As the calendar turned to a new year, thousands of patriots took the time to express their gratitude for President Trump and his America-first energy policies. Of the many benefits enjoyed by Americans throughout the Trump Presidency, achieving “energy dominance” has been a critical step in making America great again. Most recently, these benefits have taken shape in our conflict with Iran. But, as Power The Future Founder & Executive Director Daniel Turner has noted before, energy independence positively impacts nearly everything: The price and availability of oil, natural gas and other forms of energy affect the cost of everything…

We all owe a big thank you to Appalachia.    From 2008 to 2018, 85% of all natural gas growth in the U.S. has come from Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. This abundance of natural gas is only possible because of the development of shale formations in Appalachia. As a result of this development, the U.S. is now the world’s top producer of oil and natural gas. This is important to America’s foreign policy, as it allows us more autonomy in international negotiations. But, more immediately, it means a better life for American families. Over the past ten years, natural…

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 missiles that hit 19 targets. Saudi Arabia is struggling to repair the damage.” While many expected oil prices to skyrocket after half of Saudi Arabia’s oil capacity was taken offline, the reality has been much more muted. As CNN explains, prices rose 18 percent, but…

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 vision for federal onshore and offshore energy policy with legislation aimed at sharply reducing the obstacles toward constructing new projects.” The legislation, called the American Energy First Act, is supported by House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney, and Natural Resources Ranking…

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 – the U.S. is on the verge of becoming energy independent. Oil production is at an “all-time high,” and under President Trump, we’ve already become a net exporter of natural gas. A new report from the International Energy Agency finds that the U.S. will account for 70 percent…