility. But here’s the truth Pete Mundo flagged on the air: It’s not the utilities. It’s the climate mandates. For years, blue mayors and county commissioners across Missouri and Kansas have quietly signed onto regional net-zero pledges that force - [Swiss Billionaire Pours Millions into Green Energy Groups Trying to Kill U.S. Oil Production ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/swiss-billionaire-pours-millions-into-green-energy-groups-trying-to-kill-u-s-oil-production/) - While American energy workers keep the lights on, a Swiss billionaire is quietly pouring tens of millions of dollars into groups trying to shut down oil production. Thomas Catenacci with the Washington Free Beacon reports, “Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss's eponymous charity funneled tens of millions of dollars last year to left-wing nonprofits working to shut down American - [Honoring Steve Lipscomb — A West Virginia Hero Who Powered America](https://www.powerthefuture.com/honoring-steve-lipscomb-a-west-virginia-hero-who-powered-america/) - Some stories remind us what real heroism looks like. The life — and final act — of Steve Lipscomb, a Marine veteran, husband, father, man of faith, and proud West Virginia coal miner, is one of those stories. Ten days ago, a sudden flood ripped through the Rolling Thunder Mine. Steve did what he’d done - [Daniel Turner on The Bottom Line](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-the-bottom-line/) - [NERC’s Winter Warning ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/nercs-winter-warning/) - The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) issued a stark warning this week. The latest reliability report shows that much of North America could face increased blackout risks this winter, especially in areas crowded with new AI data centers, which consume enormous amounts of electricity around the clock. The Daily Caller reports, “Winter electricity demand is rising at the - [Cost for Thanksgiving Dinner Drops—And Affordable American Energy Is The Reason](https://www.powerthefuture.com/cost-for-thanksgiving-dinner-drops-and-affordable-american-energy-is-the-reason/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - According to a new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation, the average cost for Thanksgiving dinner this year is down 5 percent from last year. The drop in Thanksgiving dinner prices correlates with the recent drop in America’s energy prices from the last four - [The Left’s Fake Conversion on Affordability](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-lefts-fake-conversion-on-affordability/) - [Thanks to American Energy—Thanksgiving Costs Are Down ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/thanks-to-american-energy-thanksgiving-costs-are-down/) - This Thanksgiving, families across the country are getting some much-needed good news: the cost of a traditional holiday dinner has dropped 5 percent from last year, according to a new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation. After several years of rising prices, Americans are finally seeing relief. And it’s no coincidence that this drop comes as - [They Want You Allergic to Meat, And They're Dead Serious](https://www.powerthefuture.com/they-want-you-allergic-to-meat-and-theyre-dead-serious/) - Just when you think the environmental movement can’t get any more extreme, it finds a new line to cross. This time it’s not a gas-stove ban or a hidden regulation. It’s a peer-reviewed academic paper arguing that a painful tick-borne meat allergy might be good for society. Yes, really. Published in Bioethics, “Beneficial Bloodsucking: On the Moral - [New LNG Project Highlights Alaska’s Unmatched Energy Strength](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-lng-project-highlights-alaskas-unmatched-energy-strength/) - A significant milestone for Alaska’s energy future was announced this week, as a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) project moves forward. Fox News reports, “Alaska LNG, a branch of the New York City and Anchorage-based Glenfarne energy company, and energy technology giant BakerHughes announced an alliance that will bring to reality and accelerate plans for a - [China’s Rare Earth Weapon ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/chinas-rare-earth-weapon/) - Power The Future has issued multiple reports warning that America’s reliance on China for rare-earth minerals is one of the most serious threats to our national security. Our 2020 study, The Fight for Rare Earths: How Green Extremists Ignore China’s Human Rights Record and Threaten U.S. National Security,highlighted the potential for China to cut off our - [Hold the applause on Bill Gates’ climate U-turn](https://www.powerthefuture.com/hold-the-applause-on-bill-gates-climate-u-turn/) - [Newsom Jets to Brazil to Lecture the World While Trump Puts America First](https://www.powerthefuture.com/newsom-jets-to-brazil-to-lecture-the-world-while-trump-puts-america-first/) - While Californians struggle under high energy and gas prices, Governor Gavin Newsom is halfway around the world at a luxury climate conference in Belem, Brazil. While in Brazil, Newsom is working on his 2028 presidential campaign by scolding America and praising China. At this year’s U.N. COP30 climate talks, Newsom declared that President Trump’s decision not to attend - [Eco-Activists’ Courtroom Carbon Tax Must Be Stopped](https://www.powerthefuture.com/eco-activists-courtroom-carbon-tax-must-be-stopped/) - [BREAKING: Stacey Abrams "Nonprofit" Collapses Under Congressional Scrutiny](https://www.powerthefuture.com/breaking-stacey-abrams-nonprofit-collapses-under-congressional-scrutiny/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee announced that the New Georgia Project, a scandal-plagued organization founded by Stacey Abrams, is dissolving following scrutiny from Congress and Power The Future. Environmental groups with ties to Abrams were awarded $2 billion during the Biden - [Stacey Abrams’ Green Grift Collapses Under Congressional Scrutiny](https://www.powerthefuture.com/stacey-abrams-green-grift-collapses-under-congressional-scrutiny/) - The house of cards finally fell. This week, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee announced that the New Georgia Project, a scandal-plagued nonprofit founded by Stacey Abrams, is dissolving after facing months of scrutiny from Congress and Power The Future. Environmental groups tied to Abrams received roughly $2 billion in taxpayer funds during the - [Ford’s Electric F-150 May Be the Latest Casualty of the Fake EV Economy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/fords-electric-f-150-may-be-the-latest-casualty-of-the-fake-ev-economy/) - Another one bites the dust. Ford is reportedly considering killing off the electric F-150 Lightning, the truck once hyped as a “smartphone that can tow” and hailed by the Biden administration as proof that America’s “green transition” was inevitable. Now it’s just another casualty in the long list of taxpayer-funded energy fantasies that couldn’t survive contact with - [Trump Nominates Steve Pearce to Lead the Bureau of Land Management ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-nominates-steve-pearce-to-lead-the-bureau-of-land-management/) - President Trump’s decision to nominate former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is exactly the kind of leadership our country needs. After years of radical mismanagement that turned the agency into a political weapon against American energy, this nomination signals a return to common sense. Pearce’s deep roots in New - [Rep. Troy Balderson: October’s Energy Champion](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rep-troy-balderson-octobers-energy-champion/) - America’s energy landscape is under pressure. Demand is exploding—AI data centers, manufacturing resurgence, and electric infrastructure all need more power. All while Biden-era policies have driven electricity prices through the roof. Families are paying the price for Washington’s green obsession, and the grid is straining to keep up. Thankfully, there are leaders in Congress fighting - [While New Mexico Struggles, Governor Grisham Jets Off Again](https://www.powerthefuture.com/while-new-mexico-struggles-governor-grisham-jets-off-again/) - As the federal government shutdown continues to affect families in New Mexico, especially the more than one in five who depend on SNAP benefits, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is packing her bags once again. Instead of supporting struggling residents, she’s headed to Brazil for yet another COP conference. If this sounds familiar, it’s because it - [PTF Commends Trump Administration For Pulling Plug on U.N. Climate Junket](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-commends-trump-administration-for-pulling-plug-on-u-n-climate-junket/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 3, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Power The Future today praised President Donald Trump’s decision not to send any high-level officials to the United Nations’ COP30 conference in Brazil. Since the beginning, climate conferences have served as global junkets for bureaucrats to fly halfway around the world to lecture Americans - [BREAKING: Governor Lujan Grisham to Jet Off to Brazil While New Mexicans Struggle](https://www.powerthefuture.com/breaking-governor-lujan-grisham-to-jet-off-to-brazil-while-new-mexicans-struggle/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 3, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Albuquerque – As the federal government shutdown continues to impact New Mexico’s families, especially the more than one in five SNAP recipients, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is once again packing her bags for another international climate junket. The Governor will be headed to Brazil this year, after - [PTF Praises Trump Administration for Pulling Plug on U.N. Conference](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-praises-trump-administration-for-pulling-plug-on-u-n-conference/) - Every year, high-level bureaucrats fly around the world on private jets to be wined and dined at the United Nations COP conference. This year, COP30 is happening in Belem, Brazil, where they cleared part of the Amazon rainforest for the event. All this just so they can lecture us on how terrible our carbon footprint is. This - [Where Green Meets Red: How the Environmental Agenda is Making America Dependent on China](https://www.powerthefuture.com/where-green-meets-red-how-the-environmental-agenda-is-making-america-dependent-on-china/) - The Biden Administration's push to electrify nearly every facet of everyday life – power plants, cars, the heating and cooling systems in homes and buildings – is dangerously increasing America’s dependence on China and jeopardizing our nation’s security. The following report sheds further light on Biden’s green agenda leaving our nation vulnerable to China's growing - [Rahm Emanuel Blames Trump for Expensive Electricity, While Ignoring the Real Culprit: Him](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rahm-emanuel-blames-trump/) - Rahm Emanuel has a message for you: your electric bill went up, and somehow it’s Donald Trump’s fault. In his Wall Street Journal op-ed titled “Rising Electricity Price? Thank Trump,” the former Obama chief of staff does what Washington Democrats do best, rewrite history. He claims that cutting Biden’s green-energy subsidies through the One Big - [Alaska Is Open for Energy Again](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alaska-is-open-for-energy-again/) - Common sense is finally returning to Washington, and it’s reaching all the way to Alaska’s North Slope. The Department of the Interior announced last week that it’s reopening the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for oil and gas leasing. After years of Washington red tape and energy lockdowns, this is welcome - [Rivian Lays Off Workers as EV Sales Plummet ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rivian-lays-off-workers-as-ev-sales-plummet/) - Electric vehicle (EV) companies are struggling to turn a profit as the Trump Administration continues to withdraw government subsidies that EV producers relied on. Rivian is facing this reality and experiencing multiple layoffs across the company. The Wall Street Journal reports: “Rivian is carrying out another round of layoffs affecting around 4% of its workforce - [Bill Gates Tries to Rewrite His Climate Legacy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bill-gates-tries-to-rewrite-his-climate-legacy/) - After years of warning that climate change would devastate humanity, Bill Gates is suddenly singing a different tune. In a recent interview reported by The New York Times, Gates now claims that climate change “will not lead to humanity’s demise.” This stunning reversal comes from the same billionaire who spent years pushing radical green policies. Policies - [Green Movement is Silent on Jay Jones' Violent Comments](https://www.powerthefuture.com/green-movement-is-silent-on-jay-jones-violent-comments/) - [PTF: Possible Union Pacific—Norfolk Southern Merger Could Hinder American Energy Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-possible-union-pacific-norfolk-southern-merger-could-hinder-american-energy-dominance/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 15, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Power The Future (PTF) today announced its opposition to the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads. In a letter to the Surface Transportation Board, PTF warned that the consolidation would hurt competition, raise costs for American energy producers, and - [President Trump Is Fixing FERC](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-is-fixing-ferc/) - [Trump Administration Considering Another $12 Billion Cut from Biden’s Green Energy Giveaways](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-administration-considering-another-12-billion-cut-from-bidens-green-energy-giveaways/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - According to media reports, the Trump Administration is considering continuing the rollback of Biden-era green energy programs by announcing plans to cut off an additional $12 billion in taxpayer support. The cuts reportedly include funding for electric vehicle manufacturing and other green initiatives that - [DOE to Invest $625 Million to Keep Coal Plants Up and Power Costs Down](https://www.powerthefuture.com/doe-to-invest-625-million-to-keep-coal-plants-up-and-power-costs-down-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Today, the Department of Energy announced it will direct $625 million toward ensuring critical coal plants remain online, preventing closures that would drive up energy costs and undermine grid reliability. The effort reflects the Trump Administration’s continued commitment to protecting affordable and reliable electricity - [President Trump Puts Families Ahead of Climate Agenda at United Nations](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-puts-families-ahead-of-climate-agenda-at-united-nations/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Power The Future applauds President Trump’s stand at the United Nations by urging the world to abandon the failed global climate crusade in favor of real energy security. In his remarks, President Trump exposed the hypocrisy of international mandates that punish American producers while - [REPORT: New Mexico's Oil Workers Driving America's Record Production](https://www.powerthefuture.com/report-new-mexicos-oil-workers-driving-americas-record-production-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Albuquerque – The U.S. Energy Administration (EIA) has confirmed what many New Mexicans already know: the state’s oil and natural gas workers are at the center of America’s historic energy success. According to a new report from the EIA, two counties in New Mexico—Lea and Eddy— accounted - [Sanctioning Russian Oil Must Be Coupled with U.S. Domestic Production ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/sanctioning-russian-oil-must-be-coupled-with-u-s-domestic-production/) - This week, the Trump administration showcased their frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his war machine. The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, escalating pressure on the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move targets the oil companies that - [BREAKING: Under Trump Administration, Gas Drops Below $3 as U.S. Oil Production Hits Record High](https://www.powerthefuture.com/breaking-under-trump-administration-gas-drops-below-3-as-u-s-oil-production-hits-record-high/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - The national average for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. is now below $3 for the first time in years. At the same time, American oil production has surged to more than 13.6 million barrels per day setting a new record. “Once again, - [Rep. Balderson's New ARC Energy Security Act Is Smart Legislation](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rep-baldersons-new-arc-energy-security-act-is-smart-legislation/) - [Democrats Are To Blame For Rising Health Care And Energy Prices](https://www.powerthefuture.com/democrats-are-to-blame-for-rising-health-care-and-energy-prices/) - [Mamdani’s socialist plan to wreck New York City’s economy in the name of climate justice](https://www.powerthefuture.com/mamdanis-socialist-plan-to-wreck-new-york-citys-economy-in-the-name-of-climate-justice-2/) - [Refilling America’s Energy Security](https://www.powerthefuture.com/refilling-americas-energy-security/) - The Department of Energy (DOE) announced this week it will buy 1 million barrels of oil to replenish the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). This move represents a long-overdue correction after the Biden administration drained the SPR to its lowest level since 1983. When President Trump left office, America’s SPR held more than 638 million barrels, a - [Climate Scientist Admits His Study Was Wrong](https://www.powerthefuture.com/climate-scientist-admits-his-study-was-wrong/) - Every so often, someone inside the climate movement admits what the rest of us have long known: the apocalypse never came. This week, Ted Nordhaus, founder of the Breakthrough Institute and once a leading voice in climate alarmism, wrote a remarkable essay titled “I Thought Climate Change Would End the World. I Was Wrong.” In it, he - [Gas Drops Below $3 as U.S. Oil Production Hits Record High](https://www.powerthefuture.com/gas-drops-below-3-as-u-s-oil-production-hits-record-high/) - Good news for every driver, worker, and family across America: the national average for a gallon of gasoline has officially dropped below $3 for the first time in years. At the same time, U.S. oil production has hit a new record of more than 13.6 million barrels per day. This is a testament to what American energy workers can - [The Last Thing America Needs Is a Railroad Monopoly](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-last-thing-america-needs-is-a-railroad-monopoly/) - President Trump has made one thing clear: American Energy Dominance is back. From reopening federal lands for production to rebuilding critical infrastructure, this administration is cutting red tape and restoring the strength of America’s energy supply chain. But now, a proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern threatens to undo that progress. - [The Media Is Still Running Cover for the Fake EV Industry Built on Handouts](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-media-is-still-running-cover-for-the-fake-ev-industry-built-on-handouts/) - Driving the news: Axios just ran a story bragging that “EV sales smashed records” in Q3. In the next sentence, reporter Ben Geman admits why: buyers rushed to cash in on the $7,500 federal handout before it expired Sept. 30. Reality check: That’s not a market win. It’s a taxpayer-funded clearance sale. Why it matters: - [Britain’s “Tight Days” Are a Warning: Net Zero Means Blackouts](https://www.powerthefuture.com/britains-tight-days-are-a-warning-net-zero-means-blackouts/) - The United Kingdom just admitted what common sense has been saying for years: when you blow up your power plants, don’t be surprised when the lights go out, according to a Breitbart report last week. Britain’s national grid operator is warning of “tight days” for electricity this winter, meaning they may not have enough power to meet - [President Trump Greenlights the Ambler Road, Opening Alaska’s Mineral Future](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-greenlights-the-ambler-road-opening-alaskas-mineral-future/) - President Donald J. Trump has once again delivered for American energy workers and Alaska’s economy. The White House has approved the long-awaited Ambler Road Project, a 211-mile access road connecting Alaska’s vast Ambler Mining District to the state’s infrastructure, unlocking one of the richest untapped mineral belts on Earth. For years, radical environmental groups and - [Trump Administration Eyes Another $12 Billion Cut to Biden’s Green Giveaways](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-administration-eyes-another-12-billion-cut-to-bidens-green-giveaways/) - The Trump Administration is once again proving that America’s energy policy belongs to its people, not to the eco-elites who profit from Washington’s reckless green spending. According to new reports, the administration is preparing to cut off an additional $12 billion in taxpayer-funded support for Biden-era green energy programs. These cuts would hit electric vehicle - [Congressman Nick Langworthy: September Energy Champion of the Month](https://www.powerthefuture.com/congressman-nick-langworthy-september-energy-champion-of-the-month/) - Power The Future is proud to name Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY) our Energy Champion of the Month for September 2025. Few lawmakers fight harder for affordable, reliable American energy than Congressman Langworthy. He’s been a relentless voice against Governor Kathy Hochul’s radical green agenda, an agenda that’s driven energy prices sky-high, blocked pipelines, and punished working families. Langworthy - [Chris Wright Calls Out New York’s Green Energy Failure](https://www.powerthefuture.com/chris-wright-calls-out-new-yorks-green-energy-failure/) - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright didn’t mince words this week during his visit to Long Island’s Northport Power Station. Standing in front of a 60-year-old natural gas facility that still provides reliable electricity to millions, Wright laid bare the consequences of New York’s radical green agenda: sky-high electricity bills, anemic infrastructure, and a mass exodus - [The Free Ride Is Over: EV Credits Officially Expire](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-free-ride-is-over-ev-credits-officially-expire/) - Well, that’s it. The era of government-sponsored joyrides is officially over. As of today, the majority of federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits are no longer available. Meaning that American taxpayers will no longer subsidize luxury car purchases for high-income drivers. For years, politicians sold EV incentives as a way to “help the planet,” but in reality, - [DOE to Invest $625 Million to Keep Coal Plants Up and Power Costs Down](https://www.powerthefuture.com/doe-to-invest-625-million-to-keep-coal-plants-up-and-power-costs-down/) - Today, the Department of Energy announced it will direct $625 million toward ensuring critical coal plants remain online, preventing closures that would drive up energy costs and undermine grid reliability. The effort reflects the Trump Administration’s continued commitment to protecting affordable and reliable electricity for working families. Fox Business reports, “The $625 million investment includes $350 million to - [A $2.2 Billion Monument to Green Failure](https://www.powerthefuture.com/a-2-2-billion-monument-to-green-failure/) - In the Mojave Desert, the Ivanpah Solar Power Facility was supposed to be the crown jewel of the “green revolution.” Instead, it has become exactly what critics warned about from the start: a multi-billion dollar boondoggle, built on hype, subsidies, and bad math. Back in 2011, the Obama administration pumped $1.6 billion in taxpayer-backed loan - [Gas Cars Cheaper Than EVs as Trump Rolls Back Biden’s Restrictions](https://www.powerthefuture.com/gas-cars-cheaper-than-evs-as-trump-rolls-back-bidens-restrictions/) - As President Trump continues to roll back Biden’s restrictions on oil and gas, American families have seen lower prices at the pump. As described in a new analysis from the American Automobile Association (AAA), gas-powered vehicles are cheaper than EVs when calculating total costs. The report also notes that the costs of operating a new - [Heat Deaths in Europe Aren’t About “Climate Change.” They’re About Bad Policy.](https://www.powerthefuture.com/heat-deaths-in-europe-arent-about-climate-change-theyre-about-bad-policy/) - The New York Times is out with yet another scare headline: “Climate Change’s Toll in Europe This Summer: Thousands of Extra Deaths.” They breathlessly claim that 24,400 people died in European cities this summer because of climate change. But here’s the part they won’t say out loud: heat deaths are preventable. Every single one of them. - [President Trump Calls Out Global Climate Hypocrisy, Urges Real Energy Security](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-calls-out-global-climate-hypocrisy-urges-real-energy-security/) - Back in 2018, Germany’s UN delegation laughed when President Trump warned that their dependence on Russian natural gas left them vulnerable. Yesterday, it was President Trump who had the last laugh. Speaking at the United Nations, he urged world leaders to abandon the failed global climate crusade and instead focus on achieving real energy security. He called - [Biden’s Green Agenda Was Always a Scam](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bidens-green-agenda-was-always-a-scam/) - No one should be surprised that President Biden’s so-called “green revolution” has turned into a spectacular mess. From day one, the administration’s energy agenda was built on fantasy, virtue-signaling, and payoffs to well-connected activists (Stacey Abrams), not results. Now, after trillions of dollars in government spending and endless promises, the outcomes speak for themselves: higher - [California Finally Admits It Needs Oil, But Still Can’t Kick the Climate Theater](https://www.powerthefuture.com/california-finally-admits-it-needs-oil-but-still-cant-kick-the-climate-theater/) - California Democrats just did something they swore they’d never do: pass a bill to expand oil production, according to The Los Angeles Times. Over the weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders rammed through a deal that green-lights up to 2,000 new oil wells a year in Kern County through 2036. Why? Because their “green transition” - [Electric Buses Recalled After Another EV School Bus Catches Fire ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/electric-buses-recalled-after-another-ev-school-bus-catches-fire/) - When sending your kids to school, you expect the bus they ride to transport them to and from school safely. However, with electric buses, we are seeing an increased risk. EV buses are spontaneously catching fire; an experience no one wants to be a part of. Unfortunately, it is one that happened last week when - [The Great Energy Reversal: Trump Outpaces Biden’s Failures](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-great-energy-reversal-trump-outpaces-bidens-failures/) - President Trump continues to lead the most pro-American energy administration. His team keeps reversing Biden’s restrictions on oil and gas. This week, it was announced that the Department of the Interior (DOI) plans to conduct 21 oil and gas lease sales in 2025. In contrast, Biden’s administration had no lease sales in its first year. - [RCE: The Green Agenda Turned New England Into an Energy Price Punchline](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rce-the-green-agenda-turned-new-england-into-an-energy-price-punchline/) - [Biden’s $20 Billion Green Energy Slush Fund Exposed](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bidens-20-billion-green-energy-slush-fund-exposed/) - This week, Republicans on the House Oversight Committee released a report showing conflicts of interest, financial mismanagement, and oversight failures with Biden’s green energy grant program. The report exposes a “green energy scam” buried within the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. About $20 billion in taxpayer money was funneled through the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction - [Solar Farms Are Bulldozing Arizona’s Ranchlands](https://www.powerthefuture.com/solar-farms-are-bulldozing-arizonas-ranchlands/) - We’ve all heard the pitch: solar power is the clean, sustainable future. But if you ask the ranching families of Joseph City, Arizona, the truth on the ground looks a lot more like devastation than “green energy.” The Daily Caller reports, “The solar industry is bulldozing over legacy farmland in Arizona, leaving the land barren as the - [REPORT: New Mexico's Oil Workers Driving America's Record Production](https://www.powerthefuture.com/report-new-mexicos-oil-workers-driving-americas-record-production/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Albuquerque – The U.S. Energy Administration (EIA) has confirmed what many New Mexicans already know: the state’s oil and natural gas workers are at the center of America’s historic energy success. According to a new report from the EIA, two counties in New Mexico—Lea and Eddy— accounted for nearly 1 - [Power The Future Applauds House Judiciary Investigation of Climate Activist "Court Influence" Operation](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-applauds-house-judiciary-investigation-of-climate-activist-court-influence-operation-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Power The Future (PTF) today commended the House Judiciary Committee’s decision to open an investigation into the Climate Judiciary Project (CJP), a eco-leftist initiative housed at the Environmental Law Institute (ELI). Under the project, nearly 2,000 judges were offered curriculum designed to potentially influence federal and state judges - [The Electricity Crisis: Politicians Created It, the White House Can Solve It](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-electricity-crisis-politicians-created-it-the-white-house-can-solve-it-2/) - Power The Future releases a new, comprehensive report exposing how decades of failed energy policies drove up electricity costs and in a letter to President Trump offer real solutions. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 22, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Today, Power The Future (PTF) released their letter to President Trump urging the use of the Defense - [BREAKING: President Trump Announces EU Deal Includes $750 Billion in American Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/breaking-president-trump-announces-eu-deal-includes-750-billion-in-american-energy/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Today, President Trump announced a trade agreementwith the European Union that includes the purchase of $750 billion in American energy. In response, Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director for Power The Future released the following statement: “The $750 billion European commitment to invest in American energy is - [PTF Applauds Trump EPA For Repealing Obama-Era Climate Failings](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-applauds-trump-epa-for-repealing-obama-era-climate-failings-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to repeal of the 2009 Obama-era “endangerment finding” that handed the agency vast power over energy policy. For years, the finding has been weaponized by the eco-left to justify onerous mandates on American energy production without direct congressional approval. - [Trump Administration Prioritizes Reliable Energy by Shutting Down Offshore Wind Schemes](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-administration-prioritizes-reliable-energy-by-shutting-down-offshore-wind-schemes/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is rescinding approval of 3.5 million acres of offshore waters previously designated as Wind Energy Areas. The action immediately ends the Biden-era practice of pre-designating large areas of federal waters for speculative wind development. “Offshore wind is a money pit that - [Another Failed Climate Prediction: Sea Levels Aren’t Rising as Fast as Alarmists Claimed](https://www.powerthefuture.com/another-failed-climate-prediction-sea-levels-arent-rising-as-fast-as-alarmists-claimed/) - For decades, climate alarmists have predicted that “global warming” would wipe out humanity as we know it. They’ve shouted that sea levels are rising faster than ever before and blamed it on the fossil fuel industry. These alarming predictions have even justified trillions of dollars in taxpayer spending, lucrative government contracts, and billion-dollar subsidies for the same - [Chris Wright Tells the Truth About Electric Bills and Democrats Can’t Escape the Blame](https://www.powerthefuture.com/chris-wright-tells-the-truth-about-electric-bills-and-democrats-cant-escape-the-blame/) - Energy Secretary Chris Wright is doing something we have not seen in Washington the past couple years: telling the truth. In a candid interview with POLITICO, Wright acknowledged what every American family already feels when they open their utility bill: prices are rising. And while Democrats are eager to pin those costs on President Trump and his - [Report: Rocket Fuel For America's AI Moonshot 2025](https://www.powerthefuture.com/report-rocket-fuel-for-americas-ai-moonshot-2025/) - Read Full Report The race to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) will be the most significant economic and national security clash between the world’s great powers over the next generation. In echoes of the Space Race, the United States has the assets — intellectual, capital, and energy — to win, but early overconfidence and the - [New Mexico Sun: OPINION- Green Energy’s Empty Promises vs. New Mexico’s Real Energy Heroes](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-mexico-sun-opinion-green-energys-empty-promises-vs-new-mexicos-real-energy-heroes/) - [Energy Champion of the Month: Secretary Chris Wright](https://www.powerthefuture.com/energy-champion-of-the-month-secretary-chris-wright/) - At Power The Future, we believe American energy workers are the backbone of this country, and the leaders who fight for them deserve recognition. That’s why we’re proud to name Secretary of Energy Chris Wright our Energy Champion of the Month for August 2025. Under his leadership, the Department of Energy has taken bold action - [RCE: When Washington Gets Out of the Way – Energy Workers Deliver Results](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rce-when-washington-gets-out-of-the-way-energy-workers-deliver-results/) - [New Mexico’s Energy Industry: Powering America’s Future](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-mexicos-energy-industry-powering-americas-future/) - The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has confirmed something we already knew: New Mexico oil and natural gas workers are at the heart of American energy. According to the latest EIA report, just two counties in New Mexico, Lea and Eddy, were responsible for nearly one million barrels of oil per day of American production growth - [Power The Future Applauds House Judiciary Investigation of Climate Activist “Court Influence” Operation](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-applauds-house-judiciary-investigation-of-climate-activist-court-influence-operation/) - Big news out of Washington: the House Judiciary Committee has officially opened an investigation into the Climate Judiciary Project (CJP), a shadowy program housed at the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) that was designed to influence nearly 2,000 federal and state judges on climate issues. This investigation didn’t come out of nowhere. Just a few weeks - [GUILTY: Green Economy Millionaire Shows It Is Built on Lies, Grift, and Fraud](https://www.powerthefuture.com/guilty-green-economy-millionaire-shows-it-is-built-on-lies-grift-and-fraud/) - Another “green” hero has fallen and once again, it’s not a low-level bureaucrat or some fly-by-night scammer. It’s one of the Democrat Party’s biggest donors and climate crusaders. According to National Review, Multimillionaire Joe Sanberg, co-founder of the $2.3 billion “sustainability” firm Aspiration Partners and a former Sierra Club board member, just pleaded guilty to a - [Alaska Launches First-in-the-Nation Partnership to Fast-Track Resource Permitting](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alaska-launches-first-in-the-nation-partnership-to-fast-track-resource-permitting/) - Alaska just became the testing ground for a new national model in resource development. On Wednesday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a first-of-its-kind agreement with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, aiming to cut through the bureaucratic red tape that often delays major projects. Anchorage Daily News reports, “Dunleavy signed a memorandum of understanding with Emily Domenech, - [Townhall: Don’t Let Them Spin It—High Energy Prices Are a Green Failure](https://www.powerthefuture.com/townhall-dont-let-them-spin-it-high-energy-prices-are-a-green-failure/) - [Porsche Cancels Battery Gamble: EVs Collapse Without Subsidies](https://www.powerthefuture.com/porsche-cancels-battery-gamble-evs-collapse-without-subsidies/) - For years, the eco-left told us that electric vehicles were the future: clean, cheap, and inevitable. But the truth has always been the same: EVs are only “viable” when working-class taxpayers are forced to bankroll them for the wealthy. And now, without those redistribution schemes, the façade is collapsing. According to an Inside EVs report, This - [Calls Grow to Investigate Climate Activists’ Influence on Judges](https://www.powerthefuture.com/calls-grow-to-investigate-climate-activists-influence-on-judges/) - This month, two major letters were sent with the same goal: to stop climate activists from manipulating America’s courts through the Climate Judiciary Project (CJP). Last week, Power The Future sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi at the Department of Justice, calling for a federal investigation into what we see as a coordinated national - [Newsom Blames Trump, But His Own Policies Drove Energy Costs Sky High](https://www.powerthefuture.com/newsom-blames-trump-but-his-own-policies-drove-energy-costs-sky-high/) - California Governor Gavin Newsom is trying to blame President Trump for rising electricity costs, but facts tell a different story. According to the Energy Information Administration, Californians already pay nearly double the national average for electricity—$0.24 per kilowatt-hour compared to $0.12 nationally. That isn’t because of the Trump administration; it’s because of California’s aggressive, decades-long pursuit of the - [Kerry's Green Hypocrisy: From Climate Envoy to Billionaire's Playground](https://www.powerthefuture.com/kerrys-green-hypocrisy-from-climate-envoy-to-billionaires-playground/) - In a move that reeks of self-interest, former climate envoy John Kerry has joined billionaire Tom Steyer's green investment group, Galvanize Climate Solutions. This comes as Power The Future continues to fight for transparency from Kerry's former office through a FOIA lawsuit. Despite his prior history as a serial flip-flopper, Kerry has always been a member of - [John Kerry Refuses to Share Climate Office Employees](https://www.powerthefuture.com/john-kerry-refuses-to-share-climate-office-employees/) - Throughout his term as President Biden’s “Climate Czar,” John Kerry’s office was shrouded in mystery, with Kerry refusing to disclose basic information like who works in the taxpayer-funded office and how much money is being put towards the new office. Many Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests have been filed to try and learn more about - [Trump Administration Puts Imported Wind Turbines Under the Microscope, And It’s About Time](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-administration-puts-imported-wind-turbines-under-the-microscope-and-its-about-time/) - For years, the green lobby and their pals in Washington have told us that wind and solar are the “future.” What they don’t tell you is that much of this so-called “future” is built with Chinese parts, Chinese minerals, and Chinese technology, and now, we’re finding out it could also be a national security threat, according to - [The Electricity Crisis: Politicians Created It, the White House Can Solve It](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-electricity-crisis-politicians-created-it-the-white-house-can-solve-it/) - This week, Power The Future (PTF) released a report urging President Trump to invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to restart shuttered coal, natural gas, and nuclear plants. The appeal coincides with our new report, The Looming American Electricity Affordability Crisis, which details how decades of politically driven “green agenda” policies have triggered soaring energy costs and weakened - [Offshore Leasing Returns to Alaska](https://www.powerthefuture.com/offshore-leasing-returns-to-alaska/) - This week, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced a new offshore leasing schedule, reversing years of restrictions that sidelined American oil and gas development. For Alaska, that means Cook Inlet is finally reopening for exploration. This decision will revive jobs, strengthen the state’s economy, and reduce America’s reliance on foreign energy. Under the Biden - [Power The Future Exposes Climate “Lawfare” Campaign Targeting America’s Courts](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-exposes-climate-lawfare-campaign-targeting-americas-courts/) - This week, Power The Future sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi demanding an investigation into what we see as a coordinated “national lawfare campaign” by left-wing climate activists to quietly influence judges across the country. Read Letter At the center of this campaign is the Environmental Law Institute’s Climate Judiciary Project (CJP), which - [Daniel Turner on FBN The Bottom Line: Mandates Don't Build a Better Tomorrow](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-fbn-the-bottom-line-mandates-dont-build-a-better-tomorrow/) - [Fox News: Top energy group calls for probe into secretive 'national lawfare campaign' to influence judges on climate](https://www.powerthefuture.com/fox-news-top-energy-group-calls-for-probe-into-secretive-national-lawfare-campaign-to-influence-judges-on-climate/) - [Power The Future Calls on DOJ to Investigate Judicial Climate Warfare](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-calls-on-doj-to-investigate-judicial-climate-warfare/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 18, 2025CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.comWashington, D.C. - Power The Future (PTF) is urging the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the origins and approval of a suspicious national “lawfare” campaign that coordinates “climate education” efforts. In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, PTF outlined evidence uncovered by bombshell Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests suggesting the Federal Judicial - [From Dependence to Dominance: Trump DOE Invests in American Critical Minerals](https://www.powerthefuture.com/from-dependence-to-dominance-trump-doe-invests-in-american-critical-minerals/) - Two years ago, Power The Future released a study titled “Where Green Meets Red,” which raised warnings about relying on China for critical minerals. By obstructing domestic mining projects, the Biden administration cut off access to 49 of the 50 critical minerals identified by the U.S. Geological Survey as essential for modern technologies. In a complete 180 - [The UK Thinks Deleting Your Old Emails Will Save the Planet ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-uk-thinks-deleting-your-old-emails-will-save-the-planet/) - The United Kingdom is facing a “nationally significant” water shortage, and the government has a bold new plan to address it: telling people to delete old emails and photos. Yes, you read that right. Instead of focusing on real infrastructure improvements, fixing leaky pipes, or ensuring adequate water storage, the UK’s National Drought Group wants - [Germany Bet on Wind and Lost](https://www.powerthefuture.com/germany-bet-on-wind-and-lost/) - Germany’s latest offshore wind auction ended in failure: not a single bid. Despite the talk about offshore wind becoming a self-sustaining industry, investors made it clear: without significant subsidies, it’s simply not worth the risk. Bloomberg News reports, “The Federal Network Agency didn’t receive any bids for two areas in the North Sea, the German offshore - [Detroit’s Gas-Powered Revival: A Return to the American Dream](https://www.powerthefuture.com/detroits-gas-powered-revival-a-return-to-the-american-dream/) - During the Biden administration, Americans were told the future was electric. Government mandates and climate regulations forced automakers to pour billions into electric vehicles (EVs), assuming battery-powered cars would dominate our roads. Thankfully, that future never arrived. EVs are costly, inconvenient, and less reliable than promised. High prices, limited charging infrastructure, and sluggish demand have - [Trump Administration Approves Major Coal Expansion in Montana](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-administration-approves-major-coal-expansion-in-montana/) - The Biden-era war on coal is over. American energy is back. On Tuesday, the Department of the Interior approved a major expansion of Montana’s Rosebud Mine, unlocking 33.75 million tons of federal coal and securing more than a decade of affordable, reliable energy for American homes and businesses. It’s a big win for Montana. It’s a big - [RCE: There’s a Fiery Electric Bill Coming to You, and the Arsonists Are Already Blaming Trump](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rce-theres-a-fiery-electric-bill-coming-to-you-and-the-arsonists-are-already-blaming-trump/) - [Trump Administration Moves to Cut $7 Billion in Biden-Era Solar Grants](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-administration-moves-to-cut-7-billion-in-biden-era-solar-grants/) - The Trump administration is reportedly planning to eliminate $7 billion in solar power grants awarded under President Biden’s signature “Solar for All” program. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to send termination notices later this week to 60 nonprofits and state agencies that had been promised funding for solar projects. The Daily Caller reports, “The Environmental - [Senator Dave McCormick: July Energy Champion of the Month](https://www.powerthefuture.com/senator-dave-mccormick-july-energy-champion-of-the-month/) - At Power The Future, we believe American energy workers are the backbone of this country and that the leaders who champion them deserve recognition. This month, we’re proud to name Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick (R) our Energy Champion of the Month for July 2025. Senator McCormick isn’t just talking about American energy. He’s leading the conversation on - [NY Post: To make NY more affordable, Gov. Hochul needs to ditch her all-electric plan and push natural gas](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ny-post-to-make-ny-more-affordable-gov-hochul-needs-to-ditch-her-all-electric-plan-and-push-natural-gas/) - [Only Half of Nantucket’s Controversial Wind Turbines are Running](https://www.powerthefuture.com/only-half-of-nantuckets-controversial-wind-turbines-are-running/) - A recent visit to the Vineyard Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts underscores a growing problem with offshore wind: it simply isn’t delivering on its promises. Following last year’s broken offshore wind turbine in Nantucket, GBH News visited the wind farm to assess the turbines' current efficiency. Spoiler alert, half aren’t even running. Over the course of two - [A Turning Point in the Climate Debate](https://www.powerthefuture.com/a-turning-point-in-the-climate-debate/) - Recently, the Department of Energy released “A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate,” a report that has sparked fury from the usual eco-left suspects, as this report challenges the apocalyptic messaging that generally dominates climate coverage. Kimberley Strassel with the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board writes, “The Energy Department issued - [Trump Administration Ends Preferential Treatment for Unreliable Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-administration-ends-preferential-treatment-for-unreliable-energy/) - This week, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced a series of bold policy changes to advance President Trump’s energy dominance agenda. Including, ending preferential treatment for unreliable energy sources, such as wind, and refocusing on an energy strategy that prioritizes reliability, affordability, and American interests. In accordance with the DOI order, the Bureau of Ocean Energy - [Alaska: Unlocking America’s Energy Future](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alaska-unlocking-americas-energy-future/) - The Last Frontier state has more to offer than just breathtaking wilderness. Alaska is a resource giant with the power to secure America’s energy independence. Congressman Nick Begich is leading the charge to unleash Alaska’s vast energy potential. “Alaska had about 70 executive orders and actions that specifically targeted our ability to develop mineral resources - [PTF Applauds Trump EPA For Repealing Obama-Era Climate Failings](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-applauds-trump-epa-for-repealing-obama-era-climate-failings/) - In a landmark announcement, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin unveiled the agency’s proposal to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which gave the agency vast power over energy policy. For years, the finding has been weaponized by the eco-left to justify onerous mandates on American energy production without direct congressional approval. Daniel Turner, - [Daniel Turner on The Bottom Line: EU Deal Puts American Energy in The Driver's Seat](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-the-bottom-line-eu-deal-puts-american-energy-in-the-drivers-seat/) - [Trump’s Historic Energy Deal with Europe Proves U.S. Energy Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trumps-historic-energy-deal-with-europe-proves-u-s-energy-dominance/) - President Trump has once again delivered on his promise to put American energy first. This week, he announced a landmark trade agreement with the European Union that includes a staggering $750 billion commitment to purchase American energy. Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future, spoke on this historic announcement. “The $750 billion European commitment - [PTF Calls for Congress to Investigate After Bombshell Report on Newsom's China Climate Junket](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-calls-for-congress-to-investigate-after-bombshell-report-on-newsoms-china-climate-junket-2/) - Washington, D.C. - Power The Future is calling for a Congressional investigation into China’s influence over American climate policy after a bombshell Washington Free Beacon report exposed that the same left-wing foundation funding Chinese Communist Party-affiliated climate initiatives also financed Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2023 trip to China. According to the report, the Hewlett Foundation has - [PTF Calls for Congress to Investigate After Bombshell Report on Newsom's China Climate Junket](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-calls-for-congress-to-investigate-after-bombshell-report-on-newsoms-china-climate-junket/) - We are calling for a full Congressional investigation into the disturbing ties between American climate initiatives and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). A new report from the Washington Free Beacon reveals that the same left-wing foundation funding climate programs tied to the Chinese government also bankrolled California Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2023 trip to China. According to the - [John Kerry Wants to Declare a Climate Emergency](https://www.powerthefuture.com/john-kerry-wants-to-declare-a-climate-emergency/) - During his time as Biden’s Climate Czar, John Kerry wasn’t known for his good ideas. Often displaying blatant hypocrisy with private jet flights and getting cozy with China. Last week, at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, he proudly proclaimed that we must declare a climate emergency. The Daily Wire reports, ‘“I think, personally, we’re on the - [Global Warming Now Comes With Late Fees, Says UN Court](https://www.powerthefuture.com/global-warming-now-comes-with-late-fees-says-un-court/) - Well, now it is official. The United Nations' highest court has emerged from its Geneva conference room to declare that climate change is now a legal liability, and you’re the one who has to pay for it. In a Reuters report Wednesday: “Failure to rein in fossil fuel production and subsidies could result in ‘full reparations - [Trump’s AI Action Plan Gets It Right: Energy Dominance Powers Tech Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trumps-ai-action-plan-gets-it-right-energy-dominance-powers-tech-dominance/) - The White House just released its bold AI Action Plan, and it couldn’t come at a more important moment. With China racing to dominate the future of artificial intelligence, President Trump’s plan sends a clear message: America intends to win. At Power The Future, we are proud to see so many of the priorities we wrote - [The Hidden Cost of Green Energy Subsidies](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-hidden-cost-of-green-energy-subsidies/) - The eco-left is attempting to spin a narrative that phasing out wind and energy subsidies will result in higher electricity bills and power shortages. But we know the real threat to grid reliability is the overreliance on subsidized renewable energy. The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board writes, “Democrats are attacking the GOP’s budget bill for phasing out - [Germany Chose Wind and Solar. Now, Its Citizens Are Paying the Price.](https://www.powerthefuture.com/germany-chose-wind-and-solar-now-its-citizens-are-paying-the-price/) - Over the past decade, Germany’s energy prices have doubled. Driven by aggressive climate goals and political pressure, the German government shut down nuclear power plants and invested in wind and solar energy. The result? Skyrocketing electricity prices, a less stable power grid, and increased dependence on foreign energy sources. Breitbart reports, “The primary reason for the - [One Year Later: Biden Quit and the Road to American Energy Dominance Begins](https://www.powerthefuture.com/one-year-later-biden-quit-and-the-road-to-american-energy-dominance-begins-2/) - July 21, 2025 Washington, D.C.- To mark the one-year anniversary of Joe Biden ending his re-election bid, Power The Future released a brand new web video highlighting the end of Biden’s green agenda and showing what a difference a year can truly make under President Trump’s energy dominance agenda. “Joe Biden leaving wasn’t just the - [One Year After Biden Quit, American Energy Is Back on Top](https://www.powerthefuture.com/one-year-after-biden-quit-american-energy-is-back-on-top/) - One year ago today, Joe Biden did what most Americans had already done months earlier: he gave up on his presidency. When Biden ended his re-election bid on July 21, 2024, it didn’t just signal the collapse of a campaign. It marked the end of an era of failure, a presidency defined by sky-high energy - [One Year Later: Biden Quit and the Road to American Energy Dominance Begins](https://www.powerthefuture.com/one-year-later-biden-quit-and-the-road-to-american-energy-dominance-begins/) - [Red Tape Is Strangling Our Energy Future, and It’s Time to Cut It Loose](https://www.powerthefuture.com/red-tape-is-strangling-our-energy-future-and-its-time-to-cut-it-loose/) - In a country blessed with abundant natural gas and unmatched innovation, it should never take years of bureaucratic limbo just to replace a pipeline valve or expand existing infrastructure. But that’s exactly the broken state of American energy regulation today, thanks to outdated rules written in the 1980s and four years of deliberate neglect under - [While Pennsylvania Powers Ahead, New York Falls Further Behind](https://www.powerthefuture.com/while-pennsylvania-powers-ahead-new-york-falls-further-behind/) - This week, Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) hosted President Trump and energy and tech leaders at an Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh. As the nation’s second-highest producer of natural gas, third-highest of coal, and the birthplace of the oil industry, Pennsylvania can power the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution and help America lead in this new tech revolution. At the heart of the - [Daniel Turner on The Bottom Line: Trump's Copper Tariff, and Radical Transparency at the EPA](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-the-bottom-line-trumps-copper-tariff-and-radical-transparency-at-the-epa/) - [Pennsylvania Energy Can Win the AI Race; Sen. McCormick’s Leadership Made It Possible](https://www.powerthefuture.com/pennsylvania-energy-can-win-the-ai-race-sen-mccormicks-leadership-made-it-possible/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C.- Freshman Senator Dave McCormick will host President Trump and energy and tech leaders at an Energy and Innovation Summit tomorrow at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. As the nation’s second-highest producer of natural gas, third-highest of coal and the birthplace of the oil industry, Pennsylvania can power the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution and - [As Newsom Takes Vanity Tour, California’s Gas Prices Soar](https://www.powerthefuture.com/as-newsom-takes-vanity-tour-californias-gas-prices-soar-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - While Governor Gavin Newsom skips out of state ahead of a thinly-veiled 2028 presidential campaign bid, California families are set to pay a lot more at the pump thanks to a one-two punch from his green agenda. According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas - [Copper Should Be "Made in the USA"](https://www.powerthefuture.com/copper-should-be-made-in-the-usa-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - In an effort to put American workers first, President Trump announced new tariffs on foreign copper imports to spur domestic production and and reduce reliance on adversarial nations. The proposal signals a major step toward revitalizing a critical industry that powers everything from national defense to electronics. The - [PTF Applauds New Executive Order Ending Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign-Controlled Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-applauds-new-executive-order-ending-subsidies-for-unreliable-foreign-controlled-energy/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 8, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Today, Power The Future welcomed President Trump’s executive order—which halts federal subsidies for wind and solar energy products— and mandates his administration eliminate tax credits and federal preferences for them. According to the order, the Treasury and Interior Departments have 45 days to make the moves ensuring - [BREAKING: Congress Passes “Big, Beautiful Bill” to Restore Energy Dominance and End Green Grift](https://www.powerthefuture.com/breaking-congress-passes-big-beautiful-bill-to-restore-energy-dominance-and-end-green-grift/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 3, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives took a historic step toward restoring American energy dominance by passing the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” This landmark legislation begins to cast aside the most damaging provisions of the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, repealing costly electric vehicle (EV) subsidies and prioritizing the refilling - [BREAKING: Iran Threatens to Make Strait of Hormuz Oil Chokepoint —America's Energy Dominance is Critical](https://www.powerthefuture.com/breaking-iran-threatens-to-make-strait-of-hormuz-oil-chokepoint-americas-energy-dominance-is-critical/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Today, Iran’s parliament voted to support the closure of the Straight of Hormuz, potentially cutting off the route of 20 million barrels of oil per day. The move would be part of the response from Iran for U.S. strikes against their nuclear weapon sites and is designed to impact America’s - [A New Era for American Energy Begins in Wyoming](https://www.powerthefuture.com/a-new-era-for-american-energy-begins-in-wyoming/) - The ribbon-cutting for Brook Mine in Wyoming marked a turning point for American energy dominance. As the first new coal mine in Wyoming in nearly 50 years and the nation’s first rare earth element mine in over 70 years, Brook Mine will be crucial to reshaping America’s critical mineral supply chain. Energy Secretary Chris Wright explained the - [Hochul Admits Her Green Agenda Is Failing, But Don’t Be Fooled](https://www.powerthefuture.com/hochul-admits-her-green-agenda-is-failing-but-dont-be-fooled/) - New York Governor Kathy Hochul is finally acknowledging what working-class New Yorkers and energy workers have known for years: her “green transition” fantasy is collapsing under its own weight. Last week, Hochul admitted that the state’s pie-in-the-sky climate mandates, like 100% zero-emission electricity by 2040, aren’t even remotely possible without hurting ratepayers. Translation: New Yorkers - [Even More Hypocrisy from John Kerry](https://www.powerthefuture.com/even-more-hypocrisy-from-john-kerry/) - President Biden’s former climate czar, John Kerry, has recently cemented his stay in the hypocrite club by jetting off to India for the wedding of Anant Ambani, the son of the wealthiest man in India. The flight alone generates more than half the average person's carbon footprint in a whole year. However, it's doubtful Kerry - [As Newsom Takes Vanity Tour, California’s Gas Prices Soar](https://www.powerthefuture.com/as-newsom-takes-vanity-tour-californias-gas-prices-soar/) - California Governor Gavin Newsom has been traveling across the country on a thinly veiled 2028 presidential campaign bid. While he has been gallivanting around southern states, constituents in his home state are set to pay a lot more at the pump thanks to a one-two punch from his green agenda. New data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows - [Even Fire-Sale Discounts Can’t Save Electric Vehicles](https://www.powerthefuture.com/even-fire-sale-discounts-cant-save-electric-vehicles/) - The eco-left championed electric vehicles (EVs) as the future, but even with record-breaking discounts and taxpayer-funded handouts, Americans still aren’t buying in. EV sales have declined for three straight months, and dealers are now slashing prices to desperate levels. The Wall Street Journal reports, “A Hyundai dealership in New Jersey is hyping a $169-a-month lease on its - [Washington Reporter: Daniel Turner - Energy Independence is as Critical to American Independence as Ever](https://www.powerthefuture.com/washington-reporter-daniel-turner-energy-independence-is-as-critical-to-american-independence-as-ever/) - [RCE: Did Louisiana Just Become America’s First Energy Sanctuary State?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rce-did-louisiana-just-become-americas-first-energy-sanctuary-state/) - [Townhall: The Green Agenda Wants Missouri Land—and They Want You to Pay for It](https://www.powerthefuture.com/townhall-the-green-agenda-wants-missouri-land-and-they-want-you-to-pay-for-it/) - [Copper Should Be "Made in the USA"](https://www.powerthefuture.com/copper-should-be-made-in-the-usa/) - We applaud President Trump’s latest announcement of new tariffs on foreign copper imports to spur domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign nations. The proposal signals a major step toward revitalizing a critical industry that powers everything from national defense to electronics. CNBC reports, “President Donald Trump said he will impose a 50% tariff on copper imports on - [Ending the Free Ride: Trump’s Latest EO Ends Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign-Controlled Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ending-the-free-ride-trumps-latest-eo-ends-subsidies-for-unreliable-foreign-controlled-energy/) - This week, President Trump announced a new executive order that halts federal subsidies for wind and solar energy products and mandates his administration to eliminate tax credits and federal preferences for them. According to the order, the Treasury and Interior Departments have 45 days to take action, ensuring that all energy sources must now stand on their - [PTF Applauds One Big Beautiful Bill Gutting Green Grift ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-applauds-one-big-beautiful-bill-gutting-green-grift/) - For years, Washington’s obsession with green subsidies has fueled a taxpayer-funded feeding frenzy. Billions have been funneled to politically connected industries under the guise of “saving the planet,” while hardworking Americans have footed the bill in the form of higher energy prices, more expensive cars, and a grid pushed to its limits. Last week, Congress - [This Fourth of July, Energy Independence Powers Our Freedom](https://www.powerthefuture.com/this-fourth-of-july-energy-independence-powers-our-freedom/) - A record number of Americans are hitting the road to enjoy the holiday this summer. According to AAA, 72.2 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home this Fourth of July. That’s 1.7 million more travelers than last year, and 7 million more than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Making this the busiest - [If Irony Had a Carbon Footprint, It Would Look a Lot Like This Weekend’s Wedding in Venice](https://www.powerthefuture.com/if-irony-had-a-carbon-footprint-it-would-look-a-lot-like-this-weekends-wedding-in-venice/) - Leonardo DiCaprio, the United Nations’ very own Messenger of Peace for Climate Change, was spotted slipping into Jeff Bezos’s lavish wedding bash in Venice on Friday, joining a reported fleet of over 90 private jets that descended on the city, according to a new Daily Caller report. Yes, the same DiCaprio who once warned the United - [California’s Annual Gas Tax Raise is Here](https://www.powerthefuture.com/californias-annual-gas-tax-raise-is-here/) - Today, Californians are waking up to more expensive gas prices, thanks to the infamous mandatory gas tax. The uptick this year makes the gas tax $0.61 on every gallon of gas pumped across the state. KTVU reports, “Drivers still don't like it when you consider that overall gas taxes will cost the average household $612 a - [Daniel Turner on Varney: Even with International Turmoil, American Energy Production will Prevail](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-varney-even-with-international-turmoil-american-energy-production-will-prevail/) - [Summer Heat Exposes Cracks in New England’s Energy Grid](https://www.powerthefuture.com/summer-heat-exposes-cracks-in-new-englands-energy-grid/) - This week’s heatwave exposed the fragility of New England’s energy infrastructure. On Tuesday, as Boston hit 101 degrees, more than 11,000 residents across Massachusetts lost power. In towns like Middleborough, the lights and air conditioning went out during the peak of the heat, forcing local officials to open emergency cooling centers to protect vulnerable residents. - [America’s Energy Workers Are Ready—Now Let’s Give Them the Backing They Deserve](https://www.powerthefuture.com/americas-energy-workers-are-ready-now-lets-give-them-the-backing-they-deserve/) - Iran’s parliament voted to support the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, potentially cutting off the route of 20 million barrels of oil per day. This is a stark reminder of just how critical energy security is to national security. If Iran follows through, the ripple effects will be felt across global markets and at every American gas pump. But - [New York’s Electric Utility Can’t Keep Up, And We Know Exactly Why](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-yorks-electric-utility-cant-keep-up-and-we-know-exactly-why/) - Only Political Failure Can Make Air Conditioning Controversial: New York City is facing a summer heat wave, and ConEd, their electric utility, is warning residents not to use their air conditioning during the hottest hours of the day. That’s not just an inconvenience. It’s a policy failure decades in the making. A text alert sent - [Record Heat? Try 1936. Or 1901. Or 1988.](https://www.powerthefuture.com/record-heat-try-1936-or-1901-or-1988/) - It’s called summer, and it’s always been hot. As temperatures rise across much of the U.S., the eco-left is already preparing their favorite refrain: “It’s never been this hot, and it must be because of fossil fuels!” But before we drown in hysteria, it’s worth remembering one thing: it has been this hot before, and - [DOI Moves to Reopen Alaska Petroleum Reserve, Boosting U.S. Energy Independence](https://www.powerthefuture.com/doi-moves-to-reopen-alaska-petroleum-reserve-boosting-u-s-energy-independence/) - The Department of the Interior has taken a significant step toward revitalizing American energy production with a new proposal to reopen much of Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve (NPR-A) for oil and gas development. Originally designated during the 1970s energy crisis, the NPR-A remains a crucial strategic asset. Must Read Alaska reports, “The draft environmental analysis, released - [STUDY: Made in China: Biden-Harris Energy Plan Will Lead to China Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/study-made-in-china-biden-harris-energy-plan-will-lead-to-china-dominance/) - In a previous study, Power The Future demonstrated why switching to green energy prematurely would make us dependent on China for the rare earth minerals that are essential for green tech as well as many everyday consumer products. But the problem doesn’t stop there. In our new study, “Made in China: Biden-Harris Energy Plan Will Lead to - [Must Read Alaska: Power the Future - Environmental extremism threatens Donlin with death by a thousand cuts](https://www.powerthefuture.com/must-read-alaska-power-the-future-environmental-extremism-threatens-donlin-with-death-by-a-thousand-cuts/) - [From Regulation to Revival: Coal Industry Sees New Life Under President Trump](https://www.powerthefuture.com/from-regulation-to-revival-coal-industry-sees-new-life-under-president-trump/) - In a major win for American energy, the Department of the Interior (DOI) has taken steps to repeal a burdensome Biden-era coal mining regulation. The 2024 “Ten-Day Notices and Corrective Action” rule tightened federal oversight, creating bureaucratic obstacles and increasing Washington's control over state-level coal operations. Under President Trump’s leadership, this rollback empowers states to - [From Record Highs to Real Relief: Refill SPR Now While Prices Are Low](https://www.powerthefuture.com/from-record-highs-to-real-relief-refill-spr-now-while-prices-are-low/) - Three years ago this month, Americans woke up to the highest gas prices in U.S. history. In June 2022, under President Joe Biden, the national average soared to over $5 per gallon, breaking records and breaking family budgets coast to coast. The Biden administration’s response? Drain our Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to artificially lower prices before the - [Trump Repeals California’s EV Mandate, A Victory for American Energy and Consumer Choice](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-repeals-californias-ev-mandate-a-victory-for-american-energy-and-consumer-choice/) - Today marks a victory for common sense and energy freedom. President Trump has officially signed the repeal of California’s radical electric vehicle (EV) mandate, ending a backdoor effort to ban gasoline-powered cars nationwide. For years, Power The Future has been sounding the alarm about these types of state-driven energy mandates being forced on the rest - [BREAKING: PTF Applauds President Trump Signing Repeal of California EV Mandate](https://www.powerthefuture.com/breaking-ptf-applauds-president-trump-signing-repeal-of-california-ev-mandate/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Today, President Donald Trump signed vital legislationthat repeals California’s nationwide electric vehicle mandate which would have effectively banned new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. The measure revokes an Environmental Protection Agency waiver offered to California, and adopted in 11 other states allowing them to bypass federal standards. “This - [EPA Moves to Restore American Energy Dominance and Lower Costs](https://www.powerthefuture.com/epa-moves-to-restore-american-energy-dominance-and-lower-costs/) - In a major win for American energy independence, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced proposals to repeal key Biden-era regulations that have burdened the power sector and raised energy costs. Joined by Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie(R-KY), and other lawmakers, Administrator Zeldin outlined two proposed rollbacks: one targeting greenhouse gas emissions rules - [President Trump’s DOI Greenlights Montana Coal Project](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trumps-doi-greenlights-montana-coal-project/) - Last week, President Trump’s Department of the Interior (DOI) approved a major expansion of the Bull Mountains coal mine in Montana, paving the way for the extraction of nearly 60 million tons of coal. This is a significant step towards energy independence and one that aligns with President Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency. - [Alaska’s Energy Future Is Back](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alaskas-energy-future-is-back/) - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is exactly the kind of fighter America’s energy workers, and Alaska, need right now. In his latest Fox News op-ed, Administrator Zeldin lays out what we at Power The Future have been saying for years: Alaska is key to America’s energy dominance, and the Trump administration is finally putting it back on track. After - [ABQ Journal: OPINION- Deb Haaland owes the public answers about Biden’s decline](https://www.powerthefuture.com/abq-journal-opinion-deb-haaland-owes-the-public-answers-about-bidens-decline/) - [Larry Behrens Discusses The Biden White House & Executive Orders on NewsNation](https://www.powerthefuture.com/larry-behrens-discusses-the-biden-white-house-executive-orders-on-newsnation/) - [House to Investigate Biden Climate Orders After PTF Executive Director Testifies to Congress](https://www.powerthefuture.com/house-to-investigate-biden-climate-orders-after-ptf-executive-director-testifies-to-congress/) - This week, Power The Future’s Founder and Executive Director Daniel Turner testified before Congress in a pivotal hearing titled “Public Funds, Private Agendas: NGOs Gone Wild.” Hosted by the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE), the hearing pulled back the curtain on a dangerous system where billions of taxpayer dollars are funneled into the pockets - [Daniel Turner Testimony in DOGE Subcommittee Featured on "The Faulkner Focus"](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-testimony-in-doge-subcommittee-featured-on-the-faulkner-focus/) - [Federal Focus Returns to Alaska as Burgum Joins Dunleavy on Energy Leadership](https://www.powerthefuture.com/federal-focus-returns-to-alaska-as-burgum-joins-dunleavy-on-energy-leadership/) - As the final day of Governor Mike Dunleavy’s Sustainable Energy Conference kicks off, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum continues his extended tour of Alaska—bringing a level of federal engagement that matches the state’s energy significance. At a time when energy security is a top national priority, Alaska’s vast resources have never been more critical. The - [BREAKING: House to Investigate Biden Climate Orders After PTF Executive Director Testifies to Congress](https://www.powerthefuture.com/breaking-house-to-investigate-biden-climate-orders-after-ptf-executive-director-testifies-to-congress/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 4, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Power The Future commends Chairman James Comer (R-KY) for his commitment to investigate who was behind Joe Biden’s controversial climate executive orders. Chairman Comer discussed theinvestigation during an exchange with Power The Future Founder and Executive Director Daniel Turner during today’s hearing of the DOGE Subcommittee. Chairman Comer said the findings in Power The Future’s recent investigation, “raise serious questions about Biden’s executive orders - [The Architect of Biden’s Green Gravy Train Is Now Suing to Keep It Alive](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-architect-of-bidens-green-gravy-train-is-now-suing-to-keep-it-alive/) - At Power The Future, we’ve long warned that the real power behind the Biden-era energy agenda wasn’t the man at the podium, it was the unelected ideologues crafting policy in the shadows. Now we’re watching those same bureaucrats-turned-activists resurface in private practice to cash in and defend the broken system they built. Case in point: - [Back to the Frontier: 13 Million Acres Reclaimed for American Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/back-to-the-frontier-13-million-acres-reclaimed-for-american-energy/) - The Biden administration tried to quietly shut down energy development across 13 million acres of Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve. Now, the Trump administration is undoing that damage. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced this week that the Department of the Interior will roll back Biden’s 2024 rule, which imposed extreme restrictions on oil and gas activity - [Daniel Turner on Varney & Co: Did Biden Know About His Own Climate EOs?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-varney-co-did-biden-know-about-his-own-climate-eos/) - [BREAKING: U.S. Oil Production Sets New Record as American Energy Dominance Begins](https://www.powerthefuture.com/breaking-u-s-oil-production-sets-new-record-as-american-energy-dominance-begins/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - American oil production set a new record of 13.488 million barrels per day in March 2025 according to information released today from the Energy Information Administration. This milestone underscores the strength of American energy worker’s commitment to energy dominance. “This historic achievement is a testament to the unwavering dedication of - [Who Shuttered Alaska’s Arctic Future? Biden’s Name Is on the Ban, But He Never Said a Word](https://www.powerthefuture.com/who-shuttered-alaskas-arctic-future-bidens-name-is-on-the-ban-but-he-never-said-a-word/) - In March 2023, the Biden administration quietly issued a sweeping ban on future oil and gas leasing in areas of Alaska, without fanfare and without a single word from the President himself. This move carries devastating implications for Alaska’s energy economy and long-term development prospects. This wasn’t a minor procedural action. It was a policy bombshell, sentencing Alaskans to - [Interior Taps Two Prominent Alaskans for Key Roles](https://www.powerthefuture.com/interior-taps-two-prominent-alaskans-for-key-roles/) - The Trump administration and Interior Secretary Burgum have hired two proven Alaskan leaders, Drue Pearce and Kara Moriarty, for positions in support of the President’s Executive Order to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential. Adding these positions reinforces the importance of Alaska resource development to the President’s commitment to United States energy dominance Pearce, a former - [DOE Cancels Biden Era Multi-Billion Dollar Green Energy Loan](https://www.powerthefuture.com/doe-cancels-biden-era-multi-billion-dollar-green-energy-loan/) - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has officially canceled a $3 billion partial loan guarantee to Sunnova Energy, a solar company that had been at the center of President Biden’s clean energy agenda. The decision reflects a growing emphasis on investing in reliable, market-ready energy solutions rather than using taxpayer dollars to prop up unreliable - [Daniel Turner Appears on Cavuto: Coast to Coast](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-appears-on-cavuto-coast-to-coast/) - [Daniel Turner on FOX & Friends: A Last Second Methane Tax, and Chris Wright at DOE](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-fox-friends-a-last-second-methane-tax-and-chris-wright-at-doe/) - [Daniel Turner Joins On Balance with Leland Vittert: The Oil Friendly Culture Shift](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-joins-on-balance-with-leland-vittert-the-oil-friendly-culture-shift/) - [Daniel Turner on Cavuto: OPEC, Tariffs, and the future of Oil Prices](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-cavuto-opec-tariffs-and-the-future-of-oil-prices/) - ['Twas the Night Before Christmas...and the Lights Stayed On](https://www.powerthefuture.com/twas-the-night-before-christmas-and-the-lights-stayed-on/) - [Daniel Turner on The Bottom Line (FBN): Gov. Hochul, Fossil Fuel Hypocrite](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-the-bottom-line-fbn-gov-hochul-fossil-fuel-hypocrite/) - [Daniel Turner on FBN: Fossil Fuel's 2025 Outlook](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-fbn-fossil-fuels-2025-outlook/) - [Daniel Turner on America's Newsroom: Biden's Disastrous Offshore Drilling Rules](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-americas-newsroom-bidens-disastrous-offshore-drilling-rules/) - [Daniel Turner on the Bottom Line: Doug Burgum's Hearing and Trump's Energy Policy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-the-bottom-line-doug-burgums-hearing-and-trumps-energy-policy/) - [Daniel Turner on Fox Business Network Cavuto Coast to Coast](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-fox-business-network-cavuto-coast-to-coast/) - [CPAC 2025: The New Energy Economy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/cpac-2025-the-new-energy-economy/) - [The Bottom Line: The NEDC is a Game-Changer for American Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-bottom-line-the-nedc-is-a-game-changer-for-american-energy/) - [Daniel Turner on The Faulkner Focus: Reacting to President Trump's Address](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-the-faulkner-focus-reacting-to-president-trumps-address/) - [The Chris Stigall Show: Daniel Turner on Tariffs, Industry, and American Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-chris-stigall-show-daniel-turner-on-tariffs-industry-and-american-energy/) - [Daniel Turner on Triggered with Donald Trump Jr.: Rural America, Coal, EXIM and Trade](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-triggered-with-donald-trump-jr-rural-america-coal-exim-and-trade/) - [Daniel Turner on OANN: How Interior's New Policies Lower Costs for Americans](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-oann-how-interiors-new-policies-lower-costs-for-americans/) - [Fox News Covers PTF Report on Bernie Sanders' Private Jet Emissions](https://www.powerthefuture.com/fox-news-covers-ptf-report-on-bernie-sanders-private-jet-emissions/) - [PTF Applauds Congressman Roy's Push to Eliminate Green New Scam](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-applauds-congressman-roys-push-to-eliminate-green-new-scam/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Power The Future commends Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) for his continued efforts to stand against spending more than $750 billion in “Green New Scam” giveaways. As Rep. Roy correctly points out, President Trump campaigned on ending the Biden-era green handouts and the American people gave leaders a - [PTF Welcomes Senate Vote to End California's EV Mandate](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-welcomes-senate-vote-to-end-californias-ev-mandate/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2025 CONTACT: larry@powerthefuture.com Washington, D.C. - Power The Future commends the U.S. Senate for its decisive 51-44 vote to revoke California’s authority to enforce its onerous electric vehicle (EV) mandate, which aimed to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. The measure, having already passed the House, will now go to President - [Shocking New Report Raises Questions about Biden's Awareness of Sweeping Climate Orders](https://www.powerthefuture.com/shocking-new-report-raises-questions-about-bidens-awareness-of-sweeping-climate-orders/) - Washington, D.C. - A bombshell report raises new and serious concerns about the transparency and accountability of then-President Joe Biden’s sweeping climate policies during his time in office. The report, utilizing research from the watchdog group Power The Future, uncovers a slew of major executive actions reshaping America’s energy landscape, but were never publicly addressed by President Biden, meaning - [Washington Times: America’s AI moonshot will fail without affordable, reliable energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/washington-times-americas-ai-moonshot-will-fail-without-affordable-reliable-energy/) - [President Biden Must End the Radical Green Agenda](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-biden-must-end-the-radical-green-agenda/) - RealClear Energy - [TURNER: A Few Simple Things Elites Would Do If They Really Cared About Climate Change](https://www.powerthefuture.com/turner-a-few-simple-things-elites-would-do-if-they-really-cared-about-climate-change/) - Daily Caller - [New York's Wind Power Plans Make No Sense](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-yorks-wind-power-plans-make-no-sense/) - Real Clear Energy - [What happened the last time Biden gambled on the green agenda](https://www.powerthefuture.com/what-happened-the-last-time-biden-gambled-on-the-green-agenda/) - Washington Examiner - [This Basic Math Shows How Wind Energy Failures Contributed To Texas’s Deadly Power Loss](https://www.powerthefuture.com/this-basic-math-shows-how-wind-energy-failures-contributed-to-texass-deadly-power-loss/) - The Federalist - [BEHRENS: Red Or Blue? It Doesn’t Matter Since Green Power Fails Everyone](https://www.powerthefuture.com/behrens-red-or-blue-it-doesnt-matter-since-green-power-fails-everyone/) - Daily Caller - [PTF Letter to Biden: The US Needs Sanctions Plus Production](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-letter-to-biden-the-us-needs-sanctions-plus-production-2/) - Power The Future - [PTF Letter to Biden: The US Needs Sanctions Plus Production](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-letter-to-biden-the-us-needs-sanctions-plus-production/) - Power The Future - [New Mexico, get ready for our governor’s summer flop](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-mexico-get-ready-for-our-governors-summer-flop/) - Albuquerque Journal - [Democrats trying to shuffle the deckchairs on their sinking poll numbers](https://www.powerthefuture.com/democrats-trying-to-shuffle-the-deckchairs-on-their-sinking-poll-numbers/) - Washington Times - [Blackout — Governor Lujan Grisham’s high-tension summer flop is coming soon](https://www.powerthefuture.com/blackout-governor-lujan-grishams-high-tension-summer-flop-is-coming-soon/) - Farmington Daily Times - [Murkowski’s Manchin Endorsement: A View From Alaska](https://www.powerthefuture.com/murkowskis-manchin-endorsement-a-view-from-alaska/) - Real Clear Energy - [OPINION: Where is environmentalists’ outrage over the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/opinion-where-is-environmentalists-outrage-over-the-nord-stream-2-pipeline/) - Anchorage Daily News - [The Year Joe Biden Needs You to Forget](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-year-joe-biden-needs-you-to-forget/) - Townhall - [As gas prices rise, AOC and her allies pass the buck](https://www.powerthefuture.com/as-gas-prices-rise-aoc-and-her-allies-pass-the-buck/) - Washington Examiner - [Daniel Turner on the Ben Shapiro Show](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-on-the-ben-shapiro-show/) - Daily Wire - [A pathetic pattern: Biden’s coronavirus evasion is nothing new](https://www.powerthefuture.com/a-pathetic-pattern-bidens-coronavirus-evasion-is-nothing-new/) - Center Square - [Is Jennifer Granholm Even Qualified to Be U.S. Secretary of Energy?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/is-jennifer-granholm-even-qualified-to-be-u-s-secretary-of-energy/) - RealClear Energy - [BEHRENS: Biden Makes Energy Wildly Expensive While Trying to Sell ‘Green’ Alternatives](https://www.powerthefuture.com/behrens-biden-makes-energy-wildly-expensive-while-trying-to-sell-green-alternatives/) - Daily Caller - [BEHRENS: Massive Inflation Is Part Of Biden’s Green Tax](https://www.powerthefuture.com/behrens-massive-inflation-is-part-of-bidens-green-tax/) - Daily Caller - [TURNER: Leftist Elites Create Massive Carbon Footprint … To Go Lecture Everyone Else About Their Carbon Footprint](https://www.powerthefuture.com/turner-leftist-elites-create-massive-carbon-footprint-to-go-lecture-everyone-else-about-their-carbon-footprint/) - Daily Caller - [Hello, I’m From the Government and I’m Paid by Leftist Billionaires](https://www.powerthefuture.com/hello-im-from-the-government-and-im-paid-by-leftist-billionaires/) - RealClear Energy - [Big Tech censorship on climate change only hurts the nation](https://www.powerthefuture.com/big-tech-censorship-on-climate-change-only-hurts-the-nation/) - New York Post - [Europe’s energy crisis further underscores eco-left’s credibility gap](https://www.powerthefuture.com/europes-energy-crisis-further-underscores-eco-lefts-credibility-gap/) - Washington Times - [Biden Infrastructure Plan: Green Agenda Wins, Working Families Lose](https://www.powerthefuture.com/biden-infrastructure-plan-green-agenda-wins-working-families-lose/) - Townhall - [Climate Change Hypocrisy Begins With the United Nations](https://www.powerthefuture.com/climate-change-hypocrisy-begins-with-the-united-nations/) - RealClear Energy - [Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Is Solyndra on Steroids](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bidens-infrastructure-plan-is-solyndra-on-steroids/) - RealClear Energy - [BEHRENS: Biden’s Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal Just The Latest Decision That Will Weaken US](https://www.powerthefuture.com/behrens-bidens-botched-afghanistan-withdrawal-just-the-latest-decision-that-will-weaken-us/) - Daily Caller - [TURNER: Joe Manchin Is A Deciding Vote On Biden’s BLM Nominee, And Opposing Her Should Be A No-Brainer](https://www.powerthefuture.com/turner-joe-manchin-is-a-deciding-vote-on-bidens-blm-nominee-and-opposing-her-should-be-a-no-brainer/) - Daily Caller - [The dirty secret behind the billionaire space race](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-dirty-secret-behind-the-billionaire-space-race/) - Washington Times - [A Tale of Two States: A Warning About Joe Biden’s Power Plan](https://www.powerthefuture.com/a-tale-of-two-states-a-warning-about-joe-bidens-power-plan/) - RealClear Energy - [Will Manchin, Murkowski, Biden cave to extremists?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/will-manchin-murkowski-biden-cave-to-extremists/) - Alaska Journal of Commerce - [Biden Suspends Oil Leases in Arctic Refuge](https://www.powerthefuture.com/biden-suspends-oil-leases-in-arctic-refuge/) - NTD News - [Liberal media ignore ethics and electric concerns at Biden Energy Department](https://www.powerthefuture.com/liberal-media-ignore-ethics-and-electric-concerns-at-biden-energy-department/) - Washington Examiner - [Joe Biden’s Top 3 Failures of 2022](https://www.powerthefuture.com/joe-bidens-top-3-failures-of-2022/) - [FERC Is Doing Joe Biden's Bidding –and Surging Energy Prices](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ferc-is-doing-joe-bidens-bidding-and-surging-energy-prices/) - Real Clear Energy - [BEHRENS: Biden’s America-Last Energy Policy Takes Diesel Close To The ‘E’ — And With It Your Lifestyle](https://www.powerthefuture.com/behrens-bidens-america-last-energy-policy-takes-diesel-close-to-the-e-and-with-it-your-lifestyle/) - Daily Caller - [BEHRENS: Joe Biden Thinks You’re Too Dumb To Notice His Saudi Collusion Is No Energy Solution](https://www.powerthefuture.com/behrens-joe-biden-thinks-youre-too-dumb-to-notice-his-saudi-collusion-is-no-energy-solution/) - The Daily Caller - [Biden begs OPEC for oil for political preservation — after kneecapping America’s energy industry](https://www.powerthefuture.com/biden-begs-opec-for-oil-for-political-preservation-after-kneecapping-americas-energy-industry/) - New York Post - [Despite Crisis, Biden’s Radical Energy War Continues](https://www.powerthefuture.com/despite-crisis-bidens-radical-energy-war-continues/) - Townhall - [Joe Manchin’s Permitting Reform Leaves a Lot to Be Desired](https://www.powerthefuture.com/joe-manchins-permitting-reform-leaves-a-lot-to-be-desired/) - Real Clear Energy - [The Climate Religion Endangers Us All](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-climate-religion-endangers-us-all/) - Real Clear Energy - [Joe Biden’s FERC Is Exacerbating America’s Energy Crisis](https://www.powerthefuture.com/joe-bidens-ferc-is-exacerbating-americas-energy-crisis/) - Real Clear Energy - [Inflation bill emboldens Biden’s bureaucratic army](https://www.powerthefuture.com/inflation-bill-emboldens-bidens-bureaucratic-army/) - Washington Times - [WHITBECK: It’s Time To Bring Down The Church Of Climate Change Once And For All](https://www.powerthefuture.com/whitbeck-its-time-to-bring-down-the-church-of-climate-change-once-and-for-all/) - Daily Caller - [A History Lesson Ahead of Biden’s Green New Tax](https://www.powerthefuture.com/a-history-lesson-ahead-of-bidens-green-new-tax/) - Real Clear Energy - [How Biden made the energy crisis worse](https://www.powerthefuture.com/how-biden-made-the-energy-crisis-worse/) - Spectator World - [‘Green Privilege’ on Full Display as Media Comes After Manchin](https://www.powerthefuture.com/green-privilege-on-full-display-as-media-comes-after-manchin/) - Townhall - [BEHRENS: Green Greed Is The Real Toxic Element](https://www.powerthefuture.com/behrens-green-greed-is-the-real-toxic-element/) - Daily Caller - [Rush toward green energy has left US 'incredibly' vulnerable to summer blackouts, expert warns](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rush-toward-green-energy-has-left-us-incredibly-vulnerable-to-summer-blackouts-expert-warns/) - Fox News - [Supreme Court deals a deeper blow to Biden's eco-bureaucracy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/supreme-court-deals-a-deeper-blow-to-bidens-eco-bureaucracy/) - Washington Examiner - [Next Phase in the Trial Subscription to the Green New Deal: Blackouts](https://www.powerthefuture.com/next-phase-in-the-trial-subscription-to-the-green-new-deal-blackouts/) - Townhall - [Joe Manchin Is Standing Up to Joe Biden – We’re Standing With Him](https://www.powerthefuture.com/joe-manchin-is-standing-up-to-joe-biden-were-standing-with-him/) - RealClear Energy - [TURNER: While Elites Live It Up In Davos, America Continues To Suffer From Their Stupidity](https://www.powerthefuture.com/turner-while-elites-live-it-up-in-davos-america-continues-to-suffer-from-their-stupidity/) - Daily Caller - [BEHRENS: Biden’s Unelected Bureaucrats Are The Greatest Threat To America’s Energy Security](https://www.powerthefuture.com/behrens-bidens-unelected-bureaucrats-are-the-greatest-threat-to-americas-energy-security/) - Daily Caller - [America needs a leader, not Biden the politician](https://www.powerthefuture.com/america-needs-a-leader-not-biden-the-politician/) - Washington Times - [Democrats Continue Their Overreach on U.S. Energy Policy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/democrats-continue-their-overreach-on-u-s-energy-policy/) - RealClearEnergy - [TURNER: Ignore The Left’s Fearmongering And Celebrate Earth Day For What It Really Is](https://www.powerthefuture.com/turner-ignore-the-lefts-fearmongering-and-celebrate-earth-day-for-what-it-really-is/) - Daily Caller - [BEHRENS: Joe Biden’s Energy Bait And Switch](https://www.powerthefuture.com/behrens-joe-bidens-energy-bait-and-switch/) - Daily Caller - [Gas Rebates Highlight Hypocrisy on Energy Blame Game](https://www.powerthefuture.com/gas-rebates-highlight-hypocrisy-on-energy-blame-game/) - Townhall - [BEHRENS: Americans Aren’t Buying White House Spin On Record Gas Prices](https://www.powerthefuture.com/behrens-americans-arent-buying-white-house-spin-on-record-gas-prices/) - Daily Caller - [American 'Energy Independence' Should Be Really Simple](https://www.powerthefuture.com/american-energy-independence-should-be-really-simple/) - Real Clear Energy - [PTF Letter to Biden: The US Needs Sanctions Plus Production](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-letter-to-biden-the-us-needs-sanctions-plus-production-3/) - Power The Future - [On Inflation Reduction Act anniversary, energy groups demand end to ‘Green New Deal-type policies’](https://www.powerthefuture.com/on-inflation-reduction-act-anniversary-energy-groups-demand-end-to-green-new-deal-type-policies/) - [Rick Whitbeck: New Alaska group says ending oil and gas is the goal](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rick-whitbeck-new-alaska-group-says-ending-oil-and-gas-is-the-goal/) - [TURNER: Louisiana is Ready for Another Energy Renaissance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/turner-louisiana-is-ready-for-another-energy-renaissance/) - [The Science Is Clear: Greens Should Support the Pebble Mine Project in Alaska](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-science-is-clear-greens-should-support-the-pebble-mine-project-in-alaska/) - [The Uncomfortable Truth About the Global Push for Electric Vehicles](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-uncomfortable-truth-about-the-global-push-for-electric-vehicles/) - [Gas Prices Jump Again In Nine-Month High, Oil Production Cuts Add Up](https://www.powerthefuture.com/gas-prices-jump-again-in-nine-month-high-oil-production-cuts-add-up/) - [DANIEL TURNER: Red State’s Looming Elections Are The First Line Of Defense Against Biden’s Energy Insanity](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-red-states-looming-elections-are-the-first-line-of-defense-against-bidens-energy-insanity/) - [Dear Hollywood: Learn to Code](https://www.powerthefuture.com/dear-hollywood-learn-to-code/) - [ConEd bills are skyrocketing, and the ‘green’ policies of Cuomo and Hochul are to blame](https://www.powerthefuture.com/coned-bills-are-skyrocketing-and-the-green-policies-of-cuomo-and-hochul-are-to-blame/) - [RICK WHITBECK: Biden’s Interior Secretary Wants You To Believe She’s A Down-The-Middle Administrator](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rick-whitbeck-bidens-interior-secretary-wants-you-to-believe-shes-a-down-the-middle-administrator/) - [IEA’s Net Zero Dream Was Just Debunked as a Nightmare](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ieas-net-zero-dream-was-just-debunked-as-a-nightmare/) - [DANIEL TURNER: Radical Green Groups Are Attacking American Energy Independence At The Source](https://www.powerthefuture.com/daniel-turner-radical-green-groups-are-attacking-american-energy-independence-at-the-source/) - Daily Caller - [Rage at companies creating jobs in Alaska is misplaced](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rage-at-companies-creating-jobs-in-alaska-is-misplaced/) - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - [Rick Whitbeck: An inventory of the damage Biden has done to Alaska](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rick-whitbeck-an-inventory-of-the-damage-biden-has-done-to-alaska/) - Must Read Alaska - [BEHRENS: The Beginner’s Guide To Blaming Everything On Climate Change](https://www.powerthefuture.com/behrens-the-beginners-guide-to-blaming-everything-on-climate-change/) - 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Congress must act now to repeal the Natural Gas Tax before millions face unaffordable heating bills. Congress needs to fix Joe Biden’s failure because every day delayed means hardworking American families will pay more dollars just to stay warm. As - [Lame Duck Watch: White House Distributes $100 Billion in Clean Energy Grants](https://www.powerthefuture.com/lame-duck-watch-white-house-distributes-100-billion-in-clean-energy-grants/) - As the sun sets on the Biden-Harris administration, they are working overtime to dole out billions of taxpayer dollars in clean energy grants. This week, climate czar John Podesta boasted about awarding $100 billion in clean energy grants. Reuters reports, ‘“Crossing the milestone of $100 billion awarded shows just how quickly we’re getting these funds out - [Lame Duck Watch: Holding the Biden-Harris Administration Accountable During the Final Stretch](https://www.powerthefuture.com/lame-duck-watch-holding-the-biden-harris-administration-accountable-during-the-final-stretch/) - This week, Power The Future launched a new initiative called LameDuckWatch.Com to illuminate the waning days of the Biden-Harris administration and expose any attempted malfeasance. With nearly two months remaining in office, the Biden-Harris administration has shown no signs of slowing down its efforts to push more taxpayer dollars out the door and “Trump-proof " their questionable policies. The Washington Reporter exclusively reports, - [Join PTF in Standing Up to FERC, Biden’s Secret Weapon Against American Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/join-ptf-in-standing-up-to-ferc-bidens-secret-weapon-against-american-energy/) - Power The Future is taking a stand against President Biden’s back door energy bureaucracy by launching ProtectAmericanEnergy.com. You can join our effort by standing with us! Despite Biden’s denials of his responsibility for record energy prices, the president’s administration is continually using unelected bureaucrats, like those at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), to stop energy - [Power The Future Launches 12 Days Of Christmas "Heroes & Zeroes" Energy Edition](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-launches-12-days-of-christmas-heroes-zeroes-energy-edition/) - From gas prices hitting all-time highs to inflation not seen in a generation, there is no question energy was at the forefront in 2022. 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In 2024, Energy Is On The Ballot. A Primer https://youtu.be/4TC6hHz3RdU War and Weakness https://youtu.be/a6gWA9hL8aM A - [Study: The Fight for Rare Earths: How Green Extremists Ignore China’s Human Rights Record and Threaten U.S. National Security](https://www.powerthefuture.com/study-the-fight-for-rare-earths-how-green-extremists-ignore-chinas-human-rights-record-and-threaten-u-s-national-security/) - Rare earths elements are used in a wide variety of consumer products that we use every day and the military tools and weapons that we rely on to keep us safe. They are also essential to creating solar panels, electric cars, and other green tech that the eco-Left insists we must use to stop climate - [Study: Federal Leasing Ban Would Cost 5% of All Jobs in New Mexico](https://www.powerthefuture.com/study-federal-leasing-ban-would-cost-5-of-all-jobs-in-new-mexico/) - If a potential Biden Administration gets their way, nearly 5 percent of all jobs would be lost in New Mexico. The job losses would come as a result of a federal ban prohibiting natural gas leasing on public lands. A study released by the American Petroleum Institute found such a ban would kill over 62,000 - [Study: The Liberal Threat to American Energy Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/study-the-liberal-threat-to-american-energy-dominance/) - President Joe Biden was inaugurated at a time when the Democratic Party has been taken over by progressives with a deep disdain for America’s energy industry. Unfortunately, judging by his behavior on the campaign trail, Biden is susceptible to pressure from these progressives. Before this new Administration has the ability to introduce even more policies - [Study: Alaska’s Mining Industry Could Double Its Workforce, Revenues Within 20 Years](https://www.powerthefuture.com/study-alaskas-mining-industry-could-double-its-workforce-revenues-within-20-years/) - A Power The Future-commissioned study by the University of Alaska’s Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) found that Alaska’s mining industry could grow by more than double over the next 20 years. In the study, the authors reviewed active mineral properties in Alaska: those operating, in permitting, and being explored. It assigned probabilities that - [EPA’s Clean Power Plan 2.0: A Green Disaster for America](https://www.powerthefuture.com/epas-clean-power-plan-2-0-a-green-disaster-for-america/) - President Biden’s climate change agenda is a travesty. Unfortunately, there’s more to come. In May, Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) effectively proposed to close power plants that keep electricity flowing affordably and reliably. As a key part of Biden’s promise of a “zero-carbon” power grid by 2035, EPA’s plan will undermine the stability of the - [REPORT: Energy Policy Roadmap](https://www.powerthefuture.com/energypolicyroadmap/) - As a newly elected Congress prepares to take power in January, it is essential that it prioritizes unleashing American energy production and reducing energy costs. It’s now time to stop Biden’s “America Last” energy agenda and get the country’s energy policy back on track. Since coming to office in 2021, the Biden administration has unleashed - [Power The Future Energy Policy Roadmap 2025](https://www.powerthefuture.com/energy-policy-roadmap-2025/) - Today, Power The Future unveiled its comprehensive 2025 Energy Policy Roadmap. As an advocate for American energy workers, we are launching this initiative to serve as a strategic blueprint for returning our country to energy independence and setting the stage for energy dominance. Domestic energy production is undoubtedly critical in bolstering economic growth, safeguarding national security, and - [Green Fail: How Environmental Policies are Practically Implemented, Along With Their Impacts on People’s Everyday Lives](https://www.powerthefuture.com/greenfail/) - Like it or not, environmental policy is now impacting every aspect of federal policymaking—and, seemingly, every minute aspect of our lives. This has implications for the cost of goods and services for consumers, employment, American economic self-sufficiency and the safeguarding of supply chains, permitting of critical infrastructure, and even national security. Political candidates often talk - [Ohio's Energy Choice: Trump's Energy Dominance Agenda or Failed California Policies](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ohios-energy-choice-trumps-energy-dominance-agenda-or-failed-california-policies/) - Read Full Report Ohio is now seeing a new industrial revolution take place. After more than two decades of relatively flat demand growth for electricity, the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) and data center sector — as well as renewed investment in the manufacturing base — are expected to supercharge the need for additional resources. Ohio - [Report: Biden May Not Have Even Known About Detrimental Climate Policies of his Own Administration](https://www.powerthefuture.com/report-biden-may-not-have-even-known-about-detrimental-climate-policies-of-his-own-administration/) - While the Biden administration was quick to tout and implement its aggressive climate agenda, a closer look raises a more troubling question: did President Joe Biden ever even know about some of the sweeping actions taken in his name? We reviewed eight major executive actions that fundamentally reshaped American energy policy, from banning offshore drilling - [Holiday Blackouts Leave New Orleans in the Dark](https://www.powerthefuture.com/holiday-blackouts-leave-new-orleans-in-the-dark/) - Over the holiday weekend, nearly 100,000 customers in and around New Orleans lost power in a sudden blackout triggered by the region’s grid operator, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). The Daily Caller reports, “The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), a major electrical grid operator, directed the energy company Entergy to reduce power with only three minutes’ - [EV Fallout: Taxpayer-Funded Hype Meets Economic Reality](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ev-fallout-taxpayer-funded-hype-meets-economic-reality/) - When Ford Motor Company bet big on electric vehicles in 2021—announcing two massive battery plants in Kentucky and raking in a nearly $10 billion loan from the Department of Energy, politicians and pundits cheered. This, they told us, was the future. But now, as one of those taxpayer-backed plants sits completely unused, it is clear that - [Consumer Choice, Not Climate Control](https://www.powerthefuture.com/consumer-choice-not-climate-control/) - The Department of Energy’s recent move to rescind dozens of appliance regulations marks a pivot in the federal government’s approach to energy and consumer policy and a powerful reaffirmation of American freedom. Gone are the one-size-fits-all mandates that tried to dictate what stove you cook on, how your dishwasher runs, or how forcefully your shower - [Fueling Freedom: How Lower Gas Prices Are Powering a Record Memorial Day Travel Surge](https://www.powerthefuture.com/fueling-freedom-how-lower-gas-prices-are-powering-a-record-memorial-day-travel-surge/) - This Memorial Day weekend, Americans are hitting the road in record numbers, fueled by the lowest gas prices in years. AAA projects that 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday, marking the busiest Memorial Day travel period in over two decades. A significant factor behind this surge is the - [EXPOSED: Bernie Sanders’ Private Jet Problem: New PTF Analysis Shows He Emitted More CO₂ on One Tour than an Average American in 5 Years](https://www.powerthefuture.com/exposed-bernie-sanders-private-jet-problem-new-ptf-analysis-shows-he-emitted-more-co₂-on-one-tour-than-an-average-american-in-5-years/) - While Senator Bernie Sanders toured the country this spring to “fight oligarchy,” he did so aboard a private jet, burning enough fuel to undo the carbon-capturing work of nearly 2,900 trees. In a Fox News exclusive report, Power The Future analyzed Sanders’ travel itinerary across 16 stops on his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, comparing commercial and - [Biden’s Green Loan Czar Is Now Helping Companies Flee the Country](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bidens-green-loan-czar-is-now-helping-companies-flee-the-country/) - The same bureaucrat who doled out billions in taxpayer-funded loans to shaky green energy startups is now trying to help them leave the United States altogether. Jigar Shah, the former head of the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office under Joe Biden, is now reportedly working with green companies to “re-domicile” in Europe, according to - [April 2025 Energy Champion of the Month: Rep. August Pfluger](https://www.powerthefuture.com/april-2025-energy-champion-of-the-month-rep-august-pfluger/) - Power The Future is proud to name Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) as our Energy Champion of the Month for April 2025. As Chairman of the Republican Study Committee and a tireless advocate for America’s energy workers, Rep. Pfluger has been at the forefront of restoring sanity and strength to U.S. energy policy. In April, he - [America Can’t Win the AI Race on Wind and Solar Power](https://www.powerthefuture.com/america-cant-win-the-ai-race-on-wind-and-solar-power/) - This week, Power the Future released its latest report, Rocket Fuel for America’s AI Moonshot, laying out a clear warning: if the U.S. wants to win the global artificial intelligence race against China, it needs reliable, abundant energy. And that means tapping into America’s own existing natural gas and coal, not doubling down on failed green - [Grid Warning Proves the Forced Green Energy Push Is Putting Americans at Risk](https://www.powerthefuture.com/grid-warning-proves-the-forced-green-energy-push-is-putting-americans-at-risk/) - The country’s largest grid operator just issued a stark warning: extreme heat this summer could push the electric grid into dangerous territory potentially triggering power shortages for the first time. According to PJM Interconnection, the organization that manages the electricity grid for a large part of the eastern United States, covering 13 states and Washington, - [Congressman Nick Begich Champions a Game-Changer for Alaska’s Economy and Future](https://www.powerthefuture.com/congressman-nick-begich-champions-a-game-changer-for-alaskas-economy-and-future/) - In a bold and strategic move, Congressman Nick Begich is delivering a lifeline to Alaska’s economy and securing a brighter fiscal future for the state. In just 125 days since taking office, Begich has proven himself a fierce advocate for Alaska, spearheading a groundbreaking budget reconciliation proposal. This proposal is a long-overdue fix to Alaska’s - [Energy Explained: New Mexico Governor Spends Lavishly on the Backs of Energy Workers](https://www.powerthefuture.com/energy-explained-new-mexico-governor-spends-lavishly-on-the-backs-of-energy-workers/) - 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 - [China’s Green Agenda Is About Making the Planet See Red](https://www.powerthefuture.com/chinas-green-agenda-is-about-making-the-planet-see-red/) - In a jaw-dropping interview that Jimmy Quinn with the National Review revealed, U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher praised Beijing’s role in the global climate agenda: Seeing how Beijing’s air quality has improved in recent decades has inspired Fletcher to “think about how we can make the humanitarian movement more green, how can we look to China - [OPEC’s Production Hike Proves Why America Must Lead on Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/opecs-production-hike-proves-why-america-must-lead-on-energy/) - 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 - [Green AGs Sue to Save Failing Wind Industry While Utility Bills Rise](https://www.powerthefuture.com/green-ags-sue-to-save-failing-wind-industry-while-utility-bills-rise/) - 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 - [Congress Pushes Back on California’s Gas Car Ban](https://www.powerthefuture.com/congress-pushes-back-on-californias-gas-car-ban/) - 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 - [PTF Celebrates President Trump's Energy Wins During First 100 Days](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-celebrates-president-trumps-energy-wins-during-first-100-days/) - 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 - [The Pain in Spain Came Mainly From Solar Strain](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-pain-in-spain-came-mainly-from-solar-strain/) - 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 - [Alaska Poised to Lead America’s Energy Future ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alaska-poised-to-lead-americas-energy-future/) - 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 - [With Bold Action from the Department of the Interior, U.S. Energy Independence Takes a Giant Leap Forward](https://www.powerthefuture.com/with-bold-action-from-the-department-of-the-interior-u-s-energy-independence-takes-a-giant-leap-forward/) - 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 - [Zeldin vs. the Media: When Facts Threaten Narratives](https://www.powerthefuture.com/zeldin-vs-the-media-when-facts-threaten-narratives/) - For weeks, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has been doing what most of the legacy press refuses to: follow the money. Specifically, the $20 billion in “green grants” the Biden EPA tried to shovel out the door in its final days: funds that Zeldin has rightly flagged as riddled with conflicts of interest, questionable recipients, and - [Earth Day 2025: The Climate Alarm Clock Goes Silent](https://www.powerthefuture.com/earth-day-2025-the-climate-alarm-clock-goes-silent/) - As Earth Day 2025 arrives, the silence is deafening - and telling. After years of hyperbolic screaming about the climate apocalypse, the extreme climate left has seemingly lost its script this year. The usual climate alarmism has been replaced by outrage over DOGE, Tesla, and support for illegal criminal migrants. Additionally, former climate warrior Bernie - [Earth Day 2025: #OurPowerOurPlanet](https://www.powerthefuture.com/earth-day-2025-ourpowerourplanet/) - Today is Earth Day, and for once, we agree on this year’s theme: #ourpowerourplanet, because the resources that Earth provides powers our planet. From the ground beneath our feet to the skies above, our planet provides coal to generate electricity, oil to fly our planes and natural gas to cook our meals. These naturalresources, forged over millions of years, - [Trump Administration Stops Biden Wind Project](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-administration-stops-biden-wind-project/) - In a win for American energy reliability, President Trump’s administration has halted the Empire Wind Project, a $5 billion green energy project that the Biden administration rushed through. Fox News reports, “The Empire Wind Project, which was being developed by energy company "Equinor" and was slated to see the construction of 147 ocean wind turbines off - [Sanders' Secret Shame: Private Jets](https://www.powerthefuture.com/sanders-secret-shame-private-jets/) - Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is known for his climate activism and overall extreme left ideologies. But as is typical with the eco-left, they want you to do what they say, not what they do, because what Bernie Sanders does is spend over $200,000 on private jets flying around the country on his Fighting Oligarchy Tour. - [New PTF Website Makes It Easier to Find the Truth About American Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-ptf-website-makes-it-easier-to-find-the-truth-about-american-energy/) - At Power the Future (PTF), we believe American energy is the foundation of our prosperity, freedom, and national strength. Too often, the voices of the men and women who power our nation, from coal miners to oil rig workers to pipeline technicians, are drowned out by activists with big agendas and even bigger wallets. That’s why we - [Green Energy Could Lead to China Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/green-energy-could-lead-to-china-dominance/) - In July and October of last year, Power The Future released two studies relating to China’s potential path to energy dominance. The first study is focused on rare earth elements and their essential role in the creation of solar panels, electric cars, and other green tech that the eco-left insists we must use to stop climate change. - [GM Ignores Bright Signal to Drop EVs Entirely](https://www.powerthefuture.com/gm-ignores-bright-signal-to-drop-evs-entirely/) - You’d think by now General Motors would have a general sense of what the market actually wants. But based on the thousands of unsold “BrightDrop” electric vans piling up across North America and the mass layoffs about to hit Ontario’s CAMI Assembly plant, it’s clear they still don’t get it: people don’t want EVs, especially - [China's Rare Earth Halt Delivers Urgent Call For Support of Alaska's Critical Minerals](https://www.powerthefuture.com/chinas-rare-earth-halt-delivers-urgent-call-for-support-of-alaskas-critical-minerals/) - In August 2023, Power The Future released a study titled “Where Green Meets Red,” which raised warnings about relying on China for critical minerals. By obstructing domestic mining projects, the Biden administration cut off access to 49 of the 50 critical minerals identified by the U.S. Geological Survey as essential for modern technologies. Fast forward to today. - [President Trump is Bringing Life Back to the United States Beautiful Clean Coal Industry](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-is-bringing-life-back-to-the-united-states-beautiful-clean-coal-industry/) - Yesterday, President Trump signed the Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and Amending Executive Order, which aims to cut through the red tape that has surrounded the coal industry for far too long. The order directs the Departments of Interior and Energy to implement policies supporting domestic coal production and preserve the current operation of critical - [The Left's Latest "Scandal"? Doug Burgum Likes Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-lefts-latest-scandal-doug-burgum-likes-chocolate-chip-cookies/) - If you want to know how hopelessly unserious the corporate media has become, look no further than The Atlantic’s breathless exposé this week: Interior Secretary Doug Burgum likes his chocolate chip cookies warm. Yes… this is what passes for journalism in 2025. The same people who ignored Hunter Biden’s laptop, looked the other way on $20 billion - [Rural Energy and Manufacturing: The Lifeblood of American Communities](https://www.powerthefuture.com/rural-energy-and-manufacturing-the-lifeblood-of-american-communities/) - Rural America beats with the rhythm of its industries: energy, manufacturing, farming, and ranching. These sectors are more than just sources of employment; they are the lifeblood of communities, supporting local economies, schools, and even the social fabric. As highlighted by Salena Zito, the war on industries like coal across Appalachia and the Midwest has devastating - [Now is the Time to Refill Our Strategic Petroleum Reserve](https://www.powerthefuture.com/now-is-the-time-to-refill-our-strategic-petroleum-reserve/) - Oil prices have dropped to the lowest level in four years, presenting a pivotal opportunity for the United States. We must take advantage of the lower prices and refill our Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), which currently sits at only about 55 percent full after former President Joe Biden drained it more than any other president in history. This leaves us with - [Oil & Gas Lease Sales Generate Nearly $40M in Revenue](https://www.powerthefuture.com/oil-gas-lease-sales-generate-nearly-40m-in-revenue/) - After four years of the Biden administration blocking and canceling oil and gas lease sales, it is announced that the federal government has brought in close to $40 million in revenue in just 3 months. Demonstrating what happens when we have an administration committed to American energy. "This quarter’s lease sales demonstrate Interior’s unwavering commitment to fostering American Energy - [The First 24 Hours: President Trump Begins March Toward Energy Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-first-24-hours-president-trump-begins-march-toward-energy-dominance/) - Yesterday, we welcomed a new administration to the White House. President Trump wasted no time, immediately issuing executive orders to help our energy sector. The executive orders included repealing energy production restrictions, removing the Biden electric vehicle mandate, and stopping the reckless spending on failed green projects. “Families are still facing impossible choices between heating - [Fueling Fair Trade: The Hidden Power Behind Trump’s Trade Policy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/fueling-fair-trade-the-hidden-power-behind-trumps-trade-policy/) - As President Trump prepares to announce a new slate of tariffs tomorrow on “Liberation Day,” critics are predictably sounding alarms about higher prices and inflation. But what they ignore is that the trade policy does not exist in a vacuum. Also happening in the economy, assisting in and enabling this global restructuring, is a return - [Trump’s Energy Dominance Agenda Doesn’t Need Congress to Cut the Waste](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trumps-energy-dominance-agenda-doesnt-need-congress-to-cut-the-waste/) - While activist judges and a sluggish Congress continue trying to slow down President Trump’s agenda, the truth is this: he doesn’t need their permission to fight government waste. As attorney Chris Horner wrote in a new Wall Street Journal op-ed, President Trump can still redirect billions in Biden-era grants, and the courts have already opened the door - [The Great Eco-Scam Comes Crashing Down](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-great-eco-scam-comes-crashing-down/) - For years, the eco-left has demanded trillions in taxpayer subsidies, shut down critical infrastructure projects, and smeared American energy workers, all in the name of “saving the planet.” But now, one of the loudest voices in that movement, Greenpeace, is facing financial ruin, and the truth is coming out: it was all a fraud that - [President Trump is Revitalizing the Coal Industry](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-is-revitalizing-the-coal-industry/) - President Trump and his administration are revitalizing the coal industry just in time. As America embraces a new era of innovation, with technology centers and data hubs opening across the country, the demand for reliable and affordable energy has never been greater. Currently, around 210 coal-fired power stations remain in the United States, and until Lee - [Ohio Congressman Bob Latta Raises the Alarm on State Legislation That Threatens Coal Jobs](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ohio-congressman-bob-latta-raises-the-alarm-on-state-legislation-that-threatens-coal-jobs/) - Today, U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH) held a hearing on electric grid reliability. At the hearing, Latta raised concerns about legislation that is currently being considered by the Ohio legislature, H.B. 15 and S.B. 2, that could negatively impact a coal plant in his home state. Chair - [The Climate Grift Exposed: Obama Campaign Alum Lands Billions After Green Flop](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-climate-grift-exposed-obama-campaign-alum-lands-billions-after-green-flop/) - The more we learn about the Biden EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), or as it’s better known as the $20 billion green slush fund, the more it becomes clear this wasn’t about “fighting climate change.” It was about funneling massive sums of taxpayer money to political allies. The Daily Caller just uncovered that Donnel Baird, a - [Ohio’s Energy Choice: Trump’s Energy Dominance Agenda or Failed California Polices](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ohios-energy-choice-trumps-energy-dominance-agenda-or-failed-california-polices/) - Ohio Residents, Call Your Lawmakers and tell them not to turn Ohio into California! House of Representatives: (614) 466-4308 Ohio lawmakers are faced with a big decision: support President Trump’s America First energy agenda or follow California’s failed policies. A bill under consideration in the state house, H.B. 15, would significantly change the way power - [Alaska’s Energy Future Just Got a Major Boost  ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alaskas-energy-future-just-got-a-major-boost/) - This week, the Department of the Interior took a bold step to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential, setting the stage for a new era of energy dominance, job creation, and long-term prosperity. Under the leadership of Secretary Doug Burgum and the direction of President executive order, Interior announced new actions to expand leasing opportunities and - [Greenpeace Ruling "Restores Justice to the Public Square"](https://www.powerthefuture.com/greenpeace-ruling-restores-justice-to-the-public-square/) - This week, the eco-left green group Greenpeace was ordered to pay more than $660 million in damages for defamation and other claims from their protests surrounding the Dakota Access pipeline. “Dallas-based Energy Transfer and subsidiary Dakota Access had accused Netherlands-based Greenpeace International, Greenpeace USA and funding arm Greenpeace Fund Inc. of defamation, trespass, nuisance, civil conspiracy and - [The “Autopen” Scandal: Who Really Signed Biden’s Energy Orders?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-autopen-scandal-who-really-signed-bidens-energy-orders/) - This week, PTF formally called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate whether key energy executive orders, including the liquefied natural gas (LNG) export pause, were actually signed by former President Biden or simply enacted by his staff without his knowledge. The concerns are bolstered from House Speaker Mike Johnson’s bombshell revelation that Biden - [Hiding the Facts: Biden’s DOE Buried LNG Study That Contradicted Their Agenda](https://www.powerthefuture.com/hiding-the-facts-bidens-doe-buried-lng-study-that-contradicted-their-agenda/) - According to multiple Department of Energy (DOE) sources the Biden administration deliberately hid a final draft version of a study around the liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports ban. Last January, Biden’s DOE announced the pause on new and pending approvals for LNG export terminals, citing the need to review potential environmental, economic, and security impacts. - [Christmas Wish #5: Open Up More Federal Leasing to Unleash America’s Energy Potential](https://www.powerthefuture.com/christmas-wish-5-open-up-more-federal-leasing-to-unleash-americas-energy-potential/) - As we continue our Christmas wish list for the incoming Trump administration, item number five is crystal clear and absolutely essential: open up more federal land and waters for energy leasing. For four long years, the Biden-Harris administration waged a relentless war on domestic energy production by locking up federal lands, slowing down lease sales, and - [Christmas Wish #7: Reverse the Biden-Harris Assault on Arctic Energy Development](https://www.powerthefuture.com/christmas-wish-7-reverse-the-biden-harris-assault-on-arctic-energy-development/) - Next on our Christmas wish list for the incoming Trump administration: reverse the Biden-Harris administration’s assault on energy development in Alaska. The Biden-Harris team wasted no time locking up one of America’s most resource-rich regions. From canceling legally awarded leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), even despite local indigenous support, to imposing endless restrictions on North Slope - [Power The Future Energy Roadmap to Restore American Strength](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-energy-roadmap-to-restore-american-strength/) - Last week, the American people made it abundantly clear that our country needs to take a different direction. Power The Future has put together a five-point energy roadmap to reverse the failure of the Biden-Harris administration, which fueled record gasoline prices and the highest inflation in decades. The five actions include: Rescinding every Biden anti-energy - [Biden Pushes Green Policies to Make Energy More Expensive](https://www.powerthefuture.com/biden-pushes-green-policies-to-make-energy-more-expensive/) - As millions of Americans endure frigid temperatures during a brutal cold snap, the Biden Administration is doubling down on green policies, driving up energy costs and making it harder for families to stay warm. These latest actions prove that Joe Biden is working overtime to ensure his assault on American energy continues as he prepares - [Burgum Is the Man for a Strong Interior Department](https://www.powerthefuture.com/burgum-is-the-man-for-a-strong-interior-department/) - Today, Governor Doug Burgum sat in from of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee as part of his confirmation process for the position of Secretary of the Interior. His nomination by President-Elect Trump shows, that for the first time in four years, the United States is ready to fully utilize its resources, a vision - [Deb Haaland's Record of Failure Wrong for New Mexico Energy Workers](https://www.powerthefuture.com/deb-haalands-record-of-failure-wrong-for-new-mexico-energy-workers/) - Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is expected to announce her candidacy for Governor of New Mexico. New Mexico has an abundance of fossil fuel resources and over 66,000 energy workers across the state. The last thing New Mexico needs is another governor who puts energy workers last. We know from Haaland’s record as the Secretary of Interior - [Trump’s Secret Economic Power Tool: Unleashing American Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trumps-secret-economic-power-tool-unleashing-american-energy/) - President Trump is once again proving that economic strength and energy dominance go hand in hand. As he takes decisive action to impose tariffs to leverage America’s economic power to level the global playing field, he is also unleashing the full power of America’s energy sector to ensure that working families aren’t left footing the - [Solar Industry’s Lobbying Blitz: A Desperate Push to Keep the Handouts Flowing](https://www.powerthefuture.com/solar-industrys-lobbying-blitz-a-desperate-push-to-keep-the-handouts-flowing/) - On Wednesday, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and its allies flooded Capitol Hill in a last-ditch effort to cling to Biden-era subsidies. They know that they cannot survive without reaching into the taxpayer’s coffers. SEIA’s entire business model depends on taxpayer-funded lifelines. Without the Inflation Reduction Act’s lavish tax credits, so-called "clean energy" companies know they - [The EPA’s Course Correction: Rolling Back Overregulation and Restoring Common Sense ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-epas-course-correction-rolling-back-overregulation-and-restoring-common-sense/) - For years, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been weaponized by unelected bureaucrats to impose crushing regulations, drive up energy costs, and suffocate American industries under the guise of “climate action.” But those days are over. Under the leadership of Administrator Lee Zeldin and with the full backing of President Trump, the EPA is finally - [Low Gas Prices Prove Trump’s Energy Agenda is Working](https://www.powerthefuture.com/low-gas-prices-prove-trumps-energy-agenda-is-working/) - For the first time in four years, Americans hitting the road for Spring Break are seeing relief at the gas pump. As of today, the national average for a gallon of gas is $3.078, marking an 11% drop from last year and the lowest price since 2021. And it didn’t even take a Strategic Petroleum - [Bill Gates Sees the Writing on the Wall and Closes Climate Advocacy Shop](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bill-gates-sees-the-writing-on-the-wall-and-closes-climate-advocacy-shop/) - For years, Bill Gates poured billions into climate activism, using his vast fortune to prop up “green” policies, fund leftist think tanks, and push a radical energy agenda that burdened American taxpayers. But with President Trump back in office and the climate-industrial complex collapsing under its own weight, Gates is making a quiet retreat. Nonprofits - [Amazon-Sized Hypocrisy: Amazon Forest Cut Down for Road to Climate Summit](https://www.powerthefuture.com/amazon-sized-hypocrisy-amazon-forest-cut-down-for-road-to-climate-summit/) - When it comes to climate activism, the eco-left only seems to care about the environment when it’s convenient for them. In one of the most blatant displays of hypocrisy yet, part of the Amazon rainforest is being cut down to build a highway for the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil. The BBC reports, “The state - [Too Much of a Coincidence? After Biden's Record Green Spending, Haaland Campaign Receives Record Cash](https://www.powerthefuture.com/too-much-of-a-coincidence-after-bidens-record-green-spending-haaland-campaign-receives-record-cash/) - Former Biden Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is making headlines for her record-breaking fundraising in the race for New Mexico governor. With over $2 million in campaign funds, Haaland’s war chest is growing rapidly—but so are questions about where the money is coming from. Haaland’s financial windfall comes on the heels of the Biden administration’s massive $370 - [Don’t Turn OH Into CA](https://www.powerthefuture.com/dont-turn-oh-into-ca/) - Ohio legislators who are currently considering a pair of bills, HB 15 and SB2, have the opportunity to either support President Trump’s energy dominance agenda or pursue California-style policies in Ohio. President Trump has been clear that an all of the above energy strategy, including coal, is the way for America to meet its energy - [From Weakness to Strength: The Clear Choice on American Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/from-weakness-to-strength-the-clear-choice-on-american-energy/) - The first two months of this administration has been a string of defining moments for the elected leaders and the future of American energy policy. President Trump has led with a vision for energy independence, economic strength, and national security. On the other side, many are clinging to the failed policies of the past that - [Alaska’s Energy Future is Bright Under President Trump](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alaskas-energy-future-is-bright-under-president-trump/) - President Trump earlier this week delivered huge news for Alaska: a commitment to unleashing its vast natural resources, energy infrastructure, and economic potential. In his address to Congress, Trump doubled down on his vision for American energy dominance, and Alaska is at the center of it. President Trump stated: “My administration is also working on - [President Trump Is Delivering Results for American Energy at Record Speed](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-is-delivering-results-for-american-energy-at-record-speed/) - Last night, President Trump addressed Congress and reaffirmed his bold commitment to American energy dominance, taking his list of bold action taken within the first few weeks of his administration to the American public. Released last night, a Power The Future press release stated: “Let’s be clear: What President Trump has accomplished for American energy - [Zeldin Cleans House and Puts Biden’s $20 Billion Green Slush Fund Under Investigation](https://www.powerthefuture.com/zeldin-cleans-house-and-puts-bidens-20-billion-green-slush-fund-under-investigation/) - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is proving once again that accountability is back at the Environmental Protection Agency. On Monday, the Trump EPA officially referred Biden’s $20 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) to the agency’s inspector general for investigation, and rightfully so. This so-called “climate” program wasn’t about reducing emissions; it was a taxpayer-funded payout - [Pro-Coal Is Pro-Worker, Pro-Trump](https://www.powerthefuture.com/pro-coal-is-pro-worker-pro-trump/) - President Trump’s resounding electoral victory last year marked a pivotal shift toward embracing American energy dominance and protecting workers whose jobs have been threatened by Democrats’ war on coal. State lawmakers must now do their part to back President Trump’s pro-energy agenda and support energy workers. Two bills currently moving through the Ohio state legislature, - [Congress Votes to Repeal Biden Natural Gas Tax](https://www.powerthefuture.com/congress-votes-to-repeal-biden-natural-gas-tax/) - Last week, Congress passed the Natural Gas Repeal Act without the help of the entire New Mexico delegation. Despite the fact that many New Mexico families are still struggling with high energy prices, the state’s entire Congressional delegation voted to keep Joe Biden’s Natural Gas Tax in place. In the House, Representatives Vasquez, Stansbury, and - [BP Retreats from Renewables, Returns to Oil & Gas ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bp-retreats-from-renewables-returns-to-oil-gas/) - This week, BP announced that it would boost oil and gas production and cut investments in green energy. The declining British energy company plans to focus on pumping more oil in the U.S. and the Middle East. The Wall Street Journal reports, “BP’s shares have lagged behind those of rivals Shell, Exxon Mobil and Chevron since - [Senate Smacks Down Liberal Attempt to End Trump’s Energy Emergency Declaration](https://www.powerthefuture.com/senate-smacks-down-liberal-attempt-to-end-trumps-energy-emergency-declaration/) - The U.S. Senate rejected a tone-deaf attempt by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) to undo President Trump’s Energy Emergency Declaration—a move that would have kept Biden-era price hikes in place and left American families paying the price. The vote failed 52-47, and rightfully so. As millions of Americans are still struggling with - [Congress Moves to Repeal Biden’s Costly Natural Gas Tax](https://www.powerthefuture.com/congress-moves-to-repeal-bidens-costly-natural-gas-tax/) - In a major win for American families, businesses, and energy security, both the House and Senate have voted to repeal Biden’s disastrous Natural Gas Tax: a regulation buried in the Inflation Reduction Act that artificially increased energy costs for millions of Americans that the Biden administration weaponized to impose a far-reaching tax on natural gas - [President Trump Announces the National Energy Dominance Council](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-announces-the-national-energy-dominance-council/) - Today, President Donald Trump formally established the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC). This move represents a decisive reverse from the Biden Administration’s damaging energy policies that cost American families thousands of dollars in increased expenses. The council will be chaired by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and vice-chaired by Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “The - [PTF Leads Charge to Overturn California’s EV Mandate](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-leads-charge-to-overturn-californias-ev-mandate/) - In our 2025 Energy Policy Roadmap released in January, we warned that California’s extreme EV mandates were a threat to energy affordability and consumer choice. Now, just weeks later, the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board is echoing our call to overturn this disastrous policy. “The GOP can rescue the country from onerous rules that are impossible for auto makers - [Trump Wants Keystone XL Pipeline Built](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-wants-keystone-xl-pipeline-built/) - President Trump’s administration has been working quickly to bring life back into our energy sector. One crucial way to get this done is to invest in our infrastructure. Trump understands this and is calling for the Keystone XL Pipeline to be built. Donald Trump on Truth Social, “Our Country’s doing really well, and today, I was - [EXCLUSIVE: A New Group Wants To Give Rural Americans A Voice And Bring The Fight To The Eco-Left](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-daily-caller-2/) - The Daily Caller - [Conservative energy group gears up to fight enviros](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ee-news/) - E&E News - [FLASHBACK: Schwarzenegger Commuted Via Private Jet Before Saying Oil Industry ‘Kills People’](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-daily-caller/) - The Daily Caller - [Community Voices: The politicians playing with Californian’s energy workers](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bakersfield-com/) - Bakersfield.com - [Downstream Jobs](https://www.powerthefuture.com/downstream-jobs/) - The Energy Industry is more than the folks in the field. It’s uniform manufacturers. And hard hat painters. And coffee shop wait staff. I spent some time in a warehouse in New Mexico that sells equipment and parts. The vastness of the space felt like the closing scene of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” with - [A Welcome Message from our Executive Director](https://www.powerthefuture.com/hello-world/) - Two days after Christmas I was visiting a part of rural America. The misting rain was quickly turning to ice, and arctic -like winds whipped and swirled around us. I was high up on the catwalk of a drilling platform, talking to some incredible people about their work. “It’s the best job in the world” - [Rural America Needs an Advocate](https://www.powerthefuture.com/post-2/) - They are called “fly-over” states for a reason: the cool kids in New York and Los Angeles only visit during campaign season and for college football rivalries. Otherwise, it’s largely forgotten (except for manufactured goods, all our food, and of course, energy). What would fascinate these coastal elites is that rural America loves rural America. - [In Support of Employment](https://www.powerthefuture.com/in-support-of-employment/) - Power The Future celebrates workers, and it celebrates work. Chronic unemployment is intrinsically linked to poverty and social ills: drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, poor education, lack of opportunity. As a society we should never be complacent with this, and we should find ways to help those in need. But nothing is more helpful - [Hello New Mexico](https://www.powerthefuture.com/post-1/) - Power The Future (PTF) has big aspirations: be in every state advocating for the men and women in the energy industry. Every marathon begins with a first step, and we think New Mexico is the best place to take ours. New Mexico is one of the largest energy-producing states in the nation employing tens of - [Good News for 30% of America’s Electric Grid](https://www.powerthefuture.com/good-news-for-30-of-americas-electric-grid/) - Here's a headline for you from The Hill: We use coal. You can’t state that any simpler: we use coal. It runs electric grids, it employed tens of thousands of people, and we have a lot of it. A lot. Nearly 500 billion short tons in reserve, according to the US Energy Information Agency. Any - [Getting the Word Out](https://www.powerthefuture.com/getting-the-word-out/) - In order to be an effective voice for the millions of men and women who work in the energy industry, Power The Future needs get some legs! We’re new, we’re small (but scrappy…) and we’re up against an enormous wave of anti-energy, anti-rural America, anti-jobs ideologues with seemingly unending resources. Interviews like this one in - [Baltimore Needs Some Hope](https://www.powerthefuture.com/baltimore-needs-some-hope/) - A headline in this morning’s Baltimore Sun illustrates why PTF was born: Environmentalists to rally in support of Baltimore council bill banning construction of oil terminals Here’s some common ground: we all want clean air and water, and we all believe that energy companies must be good stewards of the land and responsible community partners, - [Seeking Transparency on Washington State’s Carbon Tax Proposal](https://www.powerthefuture.com/seeking-transparency-on-washington-states-carbon-tax-proposal/) - With his direct confrontation of President Trump at a meeting yesterday at the White House, Washington Governor Jay Inslee is taking his turn in the national spotlight. But it’s the impact of his wrong-headed policy ideas back home that has caught the eye of Power The Future. After the idea was twice rejected by the - [Do You Believe in Miracles?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/do-you-believe-in-miracles/) - 38 years (and 5 days) after Al Michaels’ famous cry, we’re on the brink of another amazing American victory according to Reuters. The USA is poised to overtake Russia as the #1 oil producing nation in the world. We can- and should- all chant USA! USA! USA! This is great for our economy, for American - [Calling Out Activist Hypocrisy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/calling-out-activist-hypocrisy/) - Investing in America’s energy sector is a smart move. Technology and entrepreneurship are leading to growth and expansion, and the future of the industry is very bright. That’s good news for the millions of people who work in energy, and for the new jobs that will be created, and for America as a whole. So - [Bad Bills Defeated in Washington](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bad-bills-defeated-in-washington/) - Earlier this week Power The Future submitted several Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to various officials in Washington State about their Carbon Tax proposal. Good news: the bill died in the State Senate. Bad news (for some…): we are still going to investigate the behind the scenes operations of this disastrous proposal. And if - [E&E NEWS: Conservative Energy Group Gears Up To Fight Enviros](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ee-news-conservative-energy-group-gears-up-to-fight-enviros/) - E&E News | Sam Mintz | 3/5/18 View Source A new energy advocacy organization is aiming to combat environmental groups and boost the energy industry. Power the Future, created by former Republican communications staffer Daniel Turner, who has also worked for two organizations linked to the Koch family, appeared online last month with social media - [The Growing New Mexican Economy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-growing-new-mexican-economy/) - The Santa Fe New Mexican published an article about the number of oil rigs doubling in their home state. This is fantastic news for all of America, but especially for New Mexico. It means jobs, increased revenue for the state and local government, and a growing population. This is all great news. Power The Future - [Mayor of the World](https://www.powerthefuture.com/mayor-of-the-world/) - Watch out, earth! Here comes Bloomberg. The United Nations has just named him “Special Envoy for Climate Action”. Emboldened with all the power and immunities of an international diplomat, Mayor Mike will surely try to bring the same decimation of energy jobs to other countries. See, Mayor Mike doesn’t like coal, so he’s willing to - [Billionaire Buys Attorneys General](https://www.powerthefuture.com/billionaire-buys-attorneys-general/) - In October 2017, The State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at NYU School of Law announced the establishment of a fellow program in which several states would receive “special assistant attorneys” to work on clean energy, climate change and environmental issues. This program is funded by Michael Bloomberg, who is no friend to the energy - [Land of Enchantment](https://www.powerthefuture.com/land-of-enchantment/) - Traveling around the state talking to the men and women who work in the energy industry- those who Power The Future- we’ve been lucky enough to see how truly beautiful New Mexico is. Just the drive from Albuquerque to Farmington is a wonder of sites, heights, temperatures, weather and beauty. It’s a magnificent state. One - [Power The Future in Outer Space](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-in-outer-space/) - Two industry titans announced amazing advances into outer space this weekend. Jeff Bezos is promising billions to grow space tourism, and Elon Musk announced his plans to take first steps toward Mars by 2019. These announcements are taking the “fiction” out of “science fiction” as we envision a future of interplanetary travel and outer space - [Power The Future Sends Multiple "Inspection of Public Records Act” (IPRA) Requests in New Mexico](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-sends-multiple-inspection-of-public-records-act-ipra-requests-in-new-mexico/) - New Mexico is sitting on an energy lottery ticket. Their abundant natural resources have allowed an energy industry (which employs tens of thousands, and contributes significantly to the State’s budget) to thrive. We’ve highlighted that here and explained why we launched out efforts in New Mexico first here. New Mexico is a state where the - [When Communities Grow](https://www.powerthefuture.com/when-communities-grow/) - With nearly 14,000 locations in the USA, it’s hard to imagine a city without a Starbucks. The chain is so prevalent in big cities’ every day life that going to Starbucks is synonymous with “getting coffee” like searching for something online is “Googling”. So congrats to the people of Carlsbad, New Mexico for getting your - [Stopping Progress](https://www.powerthefuture.com/stopping-progress/) - We are all clean-water activists (Would anyone say they aren’t?). Just spend some time in the developing world where there is no access to clean water, and you will develop a deep respect and gratitude for the abundant clean water in America. So let’s drop the “clean water activists” brand, but that’s what activists are - [A Well Deserved “Thank You”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/a-well-deserved-thank-you/) - The news organization Axios published a piece this morning about record-breaking US energy exports. Power The Future knows who to thank: the men and women in the field working hard, solving problems, thinking of new and better ways to do their job, and harvesting enough energy to make America the soon-to-be world leader in energy - [Advocating for California's Energy Worker](https://www.powerthefuture.com/advocating-for-californias-energy-worker/) - We launched Power The Future only 1 month ago to advocate for the men and women who work in the energy industry. Their jobs are constantly under threat from well-organized, well-funded political groups. Probably no other state is under more political pressure to shut down its energy sector than California. We’re here to offer some - [Proof We Can Have Both](https://www.powerthefuture.com/proof-we-can-have-both/) - Power The Future stands on the belief we can have both a beautiful, clean, healthy environment AND a thriving, productive energy industry which employs millions of people in well-paying, stable jobs. We never subscribe to the radical environmental belief the choice is binary. A good news story like this one in the Wall Street Journal - [Arizona Rejects Steyer’s Dirty Money](https://www.powerthefuture.com/arizona-rejects-steyers-dirty-money/) - Elected officials from both parties in Arizona have pushed back on California billionaire Tom Steyer’s efforts to buy an amendment of the Arizona State constitution. Steyer thought his spending could force the legislature into do his bidding, rewriting Arizona’s energy future according to his own vision and desire. As one legislator said: “Take your money - [Warning: This Post is Powered by Fossil Fuels](https://www.powerthefuture.com/warning-this-post-is-powered-by-fossil-fuels/) - We took up Arnold Schwarzenegger’s call to put “warning labels” on everything that contains fossil fuels. Even this fun video is extremely conservative in approach- if everything that contained fossil fuels had a label, even the labels would need labels. So before you continue your ill-advised foray into the energy debate, Terminator, put a - [Do As I Say](https://www.powerthefuture.com/do-as-i-say/) - Energy- abundant, reliable, inexpensive, domestic (!)- has made our lives much better. Our achievements in medicine, in agriculture, in transportation are all dependent on the millions of hard working men and women who work in our energy industry. Power The Future will always celebrate that! An interesting piece in today’s Huffington Post calls out the - [The Good Parent](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-good-parent/) - Michelle Obama has every right, and in fact maybe even a marital responsibility, to defend her husband. It’s a little harder to defend his record, especially when it comes to energy workers. Nonetheless, in comments earlier today she likened the Obama Administration to ”the good parent”. In her words, the Obama years were like “the - [Climate Change Rhetoric: Up in Smoke](https://www.powerthefuture.com/climate-change-rhetoric-up-in-smoke/) - In the movie adaptation of the hysterical book “Thank you For Smoking,” tobacco’s main lobbyist is hauled before a Senate Committee to testify. What’s the subject? Warning Labels. Schwarzenegger was late to the game. (Get well soon, Arnold). In the hearing, expert lobbyist Nick Naylor points out that heart disease is the number one killer - [Don’t Divest](https://www.powerthefuture.com/dont-divest/) - Great op-ed today in the Santa Fe New Mexican about the dangers of “divestment." These tactics make environmental groups feel good, and are symbolic “victories” which they can tout on social media and to their billionaire funders. But Professor Constantopoulos points out the obvious: all this hollow gesture does is hurt the future. There are - [Welcome to Steyerville](https://www.powerthefuture.com/welcome-to-steyerville/) - We launched Steyerville.com as a project of Power The Future to hold Tom Steyer (and Mike Bloomberg, George Soros and other billionaire ideologues) accountable for their eco-activism. The local environmental groups they fund, along with paid activists and media allies, have destroyed small towns all across America by taking away their industry, their source of - [Living in the Bubble](https://www.powerthefuture.com/living-in-the-bubble/) - Power The Future is confident in its mission and message. It’s why their rock star Executive Director (disclaimer: he’s also authoring this piece) is able to raise money, build relationships, and engage in multiple states across the nation in defense of American energy workers. Power The Future doesn’t hide its contact info (daniel@powerthefuture.us) and doesn’t - [It’s Up to You, New York](https://www.powerthefuture.com/its-up-to-you-new-york/) - Today in New York there’s a phony protest demanding Governor Cuomo end all Fossil Fuel use in the state. The Manhattan billionaires like Mike Bloomberg who fund these environmental activists agree, but only in theory. In reality, the elevators in their Upper East Side townhouses don’t run on animal pulleys. And until they leave the - [Stupid Judges](https://www.powerthefuture.com/stupid-judges/) - The number one killer in America is heart disease, accounting for nearly 25% of all deaths annually. The only solution is confiscating unhealthy foods, and if that means breaking into homes, violating private property rights, and stealing from private citizens, so be it. LIVES ARE AT STAKE. The number one killer of teens in America - [Friday Lesson: Be Nice!!](https://www.powerthefuture.com/friday-lesson-be-nice/) - DC can be a toxic place, especially if you ingest and regurgitate some of the hate that is regularly spewed by people who disagree with you. They don’t hate you for anything you DID, just for what you BELIEVE. Sounds a lot like… well… you can fill in that blank. So when people write us - [Too Rich To Fail](https://www.powerthefuture.com/too-rich-to-fail/) - Another frustrating story about the energy battles raging in California. In an article in the Daily Energy Insider, Aaron Martin cites two different studies which paint a questionable picture of electrical reliability in summertime Southern California. Who is to blame for this? Surely not the energy workers of Kern County, an area of the state - [You, the Industry. We, the Community.](https://www.powerthefuture.com/you-the-industry-we-the-community/) - The intersection of industry and the personal lives of Americans remains a key focus of Power the Future, and that topic was recently covered by Debra Kahn from E&E News. Kahn published an interesting piece called “Some Greens Won’t Miss Jerry Brown.” In an attempt to capture the progressive left’s enthusiasm for Gubernatorial Candidate Gavin - [Tom Steyer: Perpetual Loser](https://www.powerthefuture.com/tom-steyer-perpetual-loser/) - Tom Steyer doesn’t have a good track record when it comes to political bets. In 2014, he was the larger single donor of the entire cycle -- but his $74 million investment yielded nothing. In 2016, he vowed to make his issues paramount in the presidential election. Again, he failed. So we aren’t surprised that, - [Let’s Put A Tariff on Imported Protesters](https://www.powerthefuture.com/lets-put-a-tariff-on-imported-protesters/) - Louisiana has seen an influx of out-of-state protesters coming to make trouble. We wrote about it here, and noted how 11 people who were recently arrested for trespassing and destruction of property were not from Louisiana. Do you wonder where they came from? So do we… and who paid for their airfare. (Also, do they - [The Rabbit Hole of Lunacy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-rabbit-hole-of-lunacy/) - Staying at the forefront of the battle for our energy workers requires Power The Future to constantly explore what others are doing. How else would we have known Tom Steyer, the sugar daddy of all green movements, is a hypocrite when it comes to his love of transparency? Or that Arnold Schwarzenegger, clamoring to be - [Five Reasons Tom Steyer Had a Bad News Weekend](https://www.powerthefuture.com/five-reasons-tom-steyer-had-a-bad-news-weekend/) - After spending $40 million on a national campaign to impeach President Trump (plus millions more in PAC and political endorsements), Tom Steyer is increasingly becoming a household name in terms of national politics. This is all part of his 2020 Presidential Campaign, from the TV ads to the Town Halls. Side note: we pointed out - [Michael Bloomberg: America’s Marie Antoinette](https://www.powerthefuture.com/michael-bloomberg-americas-marie-antoinette/) - “So, it's like saying, ‘I don't want to stop using coal because coal miners will go out of work, will lose their jobs.’ We have a lot of soldiers in the United States in the US Army, but we don't want to go start a war just to give them something to do and that's - [Out of State Protesters](https://www.powerthefuture.com/out-of-state-protesters/) - Power The Future was started to advocate for energy workers by exposing the fraud that is the green movement. We don’t- and never will- accept their false binary choice that you are either “green” or you “pollute”. We can have both a clean environment and an abundant prosperous life. In fact… we already do! One - [Scott Pruitt: Don’t Hold Your Breath](https://www.powerthefuture.com/scott-pruitt-dont-hold-your-breath/) - The Boston Globe ran an obsequious post on former Obama EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. One could only hope to receive such praise someday in their life, and that includes grandma’s undying love. I don’t think the current EPA administrator can get a compliment on his tie… The article makes one mistake and one omission, and - [Proof of Russian Collusion](https://www.powerthefuture.com/proof-of-russian-collusion/) - Interesting article in the Rockland County Times yesterday that highlight’s Russian efforts to meddle in American affairs. Sadly, this proof of collusion is not getting nearly the attention it should. As America prepares to take over as the world's number one oil producer, Russia with its undiversified economy is the real loser. Much of its international - [If We Had $30 Million of Steyer Money...](https://www.powerthefuture.com/if-we-had-30-million-of-steyer-money/) - Today, Power The Future is launching a new web video spoofing Tom Steyer’s $30million “Need to Impeach” (i.e. "Steyer For President 2020”) campaign. Check it out here, as first written up by the Washington Examiner: Using digital geotargeting, we will welcome Tom on his tour of the early primary and caucus states, including a - [The Latest Victim of Green Policies in Louisiana](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-latest-victim-of-green-policies-in-louisiana/) - Louisiana’s economic forecast is trending in the wrong direction. One of only 3 states with negative economic growth (something we documented here), Louisiana currently has the worst economy in the nation. The worst thing about the state's situation is the fact that it isn't inevitable or irreversible: it’s the consequence of bad policies and bad - [Press Release: Pass Pipeline Protection Bill Now](https://www.powerthefuture.com/press-release-pass-pipeline-protection-bill-now/) - On the heels of a new report indicating Louisiana has the “worst economy in the country,” Daniel Turner, executive director of Power The Future (PTF), called on the Louisiana legislature to immediately pass pending legislation that would protect pipeline sites from protestors and vandalism: "Pipelines move energy and energy creates jobs that Louisiana desperately needs. - [Louisiana Deserves Better](https://www.powerthefuture.com/louisiana-deserves-better/) - Another activist judge is intervening to shut down Louisiana’s energy industry. Despite the fact that the Pelican State posts the worst economy in the nation, and is only one of three state economies currently in decline, a judge has decided to make it even harder to do business in Louisiana. The Louisiana energy industry, according - [Fighting for New Mexico’s Citizens and Workers](https://www.powerthefuture.com/fighting-for-new-mexicos-citizens-and-workers/) - As America’s energy industry continues to grow through both increased technological advances and a more friendly regulatory environment, New Mexico has also seen its fair share of growth. We celebrated the news last week that the New Mexican treasure acknowledged an additional $1.2billion in tax revenue which will help grow in infrastructure and educational investments. This is - [All Aboard the Energy Train](https://www.powerthefuture.com/all-aboard-the-energy-train/) - Power The Future launched in New Mexico for a reason. As the nation’s 3rd largest oil producer, 8th largest natural gas producer, and 12th in coal reserves, it was also ripe with a growing “green” movement who wanted to ruin it for everyone because that's what they do. Don’t believe us? They are banning straws. - [Ending the War on Coal](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ending-the-war-on-coal/) - Today the Trump Administration’s EPA unveiled a new set of regulations for the Coal Industry. Called the Afford Clean Energy Rule, this new framework creates a climate of certainty for the industry to operate successfully. This is welcome and much needed support for an industry which employs tens of thousands of people in rural communities across the - [Build The Pipeline](https://www.powerthefuture.com/build-the-pipeline/) - Keystone XL- ten years in the making- is getting blocked yet again. And it is not a victory for the American people. National Resources Defense Council, an organization under investigation by members of Congress for their deep connections to China, is taking a victory lap. After all, they are funded to prevent America from achieving energy dominance, something which - [Tom Steyer’s Campaign Carbon Footprint](https://www.powerthefuture.com/tom-steyers-campaign-carbon-footprint/) - Forget about his failed “Impeach Campaign" that has logged countless miles from gas-sucking planes, trains and automobiles… or his numerous TV appearances streaming across the nation on coal-burning electric grids… Tom Steyer is now considering a Presidential run in 2020. Color us SHOCKED. Who knew his 9-figure political spend was an effort to build a - [Steyer Is Benefitting from the Energy Industry Yet Again](https://www.powerthefuture.com/steyer-is-benefitting-from-the-energy-industry-yet-again/) - Tom Steyer owes his entire fortune to the energy industry. Granted, most of his investments were in FOREIGN energy companies (which kind of explains why he champions green policies which bankrupt the American energy industry), but regardless of national origin, he has bet on energy. And hit the jackpot. He has famously reversed course, and - [Protecting Sandoval’s Future ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/protecting-sandovals-future/) - https://youtu.be/qVhKpbKbZCI The proposed ban on energy exploration in Sandoval County is not as cut and dry as the activist promoting it claim. Not only would there be job loss, especially in the northern part of the county closer to Farmington, but the tax revenue loss to the state would mean a cut in services like - [Sierra Club Non-Sequitors](https://www.powerthefuture.com/sierra-club-non-sequitors/) - "I hope you have not been leading a double life, pretending to be wicked and being good all the time. That would be hypocrisy.” -Oscar Wilde We don’t want to ruin the Sierra Club’s summer fun. After all, can’t we all take a break from the incessant cycle of politics and policies to enjoy some sunshine - [The Human Toll of Green Activism](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-human-toll-of-green-activism/) - The Associated Press put out a terrible story today… and for the people of Farmington, New Mexico and the entire San Juan County, it’s devastating news. Thanks to the activism of groups like San Juan Citizens Alliance and the Mike Bloomberg-funded campaign by The Sierra Club, Farmington is headed for financial ruin. Why? Because these eco-radical - [Suing Hollywood and the Greens](https://www.powerthefuture.com/suing-hollywood-and-the-greens/) - The Dakota Access Pipeline - or DAPL - was the cool thing to protest in 2016. Long before the weekly protests of the Trump Administration, green activists had everything they wanted in the White House: an ideologue president with an activist Executive Order pen and an EPA full of energy-hating bureaucrats. DAPL gave them the - [The Un-American Environmental Movement](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-un-american-environmental-movement/) - After the historic Helsinki meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin, the first question at the press conference was about energy. Previously President Trump has claimed Germany was “totally owned” by Russians because of their dependence on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline supplying Germany with Russian natural gas. We wrote about that here. When - [The Sad Truth of Steyerville](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-sad-truth-of-steyerville/) - Trade publication E&E News highlighted an area of New York State that has has become a Steyerville. Across the border in neighboring Pennsylvania, the economy is booming, and with that comes higher quality of life, permanence of residency, growth of families, security for the future. But that is not the case for Tioga County. We - [NATO, Russia, and Energy Independence](https://www.powerthefuture.com/nato-russia-and-energy-independence/) - Some pretty powerful language from President Trump at his opening NATO breakfast: "Sad that Germany makes a massive oil and gas deal with Russia -- where you are supposed to be guarding against Russia -- and Germany goes out and pays billions and billions of dollars a year to Russia. So we’re protecting Germany, we’re - [Better in Texas](https://www.powerthefuture.com/better-in-texas/) - It’s unknown if Rick Trevino was talking about oil when he wrote this song back in 2006, but one thing is certain: Texas is doing well. In fact, the Lone Star State was recently ranked the best state to do business. Of all its more than 350,000 jobs created this year, the energy sector created the most. - [Op-Ed: Bloomberg No Friend Of Titus County](https://www.powerthefuture.com/op-ed-bloomberg-no-friend-of-titus-county/) - Michael Bloomberg loves to meddle. As Mayor of New York City, it was not enough to continue a recent wave of economic growth and crime reduction achieved by his predecessor’s hard work. When you are the all-knowing Mike Bloomberg, you tell other people how to live their lives: how much soda to drink, how much - [Cuomo’s Conundrum](https://www.powerthefuture.com/cuomos-conundrum/) - Governor Cuomo embraces the rhetoric and actions of the environmental left. He ceremoniously lead the charge to ban fracking state-wide; meanwhile neighboring Pennsylvania has seen a surge in economic development and prosperity. Utility bills for the citizens of Pennsylvania have dropped nearly 40%. New York, though rich in natural resources, has been in economic stagnation. - [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez' Worrisome Energy Agenda](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-worrisome-energy-agenda/) - A recent ThinkProgress article gushes over some democrat primary winners' embrace of the radical green movement. Campaign rhetoric is meant to appeal to voters; it does not need to appeal to common sense. Take, for example, the pledge of newcomer Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to make America “100% free of fossil fuels by 2035.” Remarkable what a - [A Tale of Two Headlines](https://www.powerthefuture.com/a-tale-of-two-headlines/) - Let’s compare two newspaper headlines from today. First one, from the Associated Press: “Court Stay Halts Some Work on Mountain Valley Pipeline” The Second, from an industry paper called World Pipelines: “Oil Train Derails in Iowa, Spilling Crude into the River” The compare-and-contrast between these two stories would make easy homework for any 8th grade - [Breaking from England](https://www.powerthefuture.com/breaking-from-england/) - In the non-profit media publication PRI, world reporter Carolyn Beeler writes about England’s plan to move beyond coal. No doubt there are a few things the UK has which America could use, like those six-person taxis with the fold-down seats. And clotted cream. Heck, our love of England is so great we speak their language. - [Fighting for Sandoval County Energy Workers](https://www.powerthefuture.com/fighting-for-sandoval-county-energy-workers/) - We started Power The Future to advocate for energy workers. Too often, when radical environmental groups engage in a fight and “win”, these hard working Americans lose their jobs. Our site Steyerville documents the consequences of green activism. Entire communities -- thousands of families -- are forced into unemployment and poverty, with small towns shuttered, - [Eco-Extremists' True Colors](https://www.powerthefuture.com/eco-extremists-true-colors/) - Eco-Extremists are showing their true colors on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KateAronoff/status/1049657280873009152 So we made some notes: But, really, what more can we say? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkpdXAKbXwQ&feature=youtu.be - [Bloomberg 2020? America’s Energy Workers Better Hope Not](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bloomberg-2020-americas-energy-workers-better-hope-not/) - Mike Bloomberg is back in the headlines today, surprising absolutely no one with an Instagram post documenting his official re-registration as a member of the Democratic Party. It’s his annual “will he or won’t he” presidential dance, and Mayor Mike knows he needs to stay relevant to have a shot in the rambunctious and ever-growing - [Hey Jared Polis: You Are The Company You Keep](https://www.powerthefuture.com/hey-jared-polis-you-are-the-company-you-keep/) - This afternoon, news broke that Bernie Sanders is planning a stop in Colorado on behalf of liberal Jared Polis later this month. The pair will target “young voters in Fort Collins and Boulder on October 24,” according to the Associated Press. Importing an out-of-state socialist down the home stretch to win a quintessential battleground state - [It’s Not Climate Change, Stupid](https://www.powerthefuture.com/its-not-climate-change-stupid/) - If you are already sick of hearing about the upcoming midterm elections, you have a long few weeks ahead of you. The 24-hour news channels have been talking about the midterms since the day after the last election, and their coverage is only heating up. News segments exploit our country’s partisan divides with dramatic shouting - [Not a Game](https://www.powerthefuture.com/not-a-game/) - “The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys”. And what toys Tom Steyer can afford with billions and billions of dollars! He can hire staff and open offices around the nation, recruiting college students to push his agenda. He can fly around the nation to speak to leftist conferences packed - [Bill McKibben: Lunatic ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bill-mckibben-lunatic/) - In a rambling op-ed as off target as a drunk man at a urinal, Bill McKibben, founder of the radical group 350.org blames everything on climate change. Civil war in Syria. Gang violence in Central America. Illegal immigration. Given the chance, he will probably make the case that climate change is responsible for the Buffalo Bills' four consecutive - [The Reds Behind the Greens](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-reds-behind-the-greens/) - The green groups are spending a lot of money on elections this year- more than $100 million to elect lefty politicians who will dance to Tom Steyer’s tune. Where does all this money come from? There are some inconvenient facts about the green groups’ bank accounts. What doesn’t come from Steyer or Soros or Bloomberg comes from - [The Shame of San Juan Citizens Alliance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-shame-of-san-juan-citizens-alliance/) - We’ve documented the economic boom happening in New Mexico because of the energy industry, and because of the hard work of hundreds of thousands of men and women. This is finally trickling into the mainstream media as even they cannot deny the increased revenue ($1.2 billion) and windfall profits from land leases (nearly $500 million). This isn't a good - [Power The Future Unrolls List Of "Top 10 Eco Tools"](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-unrolls-list-of-top-10-eco-tools/) - Earlier this week, the Sierra Club announced their “Fossil Fools” 2018 campaign highlighting some of their top targets. Here at Power the Future, we decided to put together our own list of the most outrageous leftists who don’t know the first thing about energy workers, let alone economics. We’re calling it our list of “Eco - [Citizens of Alaska Demand DC Org Stop Driving Cars](https://www.powerthefuture.com/citizens-of-alaska-demand-dc-org-stop-driving-cars/) - In an unprecedented move, the citizens of Alaska have raised over $1 million, $200,000 in staff time, to demand the DC Organization “New Venture Fund” stop driving cars. “We don’t like cars, and we think that the staff who works for this group shouldn’t drive. There are other options like walking or taking the bus” - [The Fraud of “Stand For Salmon”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-fraud-of-stand-for-salmon/) - There is a problem with Alaska’s salmon population. Numbers are down, and the industry, which is critical to the Alaskan people, is suffering. That is not in dispute. What is in dispute is why… and why is a much tougher question. It requires analysis, investigation, and thoughtful, emotionless, responses. The lead biologist for Alaska Fish - [Colorado Green Movement Propose 60% Cut in Education Funding](https://www.powerthefuture.com/colorado-green-movement-propose-60-cut-in-education-funding/) - That’s the real consequence of Prop 112 (formerly Initiative 97). No- this is not like the asinine predictions of the green movement who contend the Maldives will sink or Great Britain will cease to exist. When you deal with facts, you don’t need hyperbole to make your point. And the facts are clear: 2500 foot setbacks in Colorado will - [Sinking in Six Days](https://www.powerthefuture.com/sinking-in-seven-days/) - There is a disaster and a catastrophe beyond our imagination waiting to happen, and when it does, the world as we know it will never be the same. Are we talking about what Harvard biologist George Wald claimed in 1970 that “civilization will end within 15 or 30 years unless immediate action is taken against problems facing - [Go Get Arrested In San Francisco](https://www.powerthefuture.com/go-get-arrested-in-san-francisco/) - The Sierra Club is a political organization that uses environmental issues to advance their agenda. And their agenda is not America’s agenda. As we pursue “energy dominance” and continue to expand the workforce, end the war on coal, and see record revenues from oil and gas production, the Sierra Club is paying lip service to - [Bloomberg 2020? Say It Ain’t So For Our Energy Workers](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bloomberg-2020-say-it-aint-so-for-our-energy-workers/) - Like clockwork every four years, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg engages in a “will he or won’t he” guessing game about his White House ambitions, using the ensuing media coverage to insert his policy agenda and remain relevant. Yesterday, the New York Times handicapped Bloomberg’s chances in 2020, noting that although he is out-of-step with - [Green Groups On A $100 Million Spending Spree ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/green-groups-on-a-100-million-spending-spree/) - A story in the Washington Post gleefully details how much money the anti-energy green radicals platoon is spending to elect their puppets, specifically citing the League of Conservation Voters, who "is planning to spend $60 million to help Democrats win back Congress." And what do these green groups plan on doing with this money? Supporting the men - [Jerry Brown’s Joke Summit](https://www.powerthefuture.com/jerry-browns-joke-summit/) - Moonbeam Brown is gathering all the climate activists from around the world in feces-filled San Francisco for a fun week of junk science and hypocrisy. Called “The Global Climate Action Summit”, the four-day meeting involves navel-gazing around issues crucial to the energy industry like healthcare, trade, foreign policy, urban development, women’s empowerment, and racism. Because why - [The Two Faces of New Mexico’s Energy Future](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-two-faces-of-new-mexicos-energy-future/) - The Permian Basin is a lottery ticket, and New Mexico is starting to cash in. Not only have we seen towns in the southeast corner of the state grow in population and in wealth, but the local government coffers have surpluses which they are dedicating to infrastructure, pay raises, and increased social programs. Overall, the state’s budget found an - [The Real Colorado Emergency](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-real-colorado-emergency/) - On Saturday, September 8th, radicals in Colorado are gathering because of a climate EMERGENCY. Yes, you read that right, EMERGENCY. And if they don’t gather on this day, then doom doom doom will certainly follow. NO! This is not political, even though they are gathering at the Democrat Party Headquarters. This is because there is - [California’s Bad Move](https://www.powerthefuture.com/californias-bad-move/) - Last night the California legislature passed a law requiring the state to produce 100% of its power “carbon free” by 2045. They did not pass any guidance on how to accomplish so monumental a feat, and thus a hollow victory for ideologues becomes a real threat to energy workers and state budgets. In consumer terms, let’s compare - [Exposed: Polis’ Supporters Reveal His True Colors](https://www.powerthefuture.com/exposed-polis-supporters-reveal-his-true-colors/) - As the old saying goes, you are the company you keep. While Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis has been working to pitch himself as a moderate on energy issues, his friends in high places are betraying his true motives. According to news reports, the far left environmentalist group the Sierra Club is using the campaign - [Bitcoin Debacle Shows the Problem with Environmental “Science”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bitcoin-debacle-shows-the-problem-with-environmental-science/) - When a study published Monday claimed that the processing units used to mine Bitcoin would be a major contributor to global warming, the media pounced. Headlines began pouring in denouncing the technology as a creator of “climate chaos” and “catastrophic climate change” in our just a few decades. But now, Axios is reporting that once - [Colorado Should Know The Truth](https://www.powerthefuture.com/colorado-should-know-the-truth/) - The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission is meeting this week as the fate of countless energy jobs are on the chopping block. The meeting is already drawing attention (and protesters) because of the disastrous Proposition 112, which is so bad it has now earned national media attention. In fact, The Hill published a story - [The Green Army Gets Its Marching Orders From Tom Steyer](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-green-army-gets-its-marching-orders-from-tom-steyer/) - Yet another far-left environmental group is hard at work to kill jobs and attack Louisiana’s job creators, and it turns out their connections to the worst parts of the environmental left run deep. The Green Army is a pet project of the Sierra Club, environmentalist billionaire Tom Steyer’s vehicle to push his radical policies on - [Hello Bernie Sanders, Good Bye Colorado Energy Jobs](https://www.powerthefuture.com/hello-bernie-sanders-good-bye-colorado-energy-jobs/) - America’s wacky grandpa Sen. Bernie Sanders is jumping into Colorado politics with his eco-extremism in tow. Sanders landed in Colorado Wednesday to support Jared Polis and other leftists in the state, but the fact that the openly socialist Senator is campaigning in Colorado shows just how liberal Polis truly is - regardless of how he - [Jared Polis Can “Envision The End Of The Oil & Gas Industry In Colorado"](https://www.powerthefuture.com/jared-polis-can-envision-the-end-of-the-oil-gas-industry-in-colorado/) - When the candidates in the Colorado gubernatorial race squared off for the final debate last night, important distinctions emerged. Among the most important were the differing policy positions toward the state’s blossoming energy industry. As the Colorado Sun put it: "The way Polis talks about his renewable energy goals makes it seem he can envision - [“The sooner they are in touch with what goes on in the real world, the better”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-sooner-they-are-in-touch-with-what-goes-on-in-the-real-world-the-better/) - When America goes to the polls in just two weeks, the stakes are very high. For the most part, the national media is focused on control of Congress, and all the policy implications that go along with it. That’s why a profile in the New York Times today caught our eye over at Power The - [Gillum Imports A Relic Of The Past To Raise Campaign Cash ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/gillum-imports-a-relic-of-the-past-to-raise-campaign-cash/) - Florida rejected Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election, but now she is leveraging her donor connections to help liberal Andrew Gillum get the upper hand in the state’s gubernatorial race. Though Clinton was widely expected to win Florida, she lost to Trump in an upset victory. In her effort to appeal to voters in these - [While Loony Left Raises Climate Alarm, Would-Be Leaders Promise Zero Action](https://www.powerthefuture.com/while-loony-left-raises-climate-alarm-would-be-leaders-promise-zero-action/) - While leaders of the loony left like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Tom Steyer screech about the impending doom of climate change, Democratic congressional leaders are in no hurry to do anything about it. According to a recent report in The Hill, “Democrats are unlikely to pursue major climate change legislation if they win the House majority,” - [Polis’ Failing Grades Are Bad News For Colorado](https://www.powerthefuture.com/polis-failing-grades-are-bad-news-for-colorado/) - It has been a while since liberal Colorado gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis was in school, but he just got another report card, and the results are nothing to write home about. While Polis has failed on a range of issues, what we at Power The Future are most concerned about are his atrocious energy policies. - [Good News for the U.S. and Germany, Bad News for Russia](https://www.powerthefuture.com/good-news-for-the-u-s-and-germany-bad-news-for-russia/) - In a huge victory for America’s energy workers, Germany has opened its markets to import American natural gas. This provides the millions of men and women who work in the energy industry with a reliable customer and maintains the high demand for their labor and skillset. Equally important: it weakens Russia’s stronghold on Europe using their own - [The U.S. Is Back on Top, Thanks to Energy Workers](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-u-s-is-back-on-top-thanks-to-energy-workers/) - For the first time in a decade, the World Economic Forum ranked the U.S. as the most competitive economy in the world. It’s no secret why. Our energy industry is booming, and the current culture of de-regulation from Washington is helping. For example, the recent rollback of Obama-era methane regulations by Trump’s EPA will save - [The Top Ten Opponents of New Mexico’s Economic Progress](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-top-ten-opponents-of-new-mexicos-economic-progress/) - The oil and gas industry is creating countless jobs and pouring millions in tax dollars into New Mexico’s schools, roads, and police and fire departments. In fact, New Mexico has the best job and wages gains of any state in the nation since Trump took office, and local officials credit that largely to the oil - [Jerry Brown’s Gas Tax Movement is Running On Empty](https://www.powerthefuture.com/jerry-browns-gas-tax-movement-is-running-on-empty/) - When it comes to California’s natural resources, Democrat Governor Jerry Brown wants to keep everyone from enjoying the economic benefits. But when it comes to the state government’s financial resources, (read: taxpayer dollars) ‘ol Moonbeam is more than happy to help himself to boost his political ambitions. In yet another installment of corrupt coastal Democrats - [Tom Steyer: Rich, Entitled, and Forcing his Agenda on America](https://www.powerthefuture.com/tom-steyer-rich-entitled-and-forcing-his-agenda-on-america/) - Even a broken clock is right twice a day. The latest to prove that old adage true was none other than Tom Steyer. In a recent interview, the billionaire hedge fund mega-donor said, without a hint of irony, "A group of very rich, very entitled white men wanted to tell the country, 'We are going - [Valve Turners Get Off Easy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/valve-turners-get-off-easy/) - The last three “valve turners” had all charges dropped by a naive judge, and the precedent it sets for state-permitted eco-extremists is very risky. To recap this story, in October 2016 six individuals in several states (Washington, Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana) in a coordinated act of sabotage trespassed on private property, cut chains, broke locks, and - [The Green Silence is Deafening](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-green-silence-is-deafening/) - Today President Trump signed the Save Our Seas Act, a bi-partisan effort which passed through Congress unanimously that is aimed at cleaning up the oceans. Even though the vast, vast majority of the ocean garbage comes from other countries, America will, once again, step up as the world’s leader to fix the problem. Much to their credit, the sponsors - [Denver Post Blasts Prop 112, Why Won’t Jared Polis?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/denver-post-blasts-prop-112-why-wont-jared-polis/) - At Power The Future, we’ve watched politics long enough to know, when something doesn’t add up...follow the money. So when Colorado Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis’ stance on Proposition 112 didn’t make sense, we started digging. You see, Polis has been suspiciously quiet in his opposition to the hotly-contested issue, which increases the setbacks for - [BOO! The United Nations Celebrates Halloween Early this Year](https://www.powerthefuture.com/boo-the-united-nations-celebrates-halloween-early-this-year/) - If their scare tactics this week are any indicator, it appears the United Nations has jumped the gun on Halloween. They released a report this week that resembles a sidewalk prophet whose cardboard cutout screams THE END IS NEAR. Bemoaning the crumbling state of the world, the UN issued a dire warning that everyone on - [Tom Steyer Pressures Freshman Congressional Democrats To Back Impeachment In New TV Ad](https://www.powerthefuture.com/tom-steyer-pressures-freshman-congressional-democrats-to-back-impeachment-in-new-tv-ad/) - San Francisco billionaire Tom Steyer apparently didn't take any time off for Thanksgiving. They won't take office until next year, but newly elected Democrat members are already feeling pressure from Steyer to impeach President Trump. Last week, Steyer released a new television ad featuring himself proclaiming to the camera that President Trump is “unhinged” and that Democrats - [Tom Steyer Hit With A Question He Can't Answer](https://www.powerthefuture.com/tom-steyer-hit-with-a-question-he-cant-answer/) - As it becomes increasingly clear that he intends to run for president, liberal hedge fund manager Tom Steyer is facing growing scrutiny over how he, a California billionaire, can relate to the typical American family. Over the weekend, Steyer sat down with Meet the Press’ Chuck Todd, who asked the billionaire turned environmental activist whether he believes - [Over 54 Million Americans Will Travel This Thanksgiving, Biggest Number In Years](https://www.powerthefuture.com/over-54-million-americans-will-travel-this-thanksgiving-biggest-number-in-years/) - Americans across the country are traveling to celebrate the holidays this week, and this year’s Thanksgiving travel is expected to be the busiest in years. AAA estimates that over 54 million Americans will travel home after celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday – that represents the largest Thanksgiving travel in a dozen years. As we meet with friends and - [Thanksgiving Is Approaching, And These “Eco-Turkeys” Still Don’t Get It](https://www.powerthefuture.com/thanksgiving-is-approaching-and-these-eco-turkeys-still-dont-get-it/) - This Thanksgiving day Americans will sit down with their families and enjoy some delicious turkey. When there is undoubtedly awkward silence after someone brings up the election, you’ll likely need to quickly pivot the conversation. What better time, then, to lighten the mood and educate your fellow family members about the hypocrisy of the eco-extremist movement! - [“Swarming” Climate Activists Bring London To “Standstill” During Rush Hour](https://www.powerthefuture.com/swarming-climate-activists-bring-london-to-standstill-during-rush-hour/) - Calling themselves the “Extinction Rebellion,” radical environmentalists brought parts of London to a standstill during the morning rush hour to call attention to climate change. These environmental activists blocked cars in key London intersections, disrupting traffic in the latest political stunt from climate activists. It seems America's environmental extremism has hopped the pond. One of the protest - [Obama’s Green Anger](https://www.powerthefuture.com/obamas-green-anger/) - “Right now I could take, off the shelf, existing technologies, we could reduce carbon emissions by, let’s say, 30%… the reason we don’t do it is because we are still confused, blind, shrouded with hate, anger, racism, mommy issues.” For Christmas, let’s get this man a new teleprompter. In a recent forum, former President Obama - [Tom Steyer Is Definitely Running For President](https://www.powerthefuture.com/tom-steyer-is-definitely-running-for-president/) - After failing at his efforts to push a radical environmental agenda in the midterms, billionaire hedge fund manager Tom Steyer is doubling down on politics, and is increasingly looking like an actual candidate for president. Steyer today is reportedly taking “several steps toward a 2020 presidential bid,” announcing a six-figure ad buy and a tour around the - [Andrew Gillum Concedes In Florida, And Tom Steyer Is The Big Loser](https://www.powerthefuture.com/andrew-gillum-concedes-in-florida-and-tom-steyer-is-the-big-loser/) - Floridians received a wave of relief over the weekend after liberal Andrew Gillum finally conceded the Florida governor’s race to Ron DeSantis, ending weeks of uncertainty about the outcome of the election. While Gillum is the official loser in the governor’s race, the real loser of the election is Gillum’s top ally, liberal billionaire Tom - [Judge Dismisses Charges Against Mother-Daughter “Tree Sitters”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/judge-dismisses-charges-against-mother-daughter-tree-sitters/) - We all know radical environmental protestors will use crazy antics and stunts in their failing attempts to stop progress, but now, these tactics are reaching new heights…literally. A Roanoke County, Virginia judge has dismissed charges against a mother-daughter pair of environmental activists who have become known as “tree sitters” for protesting the Mountain Valley Pipeline - [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Releases Her Environmental Demands, And It’s Even More Radical Than You Thought](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-releases-her-environmental-demands-and-its-even-more-radical-than-you-thought/) - Incoming Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez today raised the stakes in her brewing battle with Democrat leadership, releasing her list of demands for a “green new deal.” Ocasio-Cortez made headlines earlier this week when she joined a mob of environmental protestors camped out in Nancy Pelosi’s office, and now Ocasio-Cortez is doubling down. Ocasio-Cortez’s “green new deal” reads as - [Environmental Showdown: The Left’s Civil War Is Here](https://www.powerthefuture.com/environmental-showdown-the-lefts-civil-war-is-here/) - There's a battle brewing on the left, and it could get ugly. Leaders on the left have so far evaded attempts by liberal billionaire Tom Steyer to split the party on Trump's impeachment, but now an environmental squabble could be the issue that finally rips them apart. Representative-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stole headlines this week when - [The Only Green Wave is Tom Steyer’s Wasted Cash](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-only-green-wave-is-tom-steyers-wasted-cash/) - Now that the left has finished celebrating their takeover of the House, they are beginning to cope with a difficult truth: while there may have been some semblance of a blue wave, the environmental green wave is nowhere to be found. The green energy initiatives in states around the country were largely rejected, despite more - [A 1780 Tweet](https://www.powerthefuture.com/a-1780-tweet/) - “In a huge win for @KingGeorge3, the American General @BenArnold has provided a map of @WestPoint and plans for @GW’s entire #AmericanRebellion.” That’s how Power The Future feels about The National Resources Defense Council gloating that an activist (Obama appointed) Judge has temporarily stopped the Keystone Pipeline construction. Forget about the fact that the Obama Administration’s own - [Colorado Says No to Extremists, Yes to Jobs](https://www.powerthefuture.com/colorado-says-no-to-extremists-yes-to-jobs/) - Another election has come and gone with most of the media focusing on Democrats’ takeover of the House and the Republicans shoring up their hold on the Senate. But for Coloradans, the defeat of proposition 112 is a major victory worth celebrating. The proposal failed by a large margin - a full 15 percentage points(!) - [The Grades Are In: Tom Steyer Gets “F” In Florida](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-grades-are-in-tom-steyer-gets-f-in-florida/) - As the pundits sort out winners and losers from last night’s election, billionaire Tom Steyer is coming up woefully short in a state he bet big on. Progressive darling Andrew Gillum was defeated in the Florida gubernatorial race, despite nearly $14 million dollars flowing into his campaign apparatus and outside groups from Steyer. The political pundits noted the importance of having - [Six Key Energy Races To Watch On Election Day](https://www.powerthefuture.com/six-key-energy-races-to-watch-on-election-day/) - Today, voters around the country will choose the next crop of Republican or Democrat politicians. Pundits disagree on what political party stands to gain or lose the most. Here at Power The Future, there are a half dozen key energy policy issues on the ballot that we’re watching closely. From carbon taxes to new regulations, - [Bloomberg Decries Partisanship as He Dumps $110 Million into Liberal Coffers](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bloomberg-decries-partisanship-as-he-dumps-110-million-into-liberal-coffers/) - These days, the political atmosphere has become so fever-pitched that it’s not hard for politicians to become a parody of themselves. Climate change extremists are crying “the end is near” even though their last handful of predictions has fallen flat. Politicians are saying they care about American workers while opposing the industries that employ them. - [Not The Onion: “Environmentalists” Threatened With Criminal Charges For Widespread Littering](https://www.powerthefuture.com/not-the-onion-environmentalists-threatened-with-criminal-charges-for-widespread-littering/) - The latest environmentalist flub reads like a satire, but incredibly, it’s real, and there are photos to prove it! In the great state of Louisiana, protestors associated with the L’eau Est La Vie Camp have been in the news for their extreme tactics to block construction of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline. Some have even resorted to - [League of Conservation Voters Spending Reaches Record Levels In 2018](https://www.powerthefuture.com/league-of-conservation-voters-spending-reaches-record-levels-in-2018/) - A new story from Roll Call reports the campaign arm of the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is spending more than $80 million this election cycle to push their extremist agenda. From Roll Call: "The PAC will spend $17.5 million in House races before Election Day. In the final weeks it has expanded into 14 additional - [Sorry Hick: No Room For You In The Inn Of Eco-Extremists](https://www.powerthefuture.com/sorry-hick-no-room-for-you-in-the-inn-of-eco-extremists/) - This morning in New Hampshire, outgoing Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper let the cat out of the bag when he told a Granite State voter that he was running for president. He quickly tried to walk it back, but the entire telling exchange was captured by WMUR’s Adam Sexton. Hickenlooper faces a barrage of political obstacles - [Environmentalists Gone Awry: Activists Want Iconic Fenway Citgo Sign Removed](https://www.powerthefuture.com/environmentalists-gone-awry-activists-want-iconic-fenway-citgo-sign-removed/) - Environmental activists always seem to have a new target for their outrage. But their latest boogeyman could upset a group even more outspoken and committed to their cause than the eco-activists…Boston Red Sox fans. That’s right, the eco-extremists’ latest public enemy number one could instill the wrath of Red Sox Nation. One liberal writer, Miles - [Dems Inevitable 2020 Civil War](https://www.powerthefuture.com/dems-inevitable-2020-civil-war/) - If you want further proof that the radical, environmentalist left has taken over the Democrat party, look no further than Michael Bloomberg’s trip to Iowa yesterday. If you haven’t heard, the former NYC Mayor and now one of the biggest Democrat megadonors is considering a run for President. Just this week he published an op-ed in the Des - [French Protestors Secure Major Victory, Macron Agrees To Suspend Fuel Price Hikes](https://www.powerthefuture.com/french-protestors-secure-major-victory-macron-agrees-to-suspend-fuel-price-hikes/) - Yesterday we told you about rising violence in France over President Emanuel Macron’s environmentalist carbon tax hikes, which are wreaking havoc on families struggling to get by. Over the weekend, mass protests of French citizens sporting yellow vests erupted in Paris over these carbon and gas taxes, turning the city into a “battle zone.” But - [Riots Turn Paris “Into A Battle Zone” As Fury Against France’s Carbon Tax Hikes Grows](https://www.powerthefuture.com/riots-turn-paris-into-a-battle-zone-as-fury-against-frances-carbon-tax-hikes-grows/) - Far-left environmentalists in the United States keep proposing “carbon taxes” as a way to combat global warming, but do they realize the massive costs such policies place on struggling families just trying to get by? With what’s going on in France today, there’s no longer an excuse not to know. If you haven’t heard the - [Energy Dominance and OPEC](https://www.powerthefuture.com/energy-dominance-and-opec/) - Despite its claim that its mission is to "co-ordinate and unify petroleum policies,” the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is little more than a price-fixing body that enriches its own respective country by limiting output. Most famously in the 1970s, it embargoed countries who supported Israel during the Yom Kippur War in 1973 and who - [West Virginia State Police Remove Pipeline Protestor Sporting Massive “Antipatriarchy” Sign](https://www.powerthefuture.com/west-virginia-state-police-remove-pipeline-protestor-sporting-massive-antipatriarchy-sign/) - What does an energy pipeline have to do with the patriarchy? Your guess is as good as ours, but for one West Virginia eco-extremist protestor, the two go hand-in-hand. West Virginia State Police were forced to remove yet another environmental activist protestor from the work site of the Mountain Valley Pipeline after the protestor reportedly “climbed and - [Thank You, President Trump, For Low Gas Prices](https://www.powerthefuture.com/thank-you-president-trump-for-low-gas-prices/) - America is ringing in the New Year with a big win for our wallets – low gas prices. In nine states, the average price for a gallon of gasoline recently fell below $2. It’s the lowest level in two years. President Trump lauded the news earlier this week, tweeting that, “Gas prices are low and expected to - [Elizabeth Warren Backs “Green New Deal” As She Announces Run For President](https://www.powerthefuture.com/elizabeth-warren-backs-green-new-deal-as-she-announces-run-for-president/) - Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren became the first Democrat to announce a 2020 presidential bid on New Year's Eve. Warren then wasted no time pivoting to the far-left, quickly championing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s radical “Green New Deal,” a socialist pipe dream that is quickly becoming a litmus test for 2020 Dems. The “Green New Deal” is high - [On The Twelfth Day Of Christmas My Country Gave To Me: Twelve Wells A-Pumping](https://www.powerthefuture.com/on-the-twelfth-day-of-christmas-my-country-gave-to-me-twelve-wells-a-pumping/) - Let’s talk about crude oil: it’s thick, sticky and a few miles below the earth. With some very precise drilling, it is brought to the surface, where it is transported to a refinery. There it is boiled and brewed like gin, producing multiple by-products including household goods and plastics. But the vast majority of that - [On The Eleventh Day Of Christmas My Country Gave To Me: Eleven Pipelines Piping](https://www.powerthefuture.com/on-the-eleventh-day-of-christmas-my-country-gave-to-me-eleven-pipelines-piping/) - Pipelines are green, despite what the environmental activists may claim. In 2013 pipelines transported more than 2.3 billion barrels of oil. That’s oil that was not transported via truck or train, didn’t have to go through a port or get loaded onto a tanker. Despite the protesters in Florida lead by failed gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, - [On The Tenth Day Of Christmas My Country Gave To Me: Ten Plants A-Juicing](https://www.powerthefuture.com/on-the-tenth-day-of-christmas-my-country-gave-to-me-ten-plants-a-juicing/) - After a whirlwind Black Friday where Americans took advantage of Christmas bargains, what were the biggest sellers at the nation’s biggest retailer? According to Amazon, three of the top five most purchased items require electricity. On Black Friday 2016, Target claimed they sold 3,200 TVs per minute. America loves lights and lighting options. We love TVs - [On The Ninth Day Of Christmas My Country Gave To Me: Nine Homes-A-Lighting](https://www.powerthefuture.com/on-the-ninth-day-of-christmas-my-country-gave-to-me-nine-homes-a-lighting/) - Utility bills are a large monthly expense for most adults. Heating, air conditioning, electricity… not to mention filling up the car with gas. Any effort to lower these costs is a good thing for consumers, and the easiest way to lower cost is to increase the supply. Fortunately, America has a tremendous supply. Pennsylvania pays 40% - [Establishment Leaders Block Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal” Committee In “Stunning Upset”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/establishment-leaders-block-alexandria-ocasio-cortezs-green-new-deal-committee-in-stunning-upset/) - The brewing Civil War on the left over environmental issues took a divisive turn this week, with House Democrat leadership dealing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a major blow by denying her request for a “Green New Deal” committee. Ocasio-Cortez had gone into a full-court press to push Nancy Pelosi and the establishment leadership to give her control - [Retiring Bad Ideas](https://www.powerthefuture.com/retiring-bad-ideas/) - In the final hours of his term, Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona introduced carbon tax legislation because “Republicans need to get serious about climate change”. The inspiration for this deathbed wish is none other than the climate change report funded by Tom Steyer, George Soros and other radical green groups. He’s a veritable Thomas Moore of the Senate. Flake - [New Study: Green Protestors Cost 730,000 Jobs And $91.9 Billion In Lost Economic Activity](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-study-green-protestors-cost-730000-jobs-and-91-9-billion-in-lost-economic-activity/) - New research shows the mob of green protesters known for destroying property actually have an even darker side. All of those green protests that shut down infrastructure and delay critical projects aren't just nuisances, they are costing an incredible number of jobs and hurting our economy. That’s according to a new study out this week from the - [U.S. Shale Production Has Become A “Juggernaut”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/u-s-shale-production-has-become-a-juggernaut/) - With some good-old American ingenuity and a pro-energy President, the United States is making history and assuming worldwide energy dominance in shale production. While many have said the era of oil and gas is over, the economic data says just the opposite. The U.S. is growing its oil and gas production in large strides, and - [New Jersey Reimplements Cap-And-Trade Thanks To Governor Phil Murphy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-jersey-reimplements-cap-and-trade-thanks-to-governor-phil-murphy/) - New Jersey residents are seeing firsthand what happens when a state's pro-energy policies are pulled out from under them. And it's not cheap. In 2012, Republican Governor Chris Christie stood up for New Jersey taxpayers and businesses when he pulled the Garden State out of a regional cap-and-trade agreement that threatened to raise energy prices. - [Sen. Cory Booker Supports “Green New Deal” Even Though New Study Says It’s Impossible](https://www.powerthefuture.com/sen-cory-booker-supports-green-new-deal-even-though-new-study-says-its-impossible/) - Sen. Cory Booker is the latest liberal politician to sign his name to the Green New Deal, even though the facts show it is nothing more than a liberal pipe dream. On Friday, Booker reportedly became the second presumed Democratic presidential contender, along with Bernie Sanders, to support Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “green new deal.” This “green new deal” - [On The Second Day Of Christmas My Country Gave To Me: Two Years Of Trump](https://www.powerthefuture.com/on-the-second-day-of-christmas-my-country-gave-to-me-two-years-of-trump/) - Energy Dominance is a theme Donald Trump employed during his campaign. Though other presidents and candidates from both sides of the aisle have talked frequently about “Energy Independence,” Mr. Trump took it one step further. Why be just independent when you can be dominant? It’s good to be free from energy-related international quagmires, but we - [Bloomberg-Backed Public Artists Transfer Ice From Greenland To London So It Can Melt](https://www.powerthefuture.com/michael-bloombergs-ice/) - Public artists tend to do eccentric things. But when you combine public artists with environmental activists, you get…ridiculousness. Take “Ice Watch,” public artwork currently on display in London. These public artists transported over ONE HUNDRED tons of ice from Greenland and placed them in the middle of London, so that people could watch the ice melt (and - [On the First Day of Christmas, My Country Gave to Me: The World Leader In Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/on-the-first-day-of-christmas-my-county-gave-to-me-the-world-leader-in-energy/) - This Christmas, America can celebrate a unique ranking: first in world energy production. This is a title America hasn’t held in a long time, and it’s good to be back on top. Good, because it frees us from the uncertainty of leading energy producing nations where civil unrest (Venezuela), continued warfare (Iraq), political volatility (Saudi - [Al Gore Endorses “Green New Deal” Even Though He Has No Idea What’s In It](https://www.powerthefuture.com/al-gore-endorses-green-new-deal-even-though-he-has-no-idea-whats-in-it/) - The media in Washington D.C. won't stop talking about the “green new deal” – an environmentalist and socialist manifesto from far-left incoming Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Last month we told you how her “green new deal” is largely a laundry list of radical, socialist policies. Ocasio-Cortez proposes vague ideas like “decarbonizing” the manufacturing and agricultural industries. Under the - [Hypocrisy Alert: “Biggest Boosters” Of The Paris Accord Are Totally Failing To Cut Emissions](https://www.powerthefuture.com/hypocrisy-alert-biggest-boosters-of-the-paris-accord-are-totally-failing-to-cut-emissions/) - If you’re the “biggest booster” of an international agreement to lower carbon emissions, one would expect you to actually lower emissions, right? Well, for the “biggest boosters” of the 2015 Paris accords, it isn’t working out that way. As the Wall Street Journal reports, the largest backers of the Paris accords – China, Canada, and the - [Tone-Deaf Gov Jay Inslee Insults Washington Voters Who Rejected Green Agenda](https://www.powerthefuture.com/tone-deaf-gov-jay-inslee-insults-washington-voters-who-rejected-green-agenda/) - Last month, voters in Washington state overwhelmingly rejected a radical green agenda at the ballot box, opposing a plan to implement a carbon tax by a double-digit margin. The tax previously failed to pass the state’s Democratic legislature, and it was the second time such a proposal failed at the ballot box. But now that - [MILESTONE: US Becomes Net Exporter of Oil For The First Time In Decades](https://www.powerthefuture.com/milestone-us-becomes-net-exporter-of-oil-for-the-first-time-in-decades/) - The American energy boom, aided by the pro-energy policies of the Trump Administration, is making history. The Wall Street Journal reports that for the first time in decades, the United State has become a net exporter of oil and refined fuels, a milestone “that would have seemed unthinkable just 10 years ago.” This milestone also “demonstrates that - [California’s New Solar Panel Mandate Is Historically Bad Policy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/californias-new-solar-panel-mandate-is-historically-bad-policy/) - Environmental activists are lauding the news that California is now mandating all new single-family homes be outfitted with expensive solar panels. They're calling the policy “historic” and “a beacon of light.” Yes, this new law is historic…historically terrible economic policy. Here’s the real story: under this new rule, Californians eager to build a home for their family - [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Fear Mongering Panned By Climate Scientists](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-fear-mongering-panned-by-climate-scientists/) - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the brainchild behind the extreme “Green New Deal,” is now resorting to scare tactics to sell her socialist-inspired agenda. Earlier this week, Ocasio-Cortez said that “the world is going to end in 12 years” unless we address global warming and pass her agenda. She said that fighting global warming needs to be treated like - [Alaska’s Prospective O&G Development Projects Boast Impressive Potential](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alaskas-prospective-og-development-projects-boast-impressive-potential/) - In a recent speech to the Alaska Support Industry Alliance, State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Corri Feige was a voice of optimism. Feige, whose appointment is still pending Alaska Legislative approval, is a geophysicist and engineer by training and has previously worked for smaller independent oil and mining companies in Alaska. She - [Kirsten Gillibrand Backs The “Green New Deal” – Will Kamala Harris Be Next?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/kirsten-gillibrand-backs-the-green-new-deal-will-kamala-harris-be-next/) - What do Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren, Julian Castro and Kirsten Gillibrand have in common? They’re all declared or likely 2020 presidential candidates, and they’ve all signaled their support for the “Green New Deal.” In just months, freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has shifted the left to the extreme on issues of energy and the - [Michael Bloomberg Plans To Make Global Warming the Linchpin of His Campaign](https://www.powerthefuture.com/michael-bloomberg-plans-to-make-global-warming-the-linchpin-of-his-campaign/) - New York Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is openly considering running for President, and he’s leaked his potential campaign strategy to Politico. Unsurprisingly, Bloomberg would make extreme environmentalism the linchpin of his bid. Politico explains that as a "White. Old. Male." and a “Wall Street billionaire,” Bloomberg has “zero appeal in a Democratic primary where progressive populism is on - [Jay Inslee Thinks A Carbon Tax Is His Ticket To The Presidency](https://www.powerthefuture.com/jay-inslee-thinks-a-carbon-tax-is-his-ticket-to-the-presidency/) - Washington Governor Jay Inslee is openly considering launching a 2020 presidential bid, and he thinks campaigning on a carbon tax is his ticket to success. Yesterday, Inslee published an op-ed in the Washington Post, saying that he wants to lead “a full-scale mobilization” and a “national mission” on global warming. He drops standard left-wing talking points like - [DIVIDED: Major Green Groups Not Endorsing Green New Deal Because It Goes Too Far](https://www.powerthefuture.com/divided-major-green-groups-not-endorsing-green-new-deal-because-it-goes-to-far/) - The left is growing increasingly divided over whether to support Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s socialist-inspired “Green New Deal.” While Ocasio-Cortez pushes a reluctant Nancy Pelosi to embrace her far-left agenda, organizations on the left, including major environmentalist groups, aren’t so sure they like Ocasio-Cortez’s plan. The New Republic reports that while 626 environmental groups have backed the “Green New - [U.S. To Be Energy Independent By 2020](https://www.powerthefuture.com/u-s-to-be-energy-independent-by-2020/) - The United States’ energy industry continues to grow, and now we are on the verge of a major milestone – finally becoming energy independent. According to a new report produced by the Department of Energy, the U.S. is on track to become energy independent by 2020 and exporting more crude oil and fuel than it imports. CNBC - [New Yorkers Watch Out: Andrew Cuomo Is Coming For Your Bags](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-yorkers-watch-out-andrew-cuomo-is-coming-for-your-bags/) - Do you like having the option of getting plastic bags at your grocery store or pharmacy? Perhaps you use them to carry goods home or wrap raw meat so it doesn’t spill. They can even be a wonder for taking care of your dog’s business – you know what we mean. Well, if you live - [Julian Castro Is Running To The Left Of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez but There’s a Catch](https://www.powerthefuture.com/julian-castro-is-running-to-the-left-of-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-but-theres-a-catch/) - Over the weekend, former San Antonio Mayor and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro announced that he is running for president, and he made clear from the very start that his campaign would be defined by environmental extremism. In his speech announcing his candidacy, Castro called climate change the “biggest threat to our prosperity” and - [Power The Future Presents: Top 10 Reasons Why Tom Steyer Is Afraid To Run For President](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-presents-top-10-reasons-why-tom-steyer-is-afraid-to-run-for-president/) - He saw the polling on impeachment. He knows he can’t run on his losing record in 2018 ballot initiatives. He saw how much money he spent just to get 5 million signatures. He knows that he’s not very popular with the young folks. He hates that AOC is stealing his crappy ideas. He realized that if he couldn’t elect Gillum, he couldn’t get himself elected. Like Hillary, he doesn’t - [SHOTS FIRED: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Loses Early Skirmish In Left's Civil War](https://www.powerthefuture.com/shots-fired-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-loses-early-skirmish-in-lefts-civil-war/) - The left's civil war over Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s extreme environmental agenda is heating up, and yesterday, Ocasio-Cortez was dealt a stunning setback. In order to assuage the environmentalist movement, liberal leaders created a “Select Committee on the Climate Crisis” to ostensibly discuss environmental policy. The far left had assumed that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal” would - [Here Come The Protesters](https://www.powerthefuture.com/here-come-the-protesters/) - A recent AP story says that Butte, South Dakota is preparing for some upcoming protests around the construction of the Keystone Pipeline by securing jail cells. If we dive into this seemingly innocuous and sober story, we can see a few details which pretty much sum up green protesters: 1- Green protesters are phony. They are organized, - [Department of Interior’s Job: Trash Collection and Toilet Cleaning, or Lands Oversight and Energy Dominance?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/department-of-interiors-job-trash-collection-and-toilet-cleaning-or-lands-oversight-and-energy-dominance/) - As the stalemate over federal government funding and how to keep Americans safe from illegal immigration enters its third week, environmental extremists are erupting over the Department of Interior doing one of the essential items it is tasked with implementing. Environmental zealots are outraged that the Bureau of Land Management is moving ahead with public - [Colorado’s Economy Is At Risk If Jared Polis Caves To The Environmentalists](https://www.powerthefuture.com/colorados-economy-is-at-risk-if-jared-polis-caves-to-the-environmentalists/) - Today, Jared Polis is being sworn in as the next Governor of Colorado, and he immediately faces a test that could define his governorship. Earlier this week, we told you how environmental groups are waging a lobbying campaign to pressure Governor Polis to cut off permits for the fracking industry, even going so far as to hire - [PTF Responds To Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Embarrassing Herself On National Television](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-responds-to-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-embarrassing-herself-on-national-television/) - Over the weekend, freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was asked about how she’d pay for her “Green New Deal,” a series of extreme policy proposals she claims is necessary to combat climate change. Anderson Cooper questioned how she’d pay for her plan, which includes massive new spending initiatives like a Bernie Sanders style-universal healthcare system and a basic - [Outgoing California Gov Jerry Brown Lauds Environmentalism Even As His People Suffer](https://www.powerthefuture.com/outgoing-california-gov-jerry-brown-lauds-environmentalism-even-as-his-people-suffer/) - Two-term California Governor Jerry Brown is leaving office today, but as Politico notes, Brown seems more concerned with brandishing his environmentalist credentials than saying kind things about his own people. In his parting interview with Politico, Brown was reportedly “not full of warm words about the native wisdom of the people: They strike him as scared, easily prone - [Power The Future Announces Alaska Expansion And State Director Hire](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-announces-alaska-expansion-and-state-director-hire/) - Power The Future launched in February 2018 with an ambitious mission: protect energy workers from extreme environmental groups that threaten their jobs, their communities and their way of life. With funding from billionaires like Tom Steyer, Mike Bloomberg and others, these groups push a dangerous agenda under the guise of caring for the environment. Power - [Colorado Should Listen To The Will Of Voters On Fracking](https://www.powerthefuture.com/colorado-should-listen-to-the-will-of-voters-on-fracking/) - Colorado has been an economic miracle during the past decade, and it’s due in large part to the energy industry. In 2010, Colorado was ranked 40th in job creation. Today it has the number one economy in the nation. This kind of economic turnaround doesn't happen by accident. Colorado’s economic boom has been fueled in large part by - [Eco Groups Again Monopolize ANWR Meeting](https://www.powerthefuture.com/eco-groups-again-monopolize-anwr-meeting/) - After activists hijacked the last Department of Interior (DOI) ANWR public comment meeting in Fairbanks last week, DOI altered the meeting structure, giving people the opportunity to give testimony to everyone at once. Unsurprisingly, eco-groups took advantage of this change to grandstand at length in front of DOI and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) leadership - [President Trump: Green New Deal Sounds “Like A High School Term Paper”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-green-new-deal-sounds-like-a-high-school-term-paper/) - During a raucous rally last night in Texas, President Trump weighed in on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s ridiculous “Green New Deal” – and he did not mince words. The President called the extreme proposal to move our economy away from capitalism toward socialism under the guise of environmentalism a “massive government takeover that would destroy our incredible - [8 Insane Parts Of “The Green New Deal” That Have Nothing To Do With The Environment](https://www.powerthefuture.com/8-insane-parts-of-the-green-new-deal-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-the-environment/) - We’ve been told that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal” is an environmental policy designed to end global warming. But yesterday, we got confirmation that it’s much more extreme than that. Ocasio-Cortez released a resolution providing more details behind the plan, and her office issued a series of talking points outlining her goals. These documents make clear the - [The Day The “Green New Deal” Officially Went Off The Rails](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-day-the-green-new-deal-officially-went-off-the-rails/) - We’ve known for a while that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal” was a pipe dream and socialist fantasy. But today, the environmentalist left truly went off the rails. This morning, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rolled out a resolution backed by much of the left’s leadership outlining her goals for a “Green New Deal.” Her official office also - [Power The Future Statement On Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez "Green New Deal" Resolution](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-statement-on-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-green-new-deal-resolution/) - In response to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's "Green New Deal" resolution and press conference, Power The Future released the following statement: "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez believes the world is ending in 12 years, and her only solution is a 14-page document without any specifics or numbers. I don’t agree with Michael Bloomberg often, but he is dead-on when he - [Environmentalists Hijack Fairbanks Hearing – Help Needed](https://www.powerthefuture.com/environmentalists-hijack-fairbanks-hearing-help-needed/) - As we noted last week, the Department of the Interior is holding a series of Environmental Impact meetings to discuss needed energy projects in Alaska. We told you that extreme environmental groups were marshaling their supporters to disrupt and to try to overturn President Trump’s decision to open a small section of ANWR to oil - [President Trump Touts American Energy “Revolution” In State Of The Union Speech](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-touts-american-energy-revolution-in-state-of-the-union-speech/) - America’s energy industry is roaring, and the President is taking note. During his State of the Union speech last night, President Trump touted America’s newfound energy dominance, highlighting how we are now the top producer of oil and natural gas. “We have unleashed a revolution in American energy,” said President Trump. “The United States is now the - [PTF’s Daniel Turner Talks Green New Deal On Tucker Carlson](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptfs-daniel-turner-talks-green-new-deal-on-tucker-carlson/) - Power The Future Executive Director Daniel Turner appeared on Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight to discuss the impracticality of the “Green New Deal,” a supposed environmental agenda that’s taking the left by storm and dominating the 2020 presidential primary. Turner also discussed the state of the energy industry in America, and how the sector is booming thanks - [New Mexico Politician Proposes Dangerous Moratorium On Fracking](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-mexico-politician-proposes-dangerous-moratorium-on-fracking/) - As we pointed out last week, New Mexico’s economy is roaring, thanks to the booming energy industry. The Albuquerque Journal notes that “due primarily to a steady increase in oil production levels, New Mexico is on track to end the current budget year in June with a more than $1.2 billion budget surplus.” That’s a massive amount - [Inside The “Powerhouse” Field Powering America’s Oil Boom](https://www.powerthefuture.com/inside-the-powerhouse-field-powering-americas-oil-boom/) - Some call it a “monster” oil field. Others, a “powerhouse.” Regardless of the term, the message is clear – the Permian Basin, spanning parts of Texas and New Mexico, has become an economic miracle, with production quadrupling over the past eight years. The region now produces more oil than any of the 14 members of - [Make Your Voice Heard: Input Wanted On ANWR Energy Job Development](https://www.powerthefuture.com/make-your-voice-heard-input-wanted-on-anwr-energy-job-development/) - The Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management is requesting the public’s input on energy development in ANWR that will help further improve Alaska’s booming energy economy. Now that the shutdown is over, environmental groups who want to stop development in ANWR will likely use this as another opportunity to disrupt. ANWR development is crucial - [Washington Governor Jay Inslee Open To Using “Emergency Powers” On Global Warming](https://www.powerthefuture.com/washington-governor-jay-inslee-open-to-using-emergency-powers-on-global-warming/) - With President Donald Trump considering declaring a national emergency on the border, some on the left are plotting their own emergency declarations. Yesterday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee, a potential 2020 presidential candidate who wants to be the “Climate Hawk-in-Chief,” began laying the groundwork for the left to use emergency powers to dictate energy and environmental policy. Inslee - [Does Elon Musk Recognize His Climate Hypocrisy?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/does-elon-musk-recognize-his-climate-hypocrisy/) - Elon Musk is having a rough week, with Tesla profits falling short of projects, it’s CFO retiring and Wall Street analysts casting doubt on the company. It’s no surprise, then, that the media missed a major gaffe from the company’s eccentric billionaire CEO Elon Musk. Musk supposedly believes humanity is on the brink of disaster - [Boston Environmentalists Push Ridiculous $5 Per Trip Driving Tax](https://www.powerthefuture.com/boston-environmentalists-push-ridiculous-5-per-trip-driving-tax/) - Drive to the mall? That’ll be $5! How about visiting your doctor? Another $5. How about $5 just for the privilege of driving to work? This is the future extreme environmentalists in Boston want, and they’re closer than you'd expect to making that nightmare a reality. The Boston Herald reported that the “Carbon Green Boston Working Group” - [Kamala Harris Endorses The “Green New Deal”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/kamala-harris-endorses-the-green-new-deal/) - Last week we told you about how every single major declared liberal 2020 presidential candidate had endorsed Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s extreme “Green New Deal,” except for California Senator Kamala Harris. The Sunrise Movement, the green group Ocasio-Cortez has been plotting with to create the “Green New Deal,” even called out Kamala on Twitter, demanding that she support the - [Alaska’s Prospective Mining Deposits Yield Increased Jobs, Revenue and Optimism](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alaskas-prospective-mining-deposits-yield-increased-jobs-revenue-and-optimism/) - As mentioned last week in a piece on Alaska’s oil and gas outlook, State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources Commissioner-Designee Corri Feige was upbeat and enthusiastic about Alaska’s resource development future. In a recent speech to the Alaska Support Industry Alliance, the Commissioner provided a near-real-time look at how Alaska’s mining industry was producing - [New Mexico Oil Boom Creates $1.2 Billion Surplus And Major Money For Infrastructure](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-mexico-oil-boom-creates-1-2-billion-surplus-and-major-money-for-infrastructure/) - The energy industry in New Mexico is booming, and it’s causing lawmakers to wrestle with the best kind of problem a state could have – what to do with a budget surplus. The Albuquerque Journal reports that “due primarily to a steady increase in oil production levels, New Mexico is on track to end the current budget - [Kirsten Gillibrand Pushes Climate Change While Overlooking Her Own Private Jet Travel](https://www.powerthefuture.com/kirsten-gillibrand-pushes-climate-change-while-overlooking-her-own-private-jet-travel/) - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has gotten panned by all sides for her lurch to the left in recent days. Yesterday, Gillibrand sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works laying out how she would implement a “Green New Deal.” “We need a #GreenNewDeal, and we need it now,” tweeted Gillibrand. Power - [The Left Can Learn A Lot From John Hickenlooper](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-left-can-learn-a-lot-from-john-hickenlooper/) - Former two-term Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper announced today that he is joining the 2020 presidential race and will seek the Democratic Party’s nomination. Unlike pretty much every left-wing candidate that has announced so far, Governor Hickenlooper has made reasonable, pro-energy policy a hallmark of his tenure. It begs the question – can a politician who - [Jay Inslee Makes Eco-Extremism His Presidential Campaign Platform](https://www.powerthefuture.com/jay-inslee-makes-eco-extremism-his-presidential-campaign-platform/) - This morning, Washington Governor Jay Inslee made it official – he’s running for president, and he believes an eco-extremist platform is his ticket to victory. Inslee’s presidential launch video is exclusively about global warming, and Axios explains that his policies will be “climate-focused.” Already, Inslee’s policy proposals sound just like the “Green New Deal,” with “100% clean - [More Gas Utilities Stop New Service In Parts Of The Northeast](https://www.powerthefuture.com/more-gas-utilities-stop-new-service-in-parts-of-the-northeast/) - Earlier this month, we told you how extreme environmentalist policies in New York State have begun causing natural gas shortages, with Con Edison declaring that new customers in Westchester County will not be allowed natural gas connections. The cause is simple - eco-extremists have successfully fought to stop natural gas pipelines. There is not enough gas for - [The Green New Deal’s Effects on Alaska – Part 1 – Clean Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-green-new-deals-effects-on-alaska-part-1-clean-energy/) - Much has been made of The Green New Deal (GND), House Resolution 109 introduced by first-term Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and veteran Senator Ed Markey (D-MA). Hundreds of essays have been written, thousands of letters to the editor have been penned, almost every TV and online pundit has chimed in with comments for and against the - [Senator Dan Sullivan Understands Alaska’s Need to “Protect What We’ve Earned”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/senator-dan-sullivan-understands-alaskas-need-to-protect-what-weve-earned/) - Alaska’s junior US Senator, Dan Sullivan, addressed a joint session of the Alaska State Legislature on February 21st. Much like Senator Lisa Murkowski two days earlier, Sullivan spoke about Alaska’s resiliency. He noted the way Alaska is recovering from an economic recession, with technology and innovation helping replenish lost jobs throughout the State. He spoke about - [Another Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Solution To Climate Change – No More Kids?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/another-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-solution-to-climate-change-no-more-kids/) - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal” includes ridiculous proposals like banning airplanes, eliminating cows, decommissioning all of the country’s nuclear power plants, paying people “unwilling” to work and instituting a government takeover of healthcare. With such ludicrous policies, you may have thought to yourself, “Surely this is as extreme as one can get.” Actually, it seems - [Murkowski Talks Energy & Renewables in Alaska’s Legislative Joint Session Address](https://www.powerthefuture.com/murkowski-talks-energy-renewables-in-alaskas-legislative-joint-session-address/) - Alaska’s senior US Senator, Lisa Murkowski, addressed a joint session of Alaska’s Legislature on February 19th. Murkowski, who has served in the Senate since 2002, started with a walk down memory lane, reminding the Legislature that during her time in the Alaska State House (1999-2002), she faced some of the same challenges the Legislature faces today. - [Dianne Feinstein Tells The Truth To Kids](https://www.powerthefuture.com/dianne-feinstein-tells-the-truth-to-kids/) - Normally, California Senator Dianne Feinstein is not an example of a politician who favors reasonable energy policies. But strange things happen when the left-wing base embraces a plan as ludicrous as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal. In this case, it’s making Dianne Feinstein seem…like a moderate. Over the weekend, the extreme student activist group, the - [New Mexico Oil Boom Pumping Millions Into Schools](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-mexico-oil-boom-pumping-millions-into-schools/) - New Mexico continues to reap rewards from its oil boom in the Permian Basin, which covers parts of New Mexico and Texas and has become the beating heart of New Mexico's economic growth. Last month, we told you how New Mexico is raking in a massive $1.2 billion budget surplus thanks to increased oil production, and that - [Happy First Birthday, PTF!](https://www.powerthefuture.com/happy-first-birthday-ptf/) - Power The Future launched publicly on February 20, 2018, with a clear vision: stand up for energy workers, especially in rural America, by calling out the radical green groups and their pernicious agenda. A group to do the things and say the things that others can’t. A group to expose facts and tell ugly truths. - [Gas Shortages Plague New York And Extreme Environmental Policies Are To Blame](https://www.powerthefuture.com/gas-shortages-plague-new-york-and-extreme-environmental-policies-are-to-blame/) - Thanks to American ingenuity and the determination of energy workers, Texas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and other states are producing massive amounts of natural gas. The United States is now a net exporter of natural gas, and our production is only expected to grow. Why then, with so much production, are the people of New York struggling to - [Extreme "Sunrise Movement" Makes AOC Seem (Almost) Reasonable](https://www.powerthefuture.com/extreme-sunrise-movement-makes-aoc-seem-almost-reasonable/) - When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rolled out her ridiculous “Green New Deal,” many thought she was the brainchild behind the plan to fundamentally reorient our country away from capitalism and towards socialism. And while Ocasio-Cortez has been integral to promoting this dangerous brand of environmental-socialism, there’s a potentially more sinister group working behind the scenes – the - [Texas Gains Over 26,000 Energy Jobs As It “Shatters” Oil Production Records](https://www.powerthefuture.com/texas-gains-over-26000-energy-jobs-as-it-shatters-oil-production-records/) - The Texas economy is booming, thanks in large part to the oil and gas industry. A new report out this week from the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association finds that Texas has “shattered” the previous oil output record, producing a whopping 1.54 billion barrels in 2018 – a 22% increase. This is the greatest output - [Liz Cheney Dismantles The “Green New Deal” In Just Five Minutes](https://www.powerthefuture.com/liz-cheney-dismantles-the-green-new-deal-in-just-five-minutes/) - As the Congresswoman from Wyoming, the largest coal-producing state in the country, Rep. Liz Cheney knows how important the energy industry is, providing reliable power and good-paying jobs to families across this country. Rep. Cheney displayed her intimate knowledge of America’s energy landscape during a natural resources subcommittee hearing yesterday, noting that coal is necessary - [“Green New Deal" Under Fire From Left, Right & Center](https://www.powerthefuture.com/green-new-deal-under-fire-from-left-right-center/) - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal” continued to come under fire yesterday from all sides of the political spectrum, providing further evidence that her extreme plan is going nowhere fast. First, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that he would call the left’s bluff and bring the “Green New Deal” up for a vote in the Senate. “I've - [“Antifa-style” Eco Extremist Issues “Terroristic Threat” Against PTF Alaska Director ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/antifa-style-eco-extremist-issues-terroristic-threat-against-ptf-alaska-director/) - Power The Future Alaska State Director Rick Whitbeck was defending responsible energy development in ANWR during a public meeting in Anchorage last night when “Antifa-style” eco-extremists verbally assaulted and issued a “terroristic threat” against him. Whitbeck, representing Power The Future, was given the opportunity to read a brief statement during the Department of Interior public - [Will The Eco Left Squeeze Moderate Energy Voices Out Of Contention?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/will-the-eco-left-squeeze-moderate-energy-voices-out-of-contention/) - Former Colorado Governor and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate John Hickenlooper signifies what may be a dying breed on the left – a moderate on energy and environmental issues. And it’s raising a fundamental question; will the eco left squeeze moderate voices like him out of contention? In an exposé out this morning on Hickenlooper's pro-fracking background, Mother - [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez And Seth Meyers Talk Green New Deal And It's As Bad As You Expect](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-and-seth-meyers-talk-green-new-deal-and-its-as-bad-as-you-expect/) - If you listened to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Late Night with Seth Meyers last night, you’d think the late night host was on Ocasio-Cortez's payroll. Meyers called her socialist "Green New Deal" a “really exciting” plan and refused to challenge Ocasio-Cortez on any of the facts, no matter how blatantly false. For instance, Meyers briefly asked Ocasio-Cortez about the allegation - [Obama Judge Unilaterally Halts Oil And Gas Drilling In Wyoming](https://www.powerthefuture.com/obama-judge-unilaterally-halts-oil-and-gas-drilling-in-wyoming/) - The energy industry is a vital component of Wyoming’s economy, and environmental activists are cheering now that a federal judge has gone so far as to ban oil and gas drilling in parts of the state. Citing climate change, U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras, an Obama-appointed judge, “temporarily blocked oil and gas drilling on thousands of acres - [Beto Once Wanted Cuts To “Extravagant Government” – Now He Wants The Green New Deal](https://www.powerthefuture.com/beto-once-wanted-cuts-to-extravagant-government-now-he-wants-the-green-new-deal/) - Is there any policy proposal more “extravagant” than Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal? Under the guise of environmentalism, the plan promises free money for those unwilling to work, free healthcare, a guaranteed job, new or retrofitted homes for all, a shiny new high-speed rail system, and a litany of wasteful spending. It’s estimated that this - [Power The Future Executive Director Talks Environmentalist Hypocrisy On Tucker Carlson Tonight](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-executive-director-talks-environmentalist-hypocrisy-on-tucker-carlson-tonight/) - Are the leaders of the environmentalist left engaging in blatant hypocrisy? Is the world really going to end in 12 years, as some candidates like Beto O’Rourke allege scientists are saying? Why is the left now using environmentalism to promote unrelated policy goals like healthcare? Power The Future Executive Director Daniel Turner appeared last night - [Colorado Environmentalists Are Plotting To Undermine The State’s Economic Miracle](https://www.powerthefuture.com/colorado-environmentalists-are-plotting-to-undermine-the-states-economic-miracle/) - Colorado over the past decade has been an economic miracle. The state is swelling with new residents, attracted to the sunny weather and plentiful job opportunities. Much of this growth was due to an expanding energy industry that created high paying jobs. Under former Governor John Hickenlooper, Colorado became the 5th largest producer of natural gas, - [Mitch McConnell Says Green New Deal Senate Vote Is Imminent](https://www.powerthefuture.com/mitch-mcconnell-says-green-new-deal-senate-vote-is-imminent/) - Senator Mitch McConnell is doing what Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her far-left allies have failed to do so far – actually bring the “Green New Deal” up for a vote. The Hill reports that McConnell is teeing up the “Green New Deal” to be voted on in the Senate later this month. But the left was not thrilled about - [Will AOC Agree To Talk Green New Deal With Secretary Rick Perry?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/will-aoc-agree-to-talk-green-new-deal-with-secretary-rick-perry/) - We may be on the verge of a historic environmental debate, if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accepts the challenge. Yesterday, CNBC reported that Secretary of Energy Rick Perry would “absolutely” have a conversation with Ocasio-Cortez about the Green New Deal. But will Ocasio-Cortez join the debate? It remains to be seen, but the answer says a lot about the - [New Mexico Rides “Monster Wave Of Oil Production”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-mexico-rides-monster-wave-of-oil-production/) - Last month, we told you how New Mexico is raking in a massive $1.2 billion budget surplus thanks to the state’s energy industry. That cash infusion is going towards priorities like infrastructure and education, helping more New Mexico residents fulfill the American dream. Now, a new report from the state’s Oil Conservation Division finds that - [The Green New Deal's Effects On Alaska – Part 3 – Construction](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-green-new-deals-effects-on-alaska-part-3-construction/) - Much has been made of The Green New Deal (GND), House Resolution 109 introduced by first-term Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and veteran Senator Ed Markey (D-MA). Hundreds of essays have been written, thousands of letters to the editor have been penned, almost every TV and online pundit has chimed in with comments for and against the ideas - [Power The Future Statement On AFL-CIO Letter On "Green New Deal"](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-statement-on-afl-cio-letter-on-green-new-deal/) - After the AFL-CIO announced their opposition to the Green New Deal, Power the Future Executive Director Daniel Turner released the following statement: "Even the nation's notoriously liberal labor unions see the obvious problem with the Green New Deal: the plan would absolutely decimate the country's economy and throw countless American workers out of a job - [“Second Wave” Of Shale Revolution Will Continue US Energy Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/second-wave-of-shale-revolution-will-continue-us-energy-dominance/) - The energy industry in the United States is already booming, and now some are predicting that it’s going to get even better. Earlier this year, we told you that thanks to major growth in domestic energy production – largely due to fracking and increased shale production, especially in the Permian regions of Texas and New Mexico – - [More Hypocrisy From Beto O’Rourke On Energy Issues](https://www.powerthefuture.com/more-hypocrisy-from-beto-orourke-on-energy-issues/) - Former Congressman and Texas Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke has quickly become one of the most talked about political failures across the country. While he was unable to dethrone Ted Cruz in the Senate race last year, O’Rourke’s name has been floated as a top tier presidential candidate, and he is considering jumping into the race. - [Children and Climate Change Rhetoric ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/children-and-climate-change-rhetoric/) - Children of the world are uniting under the banner of climate action. On March 15th kids from more than 30 countries, including the USA, will walk out of school demanding action. And who could possibly question the intent of kids skipping school on a Friday? This is serious stuff! And we at Power The Future take them - [Women Power America's Energy Industry](https://www.powerthefuture.com/women-power-americas-energy-industry/) - On this International Women's Day, we want to celebrate the hardworking women that power America's energy industry. Thousands of women work in the energy industry as pipeline operators, engineers, managers, on oil rigs and as coal miners. You name it, women are there, working every day to ensure that our homes are powered and that - [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Votes *Against* Her Green New Deal](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-votes-against-her-green-new-deal/) - Last month, far-left congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rolled out the “Green New Deal,” her extreme plan to bring socialism to America under the guise of environmentalism. This quickly became the Democratic party’s signature policy proposal, with many leading liberals endorsing the bill. Just weeks after being sworn into office, Ocasio-Cortez had convinced her party to adopt - [The Green New Deal’s Effects on Alaska – Part 2 – Transportation](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-green-new-deals-effects-on-alaska-part-2-transportation/) - Much has been made of The Green New Deal (GND), House Resolution 109 introduced by first-term Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and veteran Senator Ed Markey (D-MA). Hundreds of essays have been written, thousands of letters to the editor have been penned, almost every TV and online pundit has chimed in with comments for and against the ideas - [Michael Bloomberg Realizes He’ll Never Be President](https://www.powerthefuture.com/michael-bloomberg-realizes-hell-never-be-president/) - It may have taken him months of speculation, trips to key states like Iowa and Florida, and even rolling out his own Al Gore-style global warming documentary to realize what he should have known all along – the United States will never elect Michael Bloomberg as president. Yesterday, Bloomberg called it quits, joining his fellow - [Minnesota Governor Hatches Plan To Enact Costly Energy Mandates](https://www.powerthefuture.com/minnesota-governor-hatches-plan-to-enact-costly-energy-mandates/) - “Renewable energy mandates” may sound good as a political talking point, but in practice, they mean higher prices for consumers. Yesterday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a proposal that his state mandate a shift to 100 percent clean energy by 2050. This would mean phasing out inexpensive energy sources for more expensive ones by government fiat, and - [Green New Deal Sponsor Says Plan Is “Huge Success” After It Went Down In Stunning Defeat](https://www.powerthefuture.com/green-new-deal-sponsor-says-plan-is-huge-success-after-it-went-down-in-stunning-defeat/) - The Green New Deal went down in a stunning defeat in the Senate last week, with zero senators voting for the bill. 57 voted against, including four left-leaning senators. Amidst this disaster, Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey, the Senate sponsor of the Green New Deal, is celebrating. Speaking to the Boston Globe yesterday, Markey called the Green New - [Eco-Extremists Attack Brewery For Hickenlooper-Themed Beer](https://www.powerthefuture.com/eco-extremists-attack-brewery-for-hickenlooper-themed-beer/) - Colorado is known for its thriving beer culture. That’s why it’s no surprise that one Colorado company celebrated the state’s popular former governor with a beer of his own. The Post Brewing Co, a beer and restaurant chain in Colorado, created the “Hickenlooper American Ale.” For one eco-extremist group, this was a step too far. - [Beto O’Rourke Again Doubles Down On The Green New Deal](https://www.powerthefuture.com/beto-orourke-again-doubles-down-on-the-green-new-deal/) - Just one year ago, Beto O’Rourke was the 2nd largest recipient of Oil & Gas campaign cash in the entire country. As recently as 2012, O’Rourke preached fiscal sanity, saying that the US had an “extravagant government” that required “significant” spending cuts. He said that debt was “out of control.” He wanted to cut spending and balance the budget. No longer. - [Michigan Governor Halts Construction On FREE Needed Pipeline](https://www.powerthefuture.com/michigan-governor-halts-construction-on-free-needed-pipeline/) - When you’re the governor of a state and free, good-paying jobs are on the table, you say yes. That is, unless you’re Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Last week, Governor Whitmer halted construction on a replacement pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac. Her order comes despite the legislature previously authorizing the pipeline. Her action is outrageous for - [An Open Invitation To 2020 Democratic Presidential Campaigns](https://www.powerthefuture.com/an-open-invitation-to-2020-democratic-presidential-campaigns/) - Dear 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates: Alaska is blessed with natural beauty – mountains, rivers, meadows, inlets, plains and forests – unmatched anywhere in the United States. Its 730,000 residents live here, in spite of temperature extremes of over 150 degrees between normal winter lows and summer highs, because of their love of the outdoors and - [What Happens When A Power Plant Shuts Its Doors?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/what-happens-when-a-power-plant-shuts-its-doors/) - For eco-activist groups, shutting down power plants is the ultimate goal. But what happens when they succeed and a plant in a rural town shuts down? Disaster strikes. The Washington Post this week shed light on this tragic situation, profiling what happened during the past year in Adams County, Ohio, which saw two coal plants shut down last May. - [New Hampshire Youth Movement Attacks Gov John Hickenlooper Over “No Fossil Fuel Pledge”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-hampshire-youth-movement-attacks-gov-john-hickenlooper-over-no-fossil-fuel-pledge/) - Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper is a rare breed on the left as someone who has charted a reasonable path on energy and environmental policy. As Governor of Colorado, Hickenlooper supported smart energy policies, helping Colorado become the fifth largest oil and gas producing state in the country. As a former geologist who once drank - [Four Leftist Senators Say NO To The Green New Deal](https://www.powerthefuture.com/four-leftist-senators-say-no-to-the-green-new-deal/) - Yesterday afternoon, we finally got a glimpse of how broad the support for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal” was in the Senate. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called the bill for a vote, and the eco-extremist movement was dealt a substantial blow. The reason? Not a single Senator voted for the Green New Deal. Zero. - [Report: Democrats Plotting To BLOCK Green New Deal Today](https://www.powerthefuture.com/report-democrats-plotting-to-block-green-new-deal-today/) - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal” may be the signature policy proposal of the left right now, but Senate Democrats are planning to kill the plan in its tracks. Today, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is planning to bring the “Green New Deal” up for a vote, and CNN reports that Senate Democrats are expected to block the proposal - [Update On The Pebble Project - 2,900 Jobs At Stake](https://www.powerthefuture.com/update-on-the-pebble-project-2900-jobs-at-stake/) - With one of the largest untapped copper and gold deposits in the world sitting below its surface, Alaska’s Pebble deposit has been studied, sampled and evaluated by scientists, investors, tribal entities and governments at local, state and federal levels since 1988. Almost as quickly as those deposits were discovered, environmental groups started fighting the project, using - [Beto O’Rourke Flip Flops On Offshore Oil Drilling](https://www.powerthefuture.com/beto-orourke-flip-flops-on-offshore-oil-drilling/) - Now that he’s running for president, it seems former Congressman Beto O’Rourke is willing to throw out policies he once advocated for, especially when it comes to energy. In his 2018 Senate run, O’Rourke highlighted Texas’ status as a “proud energy leader” in oil and gas, as well as renewable energy. He argued that "deciding between oil and - [Howard Schultz Takes Another Swipe At The Green New Deal](https://www.powerthefuture.com/howard-schultz-takes-another-swipe-at-the-green-new-deal/) - Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is considering an independent presidential bid, and one way he’s demonstrating his moderate credentials is by opposing the Green New Deal. In February, Schultz slammed the Green New Deal directly, calling the bill “immoral” and “unrealistic.” As someone who built businesses and operated real estate, Schultz knows that the Green New Deal’s - [New Study Confirms That Renewable Energy Mandates Hike Energy Prices](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-study-confirms-that-renewable-energy-mandates-hike-energy-prices/) - Power The Future has warned that renewable energy mandates being pushed by the eco-left have massive negative consequences for regular Americans – notably that they act as a backdoor carbon tax, hiking energy prices on those that can least afford them. Now, a new groundbreaking study from the University of Chicago confirms that this is indeed the case. - [Trump, Iran, and Gas Prices](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-iran-and-gas-prices/) - As the 2020 campaign continues to ramp up, and every left-of-center candidate tries to out-promise their competitors, the voters are offered even more electoral goodies. Just today Elizabeth Warren announced a plan to basically forgive all student debt. The cost of her program is covered by an increase in taxes, but the Massachusetts Senator thinks it’s worth - [FACTS OVER FEELINGS: The Anchorage DEIS Recap for the Pebble Project](https://www.powerthefuture.com/facts-over-feelings-the-anchorage-deis-recap-for-the-pebble-project/) - If you were one of the thousand or so people who showed up to the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage on April 16th, you saw and heard two very distinct groups of people testify during the public hearing on the Pebble Project’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). From one group, you observed testimony, complete with tears - [Power The Future Welcomes New Western States Director Larry Behrens](https://www.powerthefuture.com/power-the-future-welcomes-new-western-states-director-larry-behrens/) - Power The Future is launching its second major expansion at the state level. Larry Behrens, former Communications Director for New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, will serve as Western States Director for Power The Future, focusing on California, Colorado and New Mexico. Make sure to follow his efforts on Twitter at @PTFNewMexio and @PTFColorado. Behrens will - [“Extinction Rebellion” Spreads To America As Environmental Protestors Are Arrested In NYC](https://www.powerthefuture.com/extinction-rebellion-spreads-to-america-as-environmental-protestors-are-arrested-in-nyc/) - On Wednesday, we told you how extreme environmental activists who call themselves the “Extinction Rebellion” were causing mass disruption in London. They shut down bus routes and traffic. They took over bridges and squares, set up roadblocks and even glued themselves to trains. As a result, at least half a million London residents had their commutes ruined, - [Bernie Sanders Proposes Eco Policy Worse Than The Green New Deal](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bernie-sanders-proposes-eco-policy-worse-than-the-green-new-deal/) - By now, you know that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal represents one of the most dangerous policies ever proposed. It would destroy the energy industry, bankrupt our nation, force a government takeover of healthcare, pay people unwilling to work, and require unprecedented government control over our lives. If you thought that was bad, Senator Bernie - [Hundreds Arrested In London As Eco-Protestors Glue Themselves To Trains](https://www.powerthefuture.com/hundreds-arrested-in-london-as-eco-protestors-glue-themselves-to-trains/) - Eco-protestors have taken over London, and the costs are already racking up. Extreme environmental activists, who call themselves the “Extinction Rebellion,” have caused mass disruption in the city, with protestors taking over bridges and squares, shutting down traffic and bus routes. The extremists say they want to “pause" cities so that countries become carbon zero - [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Admits She Messed Up Her Green New Deal Rollout](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-admits-she-messed-up-her-green-new-deal-rollout/) - In the span of a few months, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal efforts have gone from full speed ahead to stalled with no clear path forward. The freshman Congresswoman initially had momentum behind her green efforts, but her plan has quickly become a joke on the right and the subject of serious skepticism from moderates. - [A Recap From The Homer, Alaska Hearing On The Pebble Mine](https://www.powerthefuture.com/a-recap-from-the-homer-alaska-hearing-on-the-pebble-mine/) - Homer, Alaska is a beautiful town on the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula. It is a town built on fishing and tourism, and a town that recently had three of its city council members face a recall over an anti-Trump, pro-sanctuary city resolution. On April 11th, Homer High School was the location for the town’s - [Elizabeth Warren Debuts New Plan To Decimate Energy Jobs](https://www.powerthefuture.com/elizabeth-warren-debuts-new-plan-to-decimate-energy-jobs/) - America’s energy industry is booming thanks to President Donald Trump’s pro-energy approach. He’s worked to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, remove unnecessary regulations, open up ANWR in Alaska for energy exploration, and has helped fracking expand in parts of Texas and New Mexico. The result is that America is finally nearing energy independence, freeing us - [Hopeful “Climate President” Jay Inslee Stumped By Basic Question On Recycling](https://www.powerthefuture.com/hopeful-climate-president-jay-inslee-stumped-by-basic-question-on-recycling/) - If you haven’t heard – and you probably haven’t – Washington Governor Jay Inslee is running for president. Additionally, he’s making environmentalism his signature issue. He thinks that embracing the eco-left is his ticket to the presidency, and he hopes he can become the “First Climate President.” Despite his apparent green credentials, Inslee was apparently dumbfounded at one - [Moderates “Have Declared War On The Green New Deal”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/moderates-have-declared-war-on-the-green-new-deal/) - It’s beyond clear that the Green New Deal is terrible policy. It’s not technically feasible. It would bring unprecedented government control over the economy. And of course, it would bankrupt our nation. Not even the plan’s backers can tell us how much it will cost. Fortunately, there are some on the left who are implicitly - [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Mad That The Green New Deal Is Being Correctly Labeled As Socialism ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-is-mad-that-the-green-new-deal-is-being-correctly-labeled-as-socialism/) - Socialism has wreaked havoc around the world — just ask Venezuelans suffering economic catastrophe today. While most Americans recognize that socialist policies have no place in a free, capitalist society, some on the far-left think that we should turn towards socialism. In recent months, the environmental movement has latched on to this as a means of advancing - [President Trump Planning Executive Order To Build Needed Pipeline In NY](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-planning-executive-order-to-build-needed-pipeline-in-ny/) - People might not think much about pipelines, but they are integral to modern life. They allow the safe transportation of energy across large distances. They fuel gas stoves and allow us to heat our homes. They are the infrastructure behind America’s growing energy dominance. But too often, extreme environmental groups successfully apply pressure on the - [Latest BLM Stats Prove We Can Have Record Energy Output AND Environmental Conservation](https://www.powerthefuture.com/latest-blm-stats-prove-we-can-have-record-energy-output-and-environmental-conservation/) - Eco-activists and far-left 2020 presidential candidates say we must make a choice between having a vibrant economy and protecting the environment. But the latest stats from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management show that the opposite is true – we can have a strong economy and conserve the environment at the same time. In fact, - [Why Veto Good Jobs for Women in New Mexico?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/why-veto-good-jobs-for-women-in-new-mexico/) - There are 112 members of the New Mexico Legislature and it’s impressive when all of them agree on one thing. Such was the case recently when House Bill 610 (HB 610) passed the Legislature. The purpose of HB 610 was to start a program within the state’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) to make - [Jay Inslee’s Extreme Environmental Plan Puts a Bullseye on Working Families](https://www.powerthefuture.com/jay-inslees-extreme-environmental-plan-puts-a-bullseye-on-working-families/) - We’ve told you how Washington Governor Jay Inslee has repeatedly tried and failed to force his dangerous eco-agenda on the people of his state. He kept pushing carbon taxes on Washington, only to see voters rise up and defeat him. Then, Inslee launched a longshot Presidential bid, based almost exclusively on extreme eco-policy. Inslee’s presidential launch - [Beto Has Desperately Flip Flopped Again On Energy Yet Again](https://www.powerthefuture.com/beto-has-desperately-flip-flopped-again-on-energy-yet-again/) - We’ve already told you how struggling presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke has flip-flopped on energy issue after energy issue, betraying his previous positions to appease the eco-left. Well, he’s done it again. And it’s his most blatant and desperate attempt yet. Just yesterday, O’Rourke caved to the eco-activists demanding he sign a “no fossil fuel money” pledge. The pledge is - [PTF Shines Light On Sierra Club](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-shines-light-on-sierra-club/) - Power The Future has been exposing left-wing environmental groups who have been targeting the energy industry and its workers across the country. Last month, we called attention to the Center For Biological Diversity, a national group using the legal system to stifle energy development, and Cook Intletkeeper, a supposed Alaska-based eco-group that actually receives much of its - [New Mexicans Deserve to Know Where Our Representatives Stand on the Green New Deal](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-mexicans-deserve-to-know-where-our-representatives-stand-on-the-green-new-deal/) - With a price tag estimated to be in the “tens of tens of trillions,” there is no doubt the Green New Deal will reach into the pocket of every New Mexican. It is a controversial proposal that would lead to disastrous outcomes in the Land of Enchantment, and New Mexicans deserve to know where our - [What is ANWR’s Economic Potential?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/what-is-anwrs-economic-potential/) - Much has been made about the status of potential lease sales later this year for lands in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management held public hearings earlier this year on their draft environmental impact statement (DEIS), with a goal to hold the first lease sales late in 2019 - [Additional Energy Opportunities Due to Gas Hydrates in Alaska](https://www.powerthefuture.com/additional-energy-opportunities-due-to-gas-hydrates-in-alaska/) - On April 26th, the US Geological Survey (USGS), a division of the US Department of the Interior, published an article that noted the following: “In the far north of Alaska, near the giant Prudhoe Bay oil field, an international research consortium has been studying the potential of an altogether different energy source. In late December - [Australian Locals Fight Back To Save Coal Mine And Thousands Of New Jobs](https://www.powerthefuture.com/australian-locals-fight-back-to-save-coal-mine-and-thousands-of-new-jobs/) - Eco-protests are doing their best to stall new job opportunities and slow down economic growth across the world. In London, they’ve been gluing themselves to train cars and shutting down the city. In America, we’ve seen protestors sit in trees and violate the law to disrupt the development of needed pipelines. And now in Australia, - [Alaska, Don’t Forget That Responsible Development Drives Our Recreation Economy!](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alaska-dont-forget-that-responsible-development-drives-our-recreation-economy/) - As you and I get ready to enjoy the grandeur of our great state this summer, let’s not forget that most of what we’re going to do involves the oil and gas and mining industries. How, you might ask? If you take a second to think about it, pretty much every Alaskan recreation activity is - [Let Alaska's Cruise Ship Season Begin!](https://www.powerthefuture.com/let-alaska-cruise-ship-season-begin/) - While Power The Future normally focuses its efforts on energy creation and responsible natural resource extraction in Alaska, the cruise industry deserves some attention today. Princess began its 50th year in the Alaska market when it had the first cruise ship of the season dock in Ketchikan on April 27th. Its Ruby Princess is one of seven - [Trump Administration Rolls Out New Plan To Unleash California Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/trump-administration-rolls-out-new-plan-to-unleash-california-energy/) - Yesterday, the Trump administrated rolled out a new plan to unleash California’s energy economy by opening over one million acres of land to energy exploration. As the Los Angeles Times explains, “The action would end a five-year moratorium on leasing federal land in California to oil and gas developers. That pause came after a federal judge ordered - [Alberta to Alaska Railway: An Economic Opportunity for Alaska](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alberta-to-alaska-railway-an-economic-opportunity-for-alaska/) - Power The Future’s Alaska State Director, Rick Whitbeck, recently saw a presentation on a $17 billion megaproject that piqued his interest. The Alberta to Alaska Railway is the vision of a development company that hopes to design, permit, build and manage a railway from northern Alberta to Alaska tidewater. Per its website, the route “will - [ICYMI: Farmington Daily Times: New Energy Laws Show Santa Fe's Disconnect With The Rest Of The State](https://www.powerthefuture.com/icymi-farmington-daily-times-new-energy-laws-show-santa-fes-disconnect-with-the-rest-of-the-state/) - Santa Fe politicians are not listening to the needs of energy workers and the communities that rely on them, and it’s threatening New Mexico’s future. That’s the message from Power The Future Western States Director Larry Behrens in his new op-ed in the Farmington Daily Times. “The disconnect between Santa Fe and the rest of New Mexico has - [AFL-CIO President Slams The Green New Deal Again](https://www.powerthefuture.com/afl-cio-president-slams-the-green-new-deal-again/) - The Green New Deal has suffered yet another blow thanks to one of the nation's largest labor unions standing up for its members. In March, the AFL-CIO first came out against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s marquee plan, saying that it is “short on specifics” and would cause “immediate harm to millions of our members and their families.” This - [Tired Promises Won’t Help New Mexico’s Working Families](https://www.powerthefuture.com/tired-promises-wont-help-new-mexicos-working-families/) - Even though representatives of New Mexico’s largest electric utility aren’t sure where the power will come from, they’re positive rates won’t be raised on families. It’s a position that doesn’t jive with history. Representatives from PNM, New Mexico’s largest electric provider, are supporting the recently passed Energy Transition Act or ETA. This “Green New Deal” for - [Win For Workers: Colorado Won’t Halt Drilling For Now](https://www.powerthefuture.com/win-for-workers-colorado-wont-halt-drilling-for-now/) - In a win for energy workers, Colorado officials announced yesterday that they “had no plans to stop energy companies from drilling for oil and gas” for the time being. As Fox Business explains, eco-activists have been demanding that the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission stop drilling until new regulations are implemented. That commission has been tasked - [New Technologies Improve Alaska Oil & Gas Production](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-technologies-improve-alaska-oil-gas-production/) - With 90% of Alaska’s state revenue driven by responsible resource extraction, it is always good news when companies across the state announce additional opportunities for increased production. Recently, British Petroleum Alaska completed 3-D seismic testing, designed to find pockets of oil in the 40-year-old Prudhoe Bay oil fields. According to Janet Weiss, BP Alaska’s President, the - [Could Australian Election Results Be A Cautionary Tale For The Eco-Left?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/could-australian-election-results-be-a-cautionary-tale-for-the-eco-left/) - They said that the election was “unlosable.” Pundits predicted a stunning victory for the Australian Labor Party, which had wed itself to an extreme eco-activist agenda. As the Washington Times explains, what was supposed to be a stunning victory turned into stunning defeat. “Running on a climate-change platform, the left-wing party lost a supposedly ‘unlosable’ election on - [AP REPORT: Eco-Groups Influenced And Helped Write New Mexico’s “Green New Deal”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ap-report-eco-groups-influenced-and-helped-write-new-mexicos-green-new-deal/) - Did eco-groups influence and help write recently-passed New Mexico legislation that’s being compared to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal?” According to a new report from the Associated Press, the answer is yes. In March, New Mexico Democrat Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law the “Energy Transition Act,” a plan to eliminate the jobs of - [PTF Exposes WildEarth Guardians](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ptf-exposes-wildearth-guardians/) - Power The Future has been exposing left-wing environmental groups who have been targeting the energy industry and its workers across the country. Last month, we called attention to the Center For Biological Diversity, a national group using the legal system to stifle energy development, and Cook Intletkeeper, a supposed Alaska-based eco-group that actually receives much of its - [Bill de Blasio Wants To Be Another Eco-Candidate – But He’s Just Another Hypocrite](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bill-de-blasio-wants-to-be-another-eco-candidate-but-hes-just-another-hypocrite/) - Another day, another 2020 candidate announces a run for president. This time, it’s New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio who is throwing his hat in the ring, despite few pleas for the not-particularly-popular mayor to do so. So what sets de Blasio apart from the twenty-plus other candidates in the race? To de Blasio, - [President Trump Praises Energy Workers In Louisiana For Powering “American Energy Revolution”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-praises-energy-workers-in-louisiana-for-powering-american-energy-revolution/) - President Trump has allowed America’s energy industry to flourish, putting us on a path to finally become energy independent. Yesterday, the President traveled to Louisiana to tout his administration’s energy victories, and he took time to praise the hardworking men and women in the energy industry who have made it happen. He said that energy - [Anchorage’s Climate Action Plan Should Fall Behind More Important Priorities](https://www.powerthefuture.com/anchorages-climate-action-plan-should-fall-behind-more-important-priorities/) - After months of “input” – mostly comments by anti-everything environmentalists – the Municipality of Anchorage recently made public its Climate Action Plan. The 106-page document lays out the framework for future policies to reduce carbon emissions. But is this a balanced, responsible plan? Or the work of the eco-left? In a recent article, Shaina Kilcoyne, Energy - [New Mexico Energy Production Means Higher Salaries…Even for Bureaucrats!](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-mexico-energy-production-means-higher-salarieseven-for-bureaucrats/) - The energy industry in New Mexico provides around 100,000 jobs and billions in tax revenue. And now it appears money from that revenues has another beneficiary: high-level government bureaucrats! According to this investigative report, the highest paid government employees in Albuquerque are receiving big raises. The top-level officials, who already earn six-figure salaries, received raises - [John Bel Edwards Lies About His Energy Record As President Trump Travels To Louisiana To Promote Energy Workers](https://www.powerthefuture.com/john-bel-edwards-lies-about-his-energy-record-as-president-trump-travels-to-louisiana-to-promote-energy-workers/) - Under President Donald Trump, America is finally on track to fulfill a longtime bipartisan goal and become energy independent. Thanks to advancements in technology and a friendly administration, domestic oil and gas output is surging, and we’ve become a net oil exporter for the first time in 75 years. Today, President Trump is traveling to Louisiana to - [We're All Environmentalists in Alaska](https://www.powerthefuture.com/were-all-environmentalists-in-alaska/) - Alaska – the name itself is derived from the Aleut word “Alyeska”, which translates to “The Great Land.” With natural splendor across its more than 365 million acres, the 737 thousand people who live here marvel at the natural backdrops we open our eyes to each and every day. Alaskans get a chance to take - [Left Civil War: Ocasio-Cortez Attacks Joe Biden’s “Middle Ground” Eco Plan](https://www.powerthefuture.com/left-civil-war-ocasio-cortez-attacks-joe-bidens-middle-ground-eco-plan/) - For today’s increasingly extreme eco-left, even Obama-era environmental policies are not acceptable and don’t go far enough. Last week, Power the Future told you how Vice President Joe Biden is considering rolling out a “more centrist” energy and environmental plan that could “seek to embrace energy sources like nuclear and fossil fuel options.” He would re-enter the - [Will Biden Buck The Trend And Oppose The Green New Deal?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/will-biden-buck-the-trend-and-oppose-the-green-new-deal/) - Vice President Joe Biden’s energy record is not one to be particularly proud of. The Obama-Biden administration waged an all too successful “war on coal,” raising burdensome regulations, shutting down mines and putting people out of work. In fact, under the Obama-Biden administration, 83,000 coal jobs were lost. But might Biden be better than the other - [STUDY: Just One Plank Of Green New Deal Costs Over $2,500 Per Family](https://www.powerthefuture.com/study-just-one-plank-of-green-new-deal-costs-over-2500-per-family/) - Do you have $2,500 lying around that you don’t need? How about $2,500 every year? Apparently the eco-extremists backing the Green New Deal think you do because just one part of their plan would require you to fork over an extra $2,500 per year. That’s the finding of a new study from the American Action Forum. - [Extremists Sue to Block U.S. Forestry’s Lease Sales](https://www.powerthefuture.com/extremists-sue-to-block-u-s-forestrys-lease-sales/) - As Power The Future has noted, the U.S. Forest Service’s plans for the first timber lease sales in years in Southeast Alaska could bring back much-needed jobs. “Not so fast!” was the immediate response from eight environmental groups, who sued to block the project – before the details were even made public. Yes, that’s right. Before the - [Washington State Embraces Hidden Carbon Tax](https://www.powerthefuture.com/washington-state-embraces-hidden-carbon-tax/) - Eco-activists are parading around the country promoting “clean energy” and 100 percent renewable energy mandates. They might sound good as political talking points, but they’re actually backdoor carbon taxes that hurt the most vulnerable. Just this week, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a law requiring his state to move to 100 percent clean energy. Remember, Inslee is - [New Mexico’s Version of the “Green New Deal” Puts More Jobs on the Chopping Block](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-mexicos-version-of-the-green-new-deal-puts-more-jobs-on-the-chopping-block/) - There are seven natural gas stations across New Mexico which provide over 12% of the electric power to families in the Land of Enchantment. All those stations, all that power and all those jobs could be on the chopping block thanks to the controversial Energy Transition Act or ETA. As New Mexico’s version of the Green - [Thanks To Andrew Cuomo’s Eco-Extremism, New York Is Importing Fuel From Russia](https://www.powerthefuture.com/thanks-to-andrew-cuomos-eco-extremism-new-york-is-importing-fuel-from-russia/) - For eight years, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has capitulated to the eco-left. From preventing the construction of needed pipelines to banning fracking, he has implemented an extreme environmentalist agenda. Now, the consequences of those decisions are hitting New York residents hard. Earlier this year, we told you how New York is facing shortages of - [New Mexico’s Energy Industry Adds Thousands Of Jobs Despite Eco-Left Onslaught](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-mexicos-energy-industry-adds-thousands-of-jobs-despite-eco-left-onslaught/) - The eco-left wants New Mexicans to forget the oil and gas industry means over 90,000 jobs in our state and contributes 32% of the entire state budget. Yet, the energy industry continues to grow despite the political attacks from radical special interests. The latest employment numbers for New Mexico reveal what many already know: the oil and - [Five 2020 Candidates Pledge To Reverse Trump Keystone XL Pipeline Approval](https://www.powerthefuture.com/five-2020-candidates-pledge-to-reverse-trump-keystone-xl-pipeline-approval/) - The eco-left can’t seem to let this one go. Despite the increased safety and demonstrated need for more pipeline infrastructure in America, the eco-left opposed the Keystone XL pipeline. Fortunately, President Donald Trump has made it his mission to expand pipeline development. In his first week in office, he reversed President Obama’s decision to block - [Balash Resigns – But Alaska Is Still in Good Hands with Key People in D.C.](https://www.powerthefuture.com/balash-resigns-but-alaska-is-still-in-good-hands-with-key-people-in-d-c/) - With nothing but good things to say about his time with the Department of the Interior and his role as Assistant Secretary of State for Land and Minerals Management, Alaskan Joe Balash resigned his position, effective end-of-day on August 30, 2019. While no reason was given for his departure, he did state that he was - [So-Called Enviros Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Under Fire For “Gaz-Guzzling” Flights](https://www.powerthefuture.com/so-called-enviros-meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-under-fire-for-gaz-guzzling-flights/) - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle portray themselves as environmental activists, but like many well-to-do environmentalists, they don’t live their lives in accordance with their eco-dictates. In July, Prince Harry “spoke out about the ‘terrifying’ effects of a coming climate catastrophe.” Just two weeks ago, he reportedly spoke at a conference about climate change. On social media, Markle and - [Eco-Group Spends Thousands to Astroturf Methane Position](https://www.powerthefuture.com/eco-group-spends-thousands-to-astroturf-methane-position/) - They want you to believe it’s New Mexicans who want excessive new rules around methane. In reality, it looks like a single group is spending all the money to put up a digital astroturf front. In July, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) was found running digital ads targeted at New Mexicans around imposing new rules for - [CEO Warns: Green New Deal Would “Devastate” Steel Industry](https://www.powerthefuture.com/ceo-warns-green-new-deal-would-devastate-steel-industry/) - When you think of coal, the first thing you think about might be electricity or power plants. While coal is a critical component of the United States’ energy supply, supplying around 30 percent of our energy, coal is about much more than just providing energy. It’s a key input in a host of other industrial processes, the - [Tongass Logging's Recovery Brings Out the Eco-Extremists to Fight It](https://www.powerthefuture.com/tongass-loggings-recovery-brings-out-the-eco-extremists-to-fight-it/) - The Tongass National Forest – the U.S.’s largest – used to be a base of operations for several logging companies. In 1990, there were more than 4,000 employees in Alaska, when both logging and mill operations were counted. Then came the Clinton administration, where a war on clear-cutting became the standard operating procedure for the - [Sen. Murkowski Continues Putting Alaska in Prime Position for Arctic Opportunities](https://www.powerthefuture.com/sen-murkowski-continues-putting-alaska-in-prime-position-for-arctic-opportunities/) - When U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) spoke recently at the Arctic Council Ministerial in Finland, she highlighted some of the rationale behind establishing Alaska as a key player in the emerging Arctic economic zone. Speaking of Alaska, she stated, "It's not just a place of resource opportunity. It's not just this place where we're going - [First House Democrat Leader Signs on to Green New Deal](https://www.powerthefuture.com/first-house-democrat-leader-signs-on-to-green-new-deal/) - Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi hasn’t signed on. Neither has Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer or Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn. If House Democrats feel the “time to act on climate is now,” they sure are taking their time. A look at the list co-sponsors of the controversial bill reveals something interesting, House Democrat leaders - [Greenpeace Issues Warning To Joe Biden: Join Us ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/greenpeace-issues-warning-to-joe-biden-join-us/) - Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to unveil an environmental plan any day now, and eco-groups are stepping up to warn Biden – join us or else. Last week, Power The Future discussed the eco-left’s efforts to force Biden to adopt the “Green New Deal” in a Fox News op-ed. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently slammed Biden for - [Warren Buffett Bets Big On American Oil](https://www.powerthefuture.com/warren-buffet-bets-big-on-american-oil/) - If you had $10 billion, where would you put it? For billionaire and investor savant Warren Buffett, that’s a question he thinks about often. As it turns out, Buffett thinks America’s booming energy industry is a smart investment. As Forbes explains, Buffett recently committed $10 billion to help bankroll a bid by Occidental Petroleum to acquire another - [Eco-Left Senators Submit Anti-ANWR Legislation](https://www.powerthefuture.com/eco-left-senators-submit-anti-anwr-legislation/) - Environmental extremists across the nation were most likely rejoicing when Democratic Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, joined by a number of his Democratic colleagues, introduced the Stop Arctic Drilling Act of 2019 last week. The legislation, which closely mirrors legislation introduced by Democratic California Congressman Jared Huffman in January, would “prevent any new or renewed leases for - [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says Green New Deal Will Stop “Colonial Approach” To Vegetables](https://www.powerthefuture.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-says-green-new-deal-will-stop-colonial-approach-to-vegetables/) - Did you know that growing cauliflower in Manhattan is a form of “colonialism” that must be stopped? According to freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, it’s simply terrible, and she says her “Green New Deal” will stop it. Touring a vegetable garden earlier this week, Ocasio-Cortez blasted the “colonial” attitudes that are often seen in community gardens. “What - [While States Move to Kick Out Michael Bloomberg’s Money, New Mexico Continues To Take the Cash](https://www.powerthefuture.com/while-states-move-to-kick-out-michael-bloombergs-money-new-mexico-continues-to-take-the-cash/) - Michael Bloomberg’s controversial arrangement that is “not unusual” in New Mexico is drawing fire other parts of the country. Power The Future was able to uncover the documents showing the New York billionaire is paying the salaries of two lawyers in the New Mexico Attorney General’s office. Under the arrangement, Bloomberg pays New York University who - [Environmental Hypocrisy Continues:  Eco-Left Bashes Projects That “Green Energy” Requires](https://www.powerthefuture.com/environmental-hypocrisy-continues-eco-left-bashes-projects-that-green-energy-requires/) - A proposed 200-mile road in Northwest Alaska continues to provide political and fundraising fodder for eco-extremists in Alaska and elsewhere. The potential of an Alaska state agency underwriting the construction of a private, two-lane road to access the Ambler Mining District was outlined recently, with the National Parks Service last Friday releasing its long-anticipated draft - [Eco-Activists Eat Their Own As They Fight Over Land For Solar Panels](https://www.powerthefuture.com/eco-activists-eat-their-own-as-they-fight-over-land-for-solar-panels/) - What happens when Big Green (the eco-energy industry) goes up against environmentalists who want to protect the trees? Do they all sing kumbaya? Nope. They go to eco-civil war. The Washington Post this week is documenting an increasingly nasty dispute between a “controversial” solar farm project and those defending the trees. Here’s the backstory: A solar - [Misguided “Roadless Rule” May Soon Be Rescinded – Timber Jobs Could Grow](https://www.powerthefuture.com/misguided-roadless-rule-may-soon-be-rescinded-timber-jobs-could-grow/) - Most people think of Alaska as the “Land of the Midnight Sun”, a major oil and gas state, a land where wildlife abundantly roam free, where world-class fishing can be found statewide, and a state where vast mountain ranges, tundra, rivers and lakes sit side by side with responsible resource development projects. People are correct - [Looks Like Eco-Hypocrite Tom Steyer Is On Track To Miss Next Dem Debate](https://www.powerthefuture.com/looks-like-eco-hypocrite-tom-steyer-is-on-track-to-miss-next-dem-debate/) - Despite plowing $100 million in cash into his presidential bid, California billionaire Tom Steyer appears to have fallen short of his goal to make the next Democrat debate. CNN reports that Steyer failed to hit two-percent in new polling, meaning that he likely won't make the cut for the next debate. “Tom Steyer’s strategy did not appear to pay - [Wall Street Journal Slams Leonardo DiCaprio For Fake Amazon Fire Photo](https://www.powerthefuture.com/wall-street-journal-slams-leonardo-dicaprio-for-fake-amazon-fire-photo/) - The wealthy, coastal elite make noise about protecting the environment and the climate. They say we must change our lifestyle, cut emissions, pay higher taxes, and abandon our cars if we are to live moral lives. Yet at the same time, they hop around on private jets, buy multiple homes, throw lavish parties, and generally - [Sponsor of New Mexico’s “mini green new deal” Eager to Block Out Critics](https://www.powerthefuture.com/sponsor-of-new-mexicos-mini-green-new-deal-eager-to-block-out-critics/) - To block or not to block? There is no question for one New Mexico state senator. Senator Mimi Stewart in one of the sponsors of New Mexico’s controversial Energy Transition Act, AKA the “mini green new deal.” You might think that as an elected leader paving the way for one of the state’s landmark energy laws, - [Andrew Yang Rolls Out Climate Plan](https://www.powerthefuture.com/andrew-yang-rolls-out-climate-plan/) - Last week, we told you how Senator Bernie Sanders rolled out the most extreme eco-plan proposed by any of the 2020 candidates, a $16 trillion climate plan that would decimate the U.S. economy. The plan was so radical that even members of the left gave it low marks. Just this morning, the Washington Post Editorial Board joined the fray, - [Even The Left Is Slamming Bernie Sanders’ “Green New Deal”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/even-the-left-is-slamming-bernie-sanders-green-new-deal/) - Yesterday, we told you how Senator Bernie Sanders released the most radical “Green New Deal” we’ve seen thus far. Sanders’ plan would cost a whopping $16 trillion. It includes forcing 100 percent renewable power by 2030, banning fracking, and even stopping fossil fuel imports and exports. He proposes “massively” raising taxes on the fossil fuel industry and targeting “investors” - [“Here We Go Again” – Group Pushes Alaska Oil Tax Increases via Initiative](https://www.powerthefuture.com/here-we-go-again-group-pushes-alaska-oil-tax-increases-via-initiative/) - From pre-statehood to present, Alaska has wrestled with the question of ‘how much is the right amount?’, with regard to oil tax percentages. There have been an incredible 13 changes to the state’s oil and gas taxation structure since Alaska’s giant Prudhoe Bay field first came online in 1979. Some were driven by new areas of - [Inslee Drops Out and Bernie Announces the Most Radical GND of All](https://www.powerthefuture.com/inslee-drops-out-and-bernie-announces-the-most-radical-gnd-of-all/) - The past 24 hours has seen major developments in energy and environmental news. Here’s the latest: Inslee Drops Out Washington Governor Jay Inslee has officially dropped out of the 2020 presidential race. As Power The Future has detailed since the beginning of his run, Inslee has made eco-extremism the centerpiece of his campaign. He thought that embracing - [More California Cities Want To Emulate Berkeley’s Natural Gas Ban](https://www.powerthefuture.com/more-california-cities-want-to-emulate-berkeleys-natural-gas-ban/) - Last month we told you about Berkeley, California’s ridiculous plan to ban natural gas. In July, Berkeley became the first city in America to “kick natural gas out of homes and businesses.” Under a new law passed by the city, natural gas would be banned from most new homes and businesses, including restaurants that use natural gas - [Extremist Org Cook Inletkeeper Leads Efforts To Stymie Approved Seismic Testing In Cook Inlet](https://www.powerthefuture.com/extremist-org-cook-inletkeeper-leads-efforts-to-stymie-approved-seismic-testing-in-cook-inlet/) - Last week, Homer, Alaska-based Cook Inletkeeper joined its national extremist cousin, the Center for Biological Diversity, in filing a lawsuit against the federal government, aiming to stop Hilcorp from moving ahead with seismic testing in its areas where it holds leases for possible future oil and gas extraction. As noted in our earlier post on - [Congress Wastes Time And Money On Eco-Extremist Legislation That Is DOA In Senate](https://www.powerthefuture.com/congress-wastes-time-and-money-on-eco-extremist-legislation-that-is-doa-in-senate/) - Washington, D.C. is back to its normal cadence, as Congress has returned from its August recess. One of the primary pieces of legislation being pushed by the House is H.R.1146, designed to shut down drilling in Alaska’s 1002 Area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The House Democrats, along with extremist non-profits – led - [AOC Admits Defeat: Will Break Up Her Green New Deal](https://www.powerthefuture.com/aoc-admits-defeat-will-break-up-her-green-new-deal/) - When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rolled out her “Green New Deal” earlier this year, she was instantly mocked for including a host of non-environmental policies as part of the plan. Everything from a government takeover of healthcare to paying those “unwilling” to work was thrust into the “Green New Deal,” and it left even environmentalists scratching their - [New Mexico Governor Lectures on Clean Cars While Driving Gas Guzzling SUV](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-mexico-governor-lectures-on-clean-cars-while-driving-gas-guzzling-suv/) - New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will be quick to tell you how much she loves electric cars because they’re so good for the environment. However, don’t ask her to live by the standards she expects for all New Mexicans. According to a review by Power The Future, Governor Lujan Grisham traveled an estimated 6,000 - [Elizabeth Warren’s Fracking Ban Is Blatantly Unconstitutional](https://www.powerthefuture.com/elizabeth-warrens-fracking-ban-is-blatantly-unconstitutional/) - According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, fracking has created a jobs boom across the country. A whopping 1.7 million jobs have already been created, and that number is poised to reach 3.5 million by 2035. The fracking boom has also helped boost U.S. oil and natural gas output, putting American on track to become - [REPORT: Eco-Groups Raking In Cash To Oppose Trump Administration ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/report-eco-groups-raking-in-cash-to-oppose-trump-administration/) - President Donald Trump is waging a historic effort to improve America’s energy economy and support energy workers across the country. He’s worked to roll back unnecessary, burdensome regulations that have been stifling American energy, and he’s fought to make it easier to develop needed energy infrastructure, such as pipelines. It’s thanks to the efforts of - [350 New Mexico Caught in a Lie, Then Gets Schooled on The Real Cost of Renewables](https://www.powerthefuture.com/350-new-mexico-caught-in-a-lie-then-gets-schooled-on-the-real-cost-of-renewables/) - You have to give 350 New Mexico a little credit. Not only are they willing to proclaim their lack of understanding of renewables, but they are glad to do it so publicly. When presented with the fact a $1 million investment in shale wells produces more than 5 times the amount of electricity than a - [Climate Change Town Hall Leads to Questions about Alaska's Future](https://www.powerthefuture.com/climate-change-town-halls-lead-to-questions-about-alaskas-future/) - Yes, I admit it. I watched all 450 minutes of the CNN Climate Town Halls on Tuesday. Ten Democratic Presidential hopefuls – each with their own plans for ending climate change – spoke to America, took questions from audience members, and engaged in true one-upmanship for 45 minutes each. I watched not because I thought - [How Green Of Them: Wind Energy Companies Dump Turbines In Landfills](https://www.powerthefuture.com/how-green-of-them-wind-energy-companies-dump-turbines-in-landfills/) - The left won’t stop talking about how wind turbines are great for the environment. Yet as is often the case with the eco-left, reality doesn’t match their rhetoric. Iowa is well known for its wind farms – but where do used wind turbines go when they’re not needed anymore? As it turns out, they get - [In Defense of Andrew Goldman](https://www.powerthefuture.com/in-defense-of-andrew-goldman/) - I’ve never met Mr. Goldman nor have I ever heard of him or his Houston-based fossil fuel firm Western LNG. Judging from the fact that Mr. Goldman is hosting a fundraiser for former Vice President Joe Biden’s 2020 aspirations, I doubt he would support Power The Future. And I also wonder… Why would anyone in - [Leftists Embrace Extremity During CNN Climate Town Hall](https://www.powerthefuture.com/leftists-embrace-extremity-during-cnn-climate-town-hall/) - Yesterday, CNN held a marathon series of town halls to focus on the “climate crisis.” The townhall didn’t focus on the tough questions, but rather gave leading liberals a platform to pander to the environmental left. In order to appeal to the eco-left, the candidates embraced extreme ideas that would undermine what makes this country - [Democrat Presidential Candidates Want to Ban Fracking, Do New Mexico's Leaders Agree?](https://www.powerthefuture.com/democrat-presidential-candidates-want-to-ban-fracking-do-new-mexicos-leaders-agree/) - It's hard to quantify the number of radical ideas that were put forth during the CNN Climate Debate on Thursday, but New Mexicans need to take notice of one: the proposal to ban fracking. Banning fracking is on the radar of nearly every Democratic candidate running for President. However, the practice has delivered billions of dollars to - [Julian Castro’s Environmental Plan Would Bankrupt America](https://www.powerthefuture.com/julian-castros-environmental-plan-would-bankrupt-america/) - Yesterday we told you about Senator Cory Booker’s extreme environmental plan that cost a trillion more than the plan proposed by Senator Elizabeth Warren. Today, the race to be crowned the eco-champion with the farthest left plan got a new contender – former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro. If you thought Booker’s or - [Email Reveals: “Green” Bonds Have Great PR Value, but are Too Expensive to Fund Green Project](https://www.powerthefuture.com/email-reveals-green-bonds-have-great-pr-value-but-are-too-expensive-to-fund-green-project/) - For the first time, it appears the new administration in Santa Fe has to deal with the fact that “green” costs more. The State of New Mexico was proud to brag about their brand new project to pay $12 million to retrofit state buildings with “energy upgrades.” Their talking point was simple: Green Bonds are going - [Cory Booker Unveils Eco-Plan](https://www.powerthefuture.com/cory-booker-unveils-eco-plan/) - In the race to unveil the most-extreme environmental agenda and woo the eco-left, Senator Cory Booker is signaling that he doesn’t want to be left out. This morning, Booker released the details of his environmental agenda – and it’s even more expensive than the one proposed by far-left Senator Elizabeth Warren. National Review explains that - [The Fall Of The Great Tom Steyer](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-fall-of-the-great-tom-steyer/) - Billionaire Tom Steyer had high hopes for his ability to exercise his influence on politics when he launched his front group, NextGen America, in 2013. But despite hundreds of millions of dollars, the hypocrisy-ridden billionaire has failed at nearly every one of his goals. First, he tried to buy elections and referendums by installing allied - [Bloomberg-Funded Eco-Town Admits Defeat](https://www.powerthefuture.com/bloomberg-funded-eco-town-admits-defeat/) - Georgetown, Texas gained fame last year for committing to 100% renewable energy. They even got Michael Bloomberg in on the action, with Bloomberg philanthropies agreeing to fund the city with a $1 million grant. But as is the case with implementing extreme eco-policy, it never works. The project was a complete disaster, and now it’s - [Saudi Attacks Highlight Need for Alaska Oil & Gas Project Support](https://www.powerthefuture.com/saudi-attacks-highlight-need-for-alaska-oil-gas-project-support/) - This weekend’s attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Abqaiq oil processing facility – the nations’ largest – not only disrupts the world’s oil supplies, but highlights the need for continued investment and advancement of American oilfields. Here in Alaska, there are several new fields in the regulatory and/or development process. In Cook Inlet, several producers have projects - [REPORT: Environmentalist Tom Steyer Owns Stake In Oil Company](https://www.powerthefuture.com/report-environmentalist-tom-steyer-owns-stake-in-oil-company/) - Billionaire and fledging presidential candidate Tom Steyer has billed himself as an environmentalist, advocating extreme policies that would undermine jobs, raise taxes and decimate America’s energy economy. But a new report is raising questions as to how committed Steyer is to his eco-credentials, and it threatens to tarnish his standing on the eco-left. Bloomberg is reporting that, according - [President Trump Touts End Of Obama’s “War On Energy” ](https://www.powerthefuture.com/president-trump-touts-end-of-obamas-war-on-energy/) - During a rally last night in New Mexico, President Donald Trump doubled down on his administration’s unprecedented efforts to make America the number one energy economy in the world. "Crucially, for your state, we have ended the last administration's war on American energy," the President said, referring to former President Barack Obama’s war on coal - [Iranian Attack On Saudi Arabia Highlights Need For American Energy Dominance](https://www.powerthefuture.com/iranian-attack-on-saudi-arabia-highlights-need-for-american-energy-dominance/) - After Iran allegedly launched a drone strike on Saudi Arabia’s oil industry over the weekend, causing the U.S. to weigh a military response, the need for American energy dominance could not be clearer. As the Wall Street Journal reports, “Saudi and American officials said the Saturday attack on two sites in Saudi Arabia used cruise - [Lefties Vote To Block Drilling In ANWR](https://www.powerthefuture.com/lefties-vote-to-block-drilling-in-anwr/) - By a 225-193 vote, the liberal-led House of Representatives voted to block drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge yesterday. A sponsor of the bill, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) said that “some places” are “so special, so wild, so spectacular, that they have to be off-limits to being spoiled by oil and gas development.” This - [Top GOP House Reps Back Bold Energy Agenda: The American Energy First Act](https://www.powerthefuture.com/top-gop-house-reps-back-bold-energy-agenda-the-american-energy-first-act/) - While the environmental left and 2020 presidential contenders continue to embrace extreme, dangerous policies like the “Green New Deal,” others in Congress are going in the opposite direction, backing a bold energy agenda that would help further propel America into energy independence and energy dominance. Politico reports that senior House Republicans have offered “their alternative - [New Mexico Energy Booming Ahead of President Trump Visit](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-mexico-energy-booming-ahead-of-president-trump-visit/) - The numbers don’t lie. New Mexico’s energy economy is booming by employing thousands and delivering record billions to state coffers. There is no doubt a new administration in Washington is making all the difference. That’s the backdrop as President Trump gets set for another visit to the Land of Enchantment. As President Trump took office - [The Eco-Left Is Ignoring Scientific Advancements In Conventional Energy](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-eco-left-is-ignoring-scientific-advancements-in-conventional-energy/) - The eco-left says that the only way to reduce carbon emissions is by top-down government control, banning fossil fuels, and putting solar panels and windmills everywhere – no matter the economic, social, and environmental costs of using child labor to extract the needed rare earth elements around the world. But as the Washington Examiner points - [Former California Governor Launches Eco-Institute With World’s Biggest Polluter](https://www.powerthefuture.com/former-california-governor-launches-eco-institute-with-worlds-biggest-polluter/) - The hypocrisy of the eco-left knows no bounds. Politico is reporting that former California Governor Jerry Brown has launched a “climate-focused think tank at the University of California, Berkeley, in partnership with China's top climate official, Xie Zhenhua.” Governor Brown has long been a stalwart of the eco-left, and he has attacked the Trump administration’s pro-energy agenda. - [Emails reveal: New Mexico Governor Invited to Take Part in “Big, High Profile Deal” at UN Climate Week](https://www.powerthefuture.com/emails-reveal-new-mexico-governor-invited-to-take-part-in-big-high-profile-deal-at-un-climate-week/) - You might remember just a few short months ago when we told you New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was going to be on the “main stage” at a United Nations climate event. This week, the Governor made good on her promise to the radical eco-left when her office confirmed she is traveling to New - [Eco-Extremists Shut Down DC In Hypocritical Protest](https://www.powerthefuture.com/eco-extremists-shut-down-dc-in-hypocritical-protest/) - Mobs of eco-extremists are blocking streets throughout Washington, D.C. today in an effort to “draw attention to climate change.” Their effort, called “Shut Down D.C.,” is “timed to coincide with the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York, at which climate activists and leaders, including 16-year-old Greta Thunberg, are slated to speak.” As the - [Report: Joe Biden’s Opposition To Fossil Fuels Could Cost Him Pennsylvania](https://www.powerthefuture.com/report-joe-bidens-opposition-to-fossil-fuels-could-cost-him-pennsylvania/) - Many on the left have argued that former Vice President Joe Biden is best positioned to take on Trump, and that he could flip Pennsylvania back into the liberal column in 2020. After all, they note, Biden’s campaign is headquartered in Pennsylvania. “Middle Class Joe” was born in Scranton, they point out. This view is - [Michael Bloomberg Releases Vanity Ad For His “Beyond Carbon” Campaign](https://www.powerthefuture.com/michael-bloomberg-releases-vanity-ad-for-his-beyond-carbon-campaign/) - Earlier this year, New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced that he would pour half a billion dollars into what he called his “Beyond Carbon” campaign. Bloomberg’s goal is to move beyond his earlier pledge to eliminate coal and the tens of thousands of jobs the industry provides, and now pivot to natural gas and oil. - [California's Anti-Energy Policies Come Back to Bite](https://www.powerthefuture.com/californias-anti-energy-policies-come-back-to-bite/) - Last month’s attacks on Saudi Arabian oil fields temporarily cut off more than 50 percent of Saudi oil from reaching the global market, which means the world’s second-largest oil producer threatened business in every nation. Gas prices in the U.S. rose a mere 10 cents nationwide in the week after the attacks and have since - [Climate Strikers in Anchorage Miss the Forest for the Trees](https://www.powerthefuture.com/climate-strikers-in-anchorage-miss-the-forest-for-the-trees/) - Last Friday was planned, scripted and advertised as a day for millions of people across the globe to gather in solidarity with one another, declaring the world’s future bleak, unless radical demands were met. “Let’s strike!” they said, “and declare an end to fossil fuels, unless we want to live on an uninhabitable world in - [Profiles in Convenience: New Mexico’s Senators Sign on to the Green New Deal](https://www.powerthefuture.com/profiles-in-convenience-new-mexicos-senators-sign-on-to-the-green-new-deal/) - When the U.S. Senate had the chance to vote on the disastrous Green New Deal, not a single Senator voted in favor. The vote was 57-0 with many Democratic Senators simply voting “present.” Yet six months later, New Mexico’s two Senators swear they’ve had a change of heart and now support the Green New Deal. - [REPORT: Fracking Ban Could Destroy Over 14 Million Jobs](https://www.powerthefuture.com/report-fracking-ban-could-destroy-over-14-million-jobs/) - Several 2020 candidates including Senators Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris have all called for a total ban on fracking. Warren even promised to ban fracking “everywhere” on her “first day” as President. Fracking has brought an economic miracle to the United States, especially to parts of New Mexico and Texas near the Permian - [Get Ready to Pay More for a Car in New Mexico Thanks to the Regressive Green Agenda](https://www.powerthefuture.com/get-ready-to-pay-more-for-a-car-in-new-mexico-thanks-to-the-regressive-green-agenda/) - New Mexicans need to get ready to see the cost of their cars go up by an average of $2,700 thanks to the regressive green agenda. Earlier this week, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham unilaterally decided to increase the cost of cars on the state’s families. In a state where the median income is - [New Mexico’s Largest Electric Utility Admits “Miscalculation” on Controversial Renewable Plan](https://www.powerthefuture.com/new-mexicos-largest-electric-utility-admits-miscalculation-on-controversial-renewable-plan/) - Forcing a transition to renewables is going to cost more than we thought. Where have we heard that before? In a little-noticed press release a few weeks ago, the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) sent out a press release admitting a miscalculation in their plans. As part of PNM’s plans to transition to - [The Green New Deal Comes with A Big Price Tag for Texans](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-green-new-deal-comes-with-a-big-price-tag-for-texans/) - Everything’s bigger in Texas, but energy prices shouldn’t be. Former Texas Representative Jason Isaac said it best in an op-ed that ran in the Victoria Advocate: “The Green New Deal is a bad deal for Texas, and the skyrocketing costs and lost jobs aren’t worth the multibillion-dollar expense. Proponents of the expansive climate programs like - [Deafening Silence](https://www.powerthefuture.com/deafening-silence/) - A woman at one of Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez’s rallies went viral for standing up and telling the socialist Congresswoman that the only way to save the planet was to begin eating our children. The Washington Examiner reports: “We’re not going to be here for much longer, because of the climate crisis," the woman pleaded. "We only have - [The Impact of Eco-Extremists Is Being Felt in Alaska Cities](https://www.powerthefuture.com/the-impact-of-eco-extremists-is-being-felt-in-alaska-cities/) - Alaska is a beautiful place. Majestic mountains, meadows filled with a kaleidoscope of flora and fauna, lakes and rivers teeming with world-class fishing, fjords with abundant sea life and mammals, glaciers meandering to tidewater, and the Northern Lights showing off during the fall and winter months - Alaska shows its beauty off like nowhere else. - [Environmental Activists Attack Cruise Industry Despite “Little Hard Data”](https://www.powerthefuture.com/environmental-activists-attack-cruise-industry-despite-little-hard-data/) - Environmental activists in recent years have taken a new tack in their environmental extremism. 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