Archives: Joe Trotter / Articles
Archives: Joe Trotter / Articles
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California’s Wildfire Crisis: A Failure of Priorities
California, the most-taxed state in the nation, boasts unparalleled financial resources. Yet, despite its wealth, the state continues to fail its residents by neglecting the most basic measures needed…
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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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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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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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SCOTUS Ends Chevron: ALEC Task Force Directors React
On June 28, the Supreme Court decided Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, overturning one of the largest SCOTUS precedents ever made on judicial interpretation matters: the Chevron doctrine. Below, ALEC…
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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…
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2024 Solutions Spotlight: Cybersecurity, Broadband Access, Protecting Critical Infrastructure
CYBERSECURITY Bad actors, global and domestic, will continue to attack networks for any number of purposes. State networks are still vulnerable and need to improve their cybersecurity infrastructure as recent…
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Navigating the State Energy Policy Landscape: Joe Trotter on The Voice of Reason
The Voice of Reason kicked off 2024 with an insightful discussion between host Andy Hooser and Joe Trotter, the ALEC Director of the Energy,…
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How Soaring Prices Cast A Pall Over Holiday Cheer: Joe Trotter in The Daily Caller
Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, authored an op-ed in the The Daily Caller detailing the burdensome effects of high…
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A Breakdown of the Country’s Energy Prices: Joe Trotter on ALEC Breakdown
Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking…
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2024 Solutions Spotlight: Maintaining Energy Reliability and Affordability
While global instability upended energy prices throughout the world last year, 2024 is a chance for state governments to make sensible, market-based decisions concerning the costs and reliability of the…
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Analyzing Energy Prices Across the States: Joe Trotter on OANN
Joe Trotter, ALEC Environment, Energy, and Agriculture Task Force Director, appeared on One America News Network to detail the latest ALEC…
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Near Record-High Oil Output Hides Lag in Biden Policy Impact: Joe Trotter in The Epoch Times
Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, was featured in The Epoch Times with energy sector experts discussing the long-term concerns…