Energy Archives - Page 18 of 25

NH Climbs State Business Tax Climate Ladder

October 22, 2019 Steve MacDonald

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

May 27, 2022October 21, 2019 Steve MacDonald

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

October 19, 2019 Steve MacDonald

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

November 12, 2019October 18, 2019 Steve MacDonald

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

October 13, 2019 Steve MacDonald

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!

October 4, 2019 Steve MacDonald

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

October 3, 2019 Steve MacDonald

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?

October 2, 2019 Steve MacDonald

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?

September 30, 2019 Steve MacDonald

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

September 28, 2019 Steve MacDonald

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

September 23, 2019 Steve MacDonald

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

October 20, 2019September 23, 2019 Steve MacDonald

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.

September 22, 2019September 22, 2019 Skip

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.”

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Oil Jumps 20% Day After Attack on Saudis – But The Price is Already Sliding Back

September 18, 2019 Steve MacDonald

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

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 Steve MacDonald

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.

NH Gov. Chris Sununu Signing Bill to Ban Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling (But He Likes Wind!)

August 16, 2021September 10, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Easy money, no up-front taxpayer backstops, and a resource people want and need. So, sure, let’s ban it. That’s the plan according to a report from US News. Gov. Sununu is banning oil and gas drilling off the coast of New Hampshire.

5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Business Utility Bills

September 27, 2019August 30, 2019 Third Party Content

Whether you own a small business or large organisation, keeping the running costs down should be one of your top priorities. When it comes to utilities, being in the know and having the right tips at hand can help keep costs to a minimum. With that in mind, here are five easy things you can … Read more

Report: Electric Vehicles Producing More CO2 than Gas Powered Transportation

July 10, 2022August 29, 2019 Steve MacDonald

A new report on transportation and infrastructure has revealed an issue we’ve covered in the past. Electric vehicles (EV) can have a larger carbon footprint than those with traditional gasoline engines.

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“Eliminating Coal Is a Gas, Gas, Gas!”

August 16, 2021August 27, 2019 Skip

On Tuesday, a few protesters dumped a few buckets of coal at the State House. It was, they said, a bold act of civil disobedience because they stole the coal from the Merrimack Station power plant in Bow. Yes, they admitted this.

Data Point – we DID drill our way to prosperity (another Obama legacy going up in flames)

August 26, 2019 Skip

Indeed, natural gas this year will supply nearly 40% of U.S. power, about double what it provided before the shale revolution. Gas is also the backup fuel to compensate for the natural intermittency of wind and solar power: gas is needed for when “the wind is blowing” and “the sun isn’t shining.” The U.S. is now … Read more