It’s been a strange year for California. They had to admit that cleaning up the forests might cut down on Forest fires or thier severity. And now they are building gas-fired power plants to prevent the blackouts that result from relying on too much of that Green* energy.
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natural gas
Northeast ‘Energy Policy’ – How About Freezing to Death My Pretties….
The ‘Grok been sharing the declining fortunes of the New England Energy grid (As well as energy in general) for years. As the left has swept up political power, forward-thinking means green “capacity.” This is useless in the bitter cold when we need it most while what we need – natural gas – is blocked by the same politics.
In Other Middle Eastern News – Israel Is Now a Natural Gas Energy Superpower
Natural Gas is the sensible energy source for the future. It’s cheap, clean, abundant, and you can’t run a wind or solar fame without it. And Israel just put its massive Tamar Offshore Natural Gas field online, which “holds an estimated 8.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.”
NH Gov. Chris Sununu Say No to TCI or Embracing any Sort of Regional Gas Tax
As Skip noted earlier today, we’ve got a lot of coverage on the proposed Transportation Climate Initiative. Summed up, “It’s a Trap.” An abrogation of taxing power and electoral accountability to distant climate ministers you cannot vote out of office. But we have good news. Gov. Chris Sununu says, no way.
What Do Russian Money and Democrat Politicians Have In Common?
If you have grown weary of collusion hoaxes how about a real one? Attacks by various players with shared interests. Goals with significant military and economic consequences for America. Priorities shared by US Democrats and the Russian government.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
Donald Trump Frees Poland From Russian Energy Influence
The Russians must be stupid. They, at least according to a number of unreliable sources, “helped” Donald Trump win the election. So, what? So, he is damaging their economy. Mr. Trump has opposed Russian interests, none more than energy production. He just robbed them of their Gas contracts in Poland.
Without Fossil Fuels Millions of Americans Could Freeze to Death
It’s weeks like this when you learn what ‘cold’ really means. The midwest has seen new record lows all across the region. The kind of cold that only fossil fuels can hold at bay. Assuming you’ve got them in adequate quantities. Which it appears they do not.
Advocates For Affordable Energy In NH Need To Fight for It
An above-the-fold story on the front of the Sunday Union Leader starts with “New gas pipeline gains support.” The project is an underground pipeline to carry natural gas from Manchester to Stratham. Governor Sununu likes it. The Business and Industry Association likes it. Small and large business owners, as well as ratepayers, might like it.
Data Point – CO2 emissions: who loves us, baby!
Certainly not the rest of the world that seemingly looks to government to solve their problems. Here in the US, we look to ourselves and the entrepreunerial and innovative frackers that have unleashed technology to spring God’s energy gift, natural gas, to us are to be thanked – they’ve made it possible to lead the … Read more
Where’d All The CO2 Go?
This is curious. Just when the Global Warming Monkeys we’re complaining about how its totally hot, like…as if we were experiencing, like, Global warming, Ok? OMG! So why is it so damn hot if US CO2 emissions from energy are nearing their lowest since 1991…without cap and trade? Could it just be the weather? … Read more
Candidate Obama Bullish on Oil?
The Financial Times reports (free subscription) that the Obama White House is planning to call on oil companies to increase domestic production. In another Obama speech, today, the new plan is expected to focus on Oil, responsible natural gas, and a hot button for the left–when they claim to be in favor of drilling–forcing oil companies to use idle leases.