Jul 27
Our latest speaker at ALEC, Robert Bradley Jr. is an energy historian and author of several books on energy production. Bradley spoke about energy as the “Master Resource” and highlighted the “Ultimate Resource” theory developed by Julian Simon which explains that as resources become more scarce, prices rise, creating an incentive to adapt. The more …
Feb 08
According to a new report from Bloomberg News, the U.S. is closer to Energy Independence than it has been in 20 years. There are a number of factors that have contributed to this trend, including new discoveries and new technologies that have increased our production of oil and natural gas. Whats remarkable about these gains …
Jan 11
What happens when the Federal Government wants to promote a technology that the free market doesn’t support? Fines and penalties to the tune of $6.8 million. Motor fuel providers are being penalized for not blending in enough biofuel into their gasoline. The problem is that there was not enough cellulosic biofuel produced to meet the governments …
Dec 31
In spite of Washington over regulating, and over taxing, America’s energy producers have made huge steps towards real Energy Independence. From Travis Hoium via The Motley Fool It’s been a transformative year for the energy industry. After decades of reliance on foreign oil, the narrative has turned to drilling in the U.S. , [and]natural gas …
Dec 12
New discoveries and new technologies have put us on the path twoards energy independence. We have the resources, but in order to make the most of what we have, we need the transportation infrastructure( Keystone XL). We also need to make sure that Washington does not regulate the developers to death. From the Wall Street …
Dec 06
No were not Energy Independent yet, but we are moving in that direction. Thanks to new discoveries and innovative new technologies , 2012 will mark the first time in 62 years that the U.S. has exported more oil-based fuels than it has imported. From Bob Evans via Forbes Magazine: Beyond the business innovation that has …
Oct 27
President Ronald Reagan sums up the way the Obama Administration’s regulatory obsession through its cronies at the EPA and other massive federal government departments is reaping havoc on the American economy. Reagan asserts, “Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps …
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