Senator Shaheen is not my favorite US Senator, policy-wise. I don’t know her personally, and frankly, that is irrelevant. It’s all about the votes, even if I like you as a person. What you do and say matters. And Senator Shaheen just did something fabulous and deserved some praise.
Energy
Democrat Leadership?
Have you ever read an article and just cringed. Well, recently there was an article which began with the statement that: “If there’s one thing the government is good at, it’s fixing massive crises.”
Has Sen. Shaheen Done More for Natural Gas in Ukraine Than in New Hampshire?
There are plenty of ways to lower carbon dioxide emissions if that’s your thing. It’s Jeanne Shaheen’s thing. But what has she done to help New Hampshire? When it comes to cleaner-burning natural gas, little to nothing.
What if Organic Farming Were “Worse” Not “Better?”
If you like the idea and could care less about price, “organic” farming may be your ticket into whatever it is your buying. But if you think it’s better for the planet or feeding people prepare for a surprise.
NH Climbs State Business Tax Climate Ladder
New Hampshire climbed one spot in the annual Tax Foundation report on State Business Tax Climate, from seventh overall to sixth in the nation. Though property taxes, unemployment taxes, and corporate taxes (still) bog us down, our lack of a personal income tax and sales tax keep us in the top ten. The employer tax … Read more
What Will Come of NH Senate Democrat Energy Reforms? In Germany They Made Electricity a Luxury
If you don’t stop using cheap, abundant energy leprechauns riding chariots pulled by unicorns will come and destroy the earth. Sound far-fetched? No more so than NH Democrat energy policy reforms they claim are necessary to “heal the planet.”
Moody’s Analytics Shows the GOP Their Victory Strategy and Why Trump Can Win 2020 in a Landslide
Moody’s predicts presidential elections. I guess they’re good at it. They got it wrong once in 40 years. That was 2016. So, should we believe them when they say Trump will win 2020 in a landslide?
NH Sen. David ‘Rising’ Watters Proposes Regional Gas Tax Set by Unelected Commission
Democrats love taxes. What they love more are taxes (or tax increases) upon which they don’t have to vote. The Regional Green House Gas Initiative is just such a scam. But it’s not the only game in town.
Liz Warren and Ed Markey May be Killing More Than Jobs With Their Latest Bill
Warren hates fracking. She’ll do anything to stop it. Like making it illegal to add infrastructure that would allow us to export more natural gas. Not only will this kill US jobs, but it will also make Europe the slaves of Russian Energy Oligarchs.
Nancy Pelosi’s Son Paul May Have a Ukraine Energy Connection/Scandal Too!
A new name can be added to the exciting cabal of likely Ukraine-Democrat corruption. Paul Pelosi. Paul is the son of politician/millionaire Speaker of the US House, Nancy Pelosi. And Paul has an energy company with dealings in Ukraine.
Technology: Fracking Just Got Cheaper and a Lower Carbon Footprint
Existing fracking fleets are powered by diesel. But this energy sector has long been about technology and cutting costs. This latest innovation not only lowers operation costs, it reduces pollution and their carbon footprint.
Hey Democrats! What’s the Plan for the 6000 Things we Make from Oil Besides Gasoline?
Part of the problem with Democrats, and there are plenty of them, is that their obsession with keeping oil in the ground is not just impractical; it is impossible.
Isn’t It Time to ‘Blame’ Trump for Gas Prices NOT Going Up?
One of the great things about being around for so long is that we’ve got a massive archive. Years of reporting and links about Democrat behavior. Like how the moment gas prices inch up they yell at Republicans and claim they are shills enriching big oil.
As Predicted, Busy-Body NH Legislators Killed Off Biomass Energy in the Granite State
The biomass power debate is virtually ended in New Hampshire. This past week federal regulators declared the NH law to force power companies to buy electricity from wood-burning plants, illegal. Yesterday the plants dropped their court case.
Energy Policy: Democrats Must Love Middle Eastern Wars
The initial reaction to the Iranian backed strike against their Saudi enemies energy infrastructure was a 20% spike in oil. That lasted a day. Prices quickly dropped and a week later oil prices remain stable.
Federal Regulators Save New Hampshire Ratepayers from Biomass-Whooping
New Hampshire’s Biomass mess is winding down. The Legislature refused to override the governor’s veto on a timber-industry sop. And federal Regulators declared the original law whose veto was overridden invalid. Ratepayers should be cheering.
NH State Senator Jeb Bradley: Boo hoo. Live by the lie, die by the lie.
Karma (reformatted, emphasis mine): [Bradley] Burned by Sierra Club: “Some supporters of the wood-burning power plants are very upset at the New Hampshire Sierra Club.”
Oil Jumps 20% Day After Attack on Saudis – But The Price is Already Sliding Back
You can still get gas for $2.19 a gallon in my town even after Iranian proxies attacked a major Saudi oil facility. But for how long? Within a day the average price for a barrel of oil shot up 20%, which sounds like a lot until you realize that only lifts it to $70.00 per barrel.
Elizabeth Warren’s Promise to Hurt the Poor and Make America Dependent on Our Enemies Again
A Quick take from this week’s program: Elizabeth Warren has a plan for American Energy dependence. She’s promised to implement it on day one if elected. It’s bad for you, job creators, the poor, and America, but it’s great news for our enemies.