In a recent statement that has sparked widespread discussion, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright highlighted a stark reality in the global push for renewables. Quoting from the White House Rapid Response account on X: “We definitely want energy from everywhere we can get it. We’re driving nuclear forward in the Trump Administration—but in the last […]
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For years, net-zero advocates have pointed to Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) charts from Lazard, IRENA, and government reports to claim that wind and solar are now the cheapest forms of electricity. These models supposedly prove renewables beat gas, coal, or nuclear on cost. But as Energy News Beat has long argued, this narrative is […]
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This was a great episode with Dr. Tammy Nemeth leading the discussion with our special guest Rupert Darwall. The link to his book is below, and he has a new one coming out soon. We could have used several other titles as well: Who’s Paying for the Green Transition? or Energy Security or Green Dreams? […]
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A compelling chart shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Dr. Matthew M. Wielicki (@MatthewWielicki) cuts through the rhetoric on renewable energy. It ranks U.S. states by electricity affordability and overlays whether they enforce Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and participate in cap-and-trade programs like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The top 10 most affordable states […]
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ENB Pub Note: The Energy Bad Boys are one of my favorite Substack authors out there, and I am sending them a note to get them on the podcast. This is an outstanding article, and will be covered on the Energy News Beat Stand up later today. We highly recommend subscribing to their Substack as […]
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Energy News Beat Exclusive Analysis The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its “Sheltering from Oil Shocks” report on March 20, 2026, and it reads like a blueprint for managed energy rationing. Amid the Middle East conflict that has choked off roughly 20% of global oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz, the IEA outlined a […]
Continue ReadingPresident Trump\’s rallying cry of \”Drill baby Drill\” has become a staple of his energy policy, emphasizing aggressive expansion of domestic fossil fuel production. Yet, the true engine behind the U.S. shale revolution over the past decade hasn\’t been unchecked drilling—it\’s been a story of fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and strong leadership within the industry. […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories DAVID BLACKMON: Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Smashes Biden’s Signature Climate Law Into Pieces May 26, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from David Blackmon on the Daily Caller, and Michael and I will cover this on tommorow’s Energy News Beat Daily Standup. We highly recommend checking out […]
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Daily Standup Weekly Top Stories 2023 – The Year The Renewables Bubble Burst January 20, 2024 Stu Turley In 2023. clean energy witnessed one of the toughest years in its short history. Supply chain issues, the energy crisis post Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing ramp of interest rates and inflation hit […] Egypt’s Gas and […]
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