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Archives: Energy / Articles
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Lowering Energy Costs in America: Jake Morabito in Real Clear Energy
An op-ed by Jake Morabito, Senior Director of ALEC’s Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, was recently published in RealClearEnergy, highlighting key findings from…
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Affordable Energy, Smarter States: Jonathan Williams on Hugh Hewitt
Arlington, Va. – ALEC’s President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined nationally syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt to discuss the release of the fourth annual Energy Affordability Report, a comprehensive…
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West Virginia and Oklahoma Make Energy and Permitting Reform Top Priorities for 2025
America’s demand for energy continues to grow, especially during the winter months when the need for reliable, affordable energy puts significant strain on infrastructure, grids, and family checkbooks. Now is…
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ALEC Policy Champions: Congressmen Bruce Westerman and Scott Peters Lead Passage of Historic Fix Our Forests Act
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to recognize House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Congressman Scott Peters (D-Calif.) as ALEC Policy Champions for their…
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Powering States with Common Sense Solutions: Jonathan Williams on NewsTalkSTL
While attending the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) States and Nation Policy Summit (SNPS), Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams shared key economic…
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Reducing Roadblocks to Real Energy Independence: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Energy prices continue to soar, putting a strain on American families and businesses alike. With electricity bills on the rise, the impacts are felt in every part of our daily…
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Planned Restoration of Michigan Nuclear Plant Shows Promise
The ongoing restoration of the Palisades nuclear power plant in Covert Township, Michigan has drawn attention to both American energy needs and the potential for similar projects to meet…
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Energy Matters: Chris Wright of Liberty Energy at the 51st ALEC Annual Meeting
Denver, CO – In a world increasingly focused on environmental shifts and rapid technological advancements, we often lose sight of a fundamental truth: energy powers modern civilization. At the ALEC…
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The Case for Energy Security Finds an Ally: ALEC in National Review
A recent article in National Review showcased one of ALEC’s newest model policies: The Affordable, Reliable, and Clean Energy Security Act. As ALEC’s Jonathan Williams…
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Powerless Promises: How Mandates Leave Grids Vulnerable
As certain states across the country continue down the path of aggressive top-down renewable energy mandates, we are seeing the real-world consequences of these choices. From skyrocketing electricity bills to…
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New Hampshire Rep. Jeanine Notter on ALEC TV
At the 51st ALEC Annual Meeting, New Hampshire State Representative Jeanine Notter, who also serves as an ALEC state chair, sat down for an interview with ALEC TV. She detailed…
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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s Call for State Leadership at the ALEC Annual Meeting
(Denver, Colorado) – In a fervent speech delivered at the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) 51st Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt laid out his vision for…
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America’s Energy Needs: Joe Trotter on ALEC Breakdown
America’s energy industry is hurting. As projected demand rises with every passing day, the call for increased production is met with revoked permits, denial of access, and burdensome regulations that…
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Myths vs. Facts: Electrification and Carbon Emissions
In the quest for a “greener” future, politicians are increasingly mythologizing electrification as a solution to combat climate emissions. While they tout electrifying heating systems as a significant step towards…
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ALEC Policy Champions: Governor Glenn Youngkin, Secretary Travis Voyles, Senator Richard Stuart, Senator Ryan McDougle, and Delegate Tony Wilt Remove Virginia from California EV Mandate
In a significant victory for Virginia’s autonomy and the interests of its citizens, Governor Glenn Youngkin, Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources Travis Voyles, Senator Richard Stuart, Senator Ryan McDougle,…
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Stepping On the Gas: Joe Trotter in The Washington Times
ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director Joe Trotter spoke with Sean Salai of The Washington Times about the financial burden taxpayers experience…
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Energy Policy is A Formula for Expensive Electricity: ALEC in The Delaware Valley Journal
The 3rd edition of The Energy Affordability Report by Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director,…
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ALEC Policy Champions: Utah Rep. Colin Jack and Sen. Ronald Winterton Protect Electric Reliability
On March 12th, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed H.B. 191, a bill empowering the state to fight federal attempts to close down the state’s power generation facilities through politically…
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Anti-Carbon Tax Resolution Passes House of Representatives
The House of Representatives voted on Thursday to approve House Concurrent Resolution 86, Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States…
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Energy Policy & Grid Reliability: Joe Trotter on The Conservative Energy Podcast
Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, was featured on the Conservative Energy News podcast delving into the basics of ALEC…