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Hi friends This week @Forbes we break down how and why 2024 candidates’ energy policy is central to their economic policy Plus can we really achieve energy independence? Please feel free to share and Follow me from the story

Via Utility Dive: " State officials blame federal regulation for higher energy prices: ‘Customers are getting hurt.’: Proposed federal limits on fossil fuel power plants will further raise costs and weaken reliability, three state energy officials told a U.S. House subcommittee on Wednesday. " #Energy #Utility #Utilities

President Joe Biden’s energy policies have faced criticism and scrutiny from both sides of the political spectrum. On one hand, environmentalists have criticized his administration for not doing enough to combat climate change and transition to renewable energy sources. On the other hand, conservatives have accused him of restricting domestic energy production and harming the economy. Biden’s decision to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline and impose a moratorium on new oil and gas leases on federal lands have been particularly controversial. These actions have been seen as detrimental to the oil and gas industry, which plays a significant role in the American economy. Additionally, Biden’s push for clean energy initiatives, such as investing in electric vehicles and renewable energy sources, has faced pushback from those who argue that the transition away from fossil fuels will lead to job losses and economic instability. Overall, Biden’s energy policies have created a sense of unease and uncertainty within the energy industry and among American consumers. It remains to be seen how his administration will navigate these challenges and strike a balance between environmental concerns and economic interests.

It's an election year, and talk about "energy independence" has been a hot topic for discussion. So, what does it actually mean? Energy independence means producing more energy than we consume, and currently, it's hard to actually say whether the US is energy independent or not. According to Andrew Campbell, executive director of the Energy Institute at the University of California, Berkeley, energy independence is really just a "political slogan." But the reality is, talk of energy independence could result in a BIG impact on our environment. When politicians talk about energy independence, they're really talking about whether or not the United States will choose to drill or frack in order to produce oil and gas on our land and offshore nearby, both activities that have serious environmental consequences. But in an ideal world, the United States could reach energy independence by transitioning to a clean energy economy instead. Here's our message to voters: ask your candidates what they mean by energy independence and make sure their path to independence aligns with your values. We hope that more candidates will adopt platforms that envision a clean energy future this election cycle! #cleanenergy #winstonsalem #energyindependence

The Truth About Biden’s Energy Policies: Hawley vs Granholm In this video, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) Challenges Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm over the Biden administration’s energy policies. He exposes how these policies are causing gas prices to soar, jobs to disappear, and America to rely on foreign oil. He confronts Granholm with the facts and the data, and shows how she has no answers to his questions. “Thank you for watching this video. I hope you enjoyed it and learned something new. If you did, please give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. And don’t forget to subscribe to my channel and hit the bell icon to get notified of my latest uploads. I appreciate your support and feedback. See you in the next video.” 😁👍 #JoshHawley  #BidenEnergyPolicies #GasPrices #Granholm #SenateHearing #BidenEnergyPolicy #HawleySpeaks #NoToEuropeanPlaybook #AmericanEnergyIndependence

According to findings from the Democratic polling firm, Impact Research, strengthening U.S. energy independence and reducing energy costs are the leading energy policy goals among American voters. ➡️ 62% of moderate Democrats and 58% of Independents agree that reducing energy costs is a top priority. ➡️ Nearly 60% of voters believe that strengthening U.S. energy independence is vital for energy policy.   That’s why a majority of Americans support natural gas – the most affordable, abundant, and cleanest energy source available to us!   Learn more key findings from the Partnership to Address Global Emissions' recent poll: https://lnkd.in/edbiVdpN

Republican congressional energy leaders have weighed into the controversy over the International Energy Agency’s role in the low-carbon transition, sending IEA head Fatih Birol a lengthy letter that said the agency has “strayed from its core mission — promoting energy security” and instead “become an ‘energy transition’ cheerleader.” Learn more >> https://bit.ly/49ekM5O #energypolicy #IEA #energyoutlook #energysecurity #energytransition

Energy affordability is first in mind to Texas voters in thinking about the future of Texas energy, according to our 7th Texas Voter Poll. Opportunity exists to explain the impacts of new energy technologies on future costs. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Po4bEq

Despite concerns about the potential impact of a Republican government on the transition to green energy. There are promising developments. Last March, for the first time, the fossil fuel-rich state of Texas generated more electricity from solar energy than from coal. The clearest sign that economics has changed climate policy in Texas came last year, when several bills to make it harder to build new solar and wind power plants failed to make it to a vote. Positive signal for the future of the energy transition. Source: Financial time #ESG #impactinvesting

If you work in Canada's energy sector, you're likely familiar with Alberta's "War Room" -- formally known as the Canadian Energy Centre (CEC) -- and its efforts to fight "misinformation" against oil and gas. Now, in a surprise twist, the CEC is being shut down! I have the scoop below in my latest piece for pvbuzz|media 👇👇👇 #Albertapolitics #EnergyWarRoom #Climate #fossilfuels #misinformation #taxpayers #energypolitics #CanadianEnergyCentre