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?
Energy
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.
NH Gov. Chris Sununu Signing Bill to Ban Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling (But He Likes Wind!)
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
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
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.
“Eliminating Coal Is a Gas, Gas, Gas!”
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)
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
Poor People Are Eating More Meat Which Means They’ll Be Healthier When That Kills the Planet
Liberals have a long-standing desire to end the lives of the less fortunate. People who are not them. It’s not personal, you’re just not good enough for utopia. So, this news about poor folks having healthier lives because they eat more meat has them triggered.
Boom! Boom! Out Go the Lights! (If We Don’t Smarten Up)
The New Hampshire State Supreme Court has sided with the Site Evaluation Committee’s rejection of Northern Pass. If the committee has that authority under law, then that’s the right call. But while some factions are cheering, this is indicative of a serious issue.