By Gary Abernathy The calendar had just barely heralded the new year when President Donald J. Trump got 2026 off to a rollicking start with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife….
Counting Our Energy Blessings During This Season of Hope
By: Gary Abernathy The Christmas season is upon us, a time of year when many of us reflect on the year that is drawing to a close and on the good times, the sad times,…
Making energy security federal law insulates local officials from political pressure
By: Gary Abernathy Politicizing America’s energy resources by subsidizing “alternatives” and crafting laws that prioritize wind and solar over hydrocarbons leads to more expensive and less reliable electricity generation. When governments choose winners and losers,…
Trump’s National Energy Dominance Council and Balderson’s ARC-ES go hand-in-glove
By: Gary Abernathy The Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act (ARC-ES) introduced in October by Ohio Congressman Troy Balderson (R) contains numerous important features to ensure low-cost, abundant energy for households and businesses, many of…
Climate groups falter, Bill Gates recalibrates, but Al Gore soldiers on
By: Gary Abernathy It’s been an interesting few weeks on the climate hysteria front. Organizations associated with climate alarmism have recently found themselves engulfed in turmoil. Bill Gates has recanted earlier predictions of gloom and…
The Big 3: Social Security, Medicare – and Energy Security
By: Gary Abernathy When defining the one economic aspect of society that most affects every American, the cost of energy always lands in the top position. Think about it: Is there anyone whose daily existence…
When Energy is Done Right, A Rising Tide Will Lift All Boats
By: Gary Abernathy When it comes to energy, the main concern for working class Americans and families in general is affordability. For large tech corporations – and specifically, the huge data centers necessary to fuel…
Thankfully for consumers, the momentum has shifted toward affordable, reliable energy
By: Gary Abernathy Momentum is a crucial factor in success in all walks of life. In sports, a high-performance team builds confidence and enthusiasm, often leading to a string of wins. In politics, legislative victories…
ARC-ES Energy Legislation: An All-American Bill for All Americans
By: Gary Abernathy Imagine if the federal government enacted legislation that would lead to generations of prosperity for Americans without resorting to budget-busting federal handouts or subsidies. Imagine if the law guaranteed the most affordable…
In practice, ‘net zero’ was exactly how much such pledges were worth
By: Gary Abernathy The public “net zero” pledges by countless corporate and political entities in recent years were always baffling. How could the United States or much of the industrialized world reach “net zero” emissions…