President Trump has declared a national emergency involving foreign-made equipment used in America’s bulk-power system. The executive order seeks to prevent certain equipment associated with foreign governments or entities from being purchased, imported, installed, or operated when federal officials determine that it presents an unacceptable security risk. Despite the more dramatic headlines, this isn’t a…
Gas Prices, Political Promises, and the $3 Mirage
There are few things in American life more emotionally charged than the number glowing on a gas station sign. It’s basically our national mood ring, except instead of telling us how we feel, it causes how we feel. So, when Energy Secretary Chris Wright and President Trump start publicly disagreeing about when gas will dip…
Should We Pull the Plug Early? A Look at the OBBBA’s Clean Energy Provision
Today we’re going to take a look at a provision in the OBBBA that puts an early expiration date on federal tax credits for wind, solar, and battery storage projects, pushing them off Uncle Sam’s payroll years sooner than many in the industry expected. Under the old Inflation Reduction Act, these tax perks were set…
A World in Tumult: Finding Faith and Wisdom Amid Chaos
The latest news reads like a global drama with twists, turns, and more subplots than a Dickens novel. From the streets of Ghana to the halls of South Korea’s parliament, from TikTok debates to Trump shaking hands with Zelensky in Paris, it’s a whirlwind of activity that leaves the faithful wondering: how do we make…
Balancing Faith, Freedom, and Sustainability: A Christian Conservative’s Take on Delaware’s New Environmental Bills
Well, folks, it seems the Delaware Senate has been busy bees, buzzing about with a hive of environmental legislation. As an independent Christian conservative who believes in being good stewards of God's green Earth, let's take a gander at these bills, weighing their merits and potential pitfalls. Senate Bill 265: The Delaware Energy Solutions Act…
Trump Taps Doug Burgum for Interior Department: The Pros and Cons of the Pick
In a move that sent a clear message about his priorities, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to head up the Department of the Interior. But that’s not all. Trump’s administration is also creating a new National Energy Council, with Burgum leading the charge to increase American energy production and cut…
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