TEA Takes: Opinion

Biden’s Green Slush Fund. There has long been a problem with the way taxpayer dollars are handed out to support renewable energy endeavors. It is almost as if because of the warm and fuzzy packaging…

America’s Energy Dream Team hits the field. It’s still less than two months since President Trump and his new administration got to work, but getting to work is literally what they’ve done. While many presidents…

Chris Wright is Right: A Better Energy Future Why? The newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright understands that inspiration and technology are the solution to our energy needs, not protest and propaganda. Hydrocarbons…

Build, baby, build is here, and it’s starting with the tech world.  In one of his first major actions—literally one day after his inauguration—President Trump announced an ambitious plan to put the United States at…

With a newly inaugurated President Trump and a new Congress taking charge, the mood for change is strong in Washington and throughout the nation. And, in what would be a huge part of that change,…

We’ve been pointing out the damage to America’s energy security and future from the President Biden’s green-at-any-cost policies for the last four years. We even gave it a name—The Biden Bill. Unfortunately, this administration has…

As much of the U.S. starts off 2025 with icy weather that has nearly 35 million Americans under winter storm warnings from the Midwest to the East Coast, it seems Mother Nature has decided to show us…

As we all break for the season, heading our different ways to celebrate Christmas with our families and wrap up the end of 2024, we have a lot of cause for hope. America is at…

China recently launched another attack in what has been called “supply chain warfare” when it banned the export of certain rare minerals to the U.S. While this may not be on the radar of most Americans, it…

Many Americans winding down from a holiday week of family, food and travel are being blasted with the first winter weather of the season. Weather can be unpredictable and that’s why we need a reliable and steady…

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we at TEA are counting several things to be thankful for in the energy world: With the recent election, a whole new world of energy opportunities is on the…

We heard “Drill, baby, Drill” often during the recent election. And, at TEA, we couldn’t be more excited about taking advantage of our vast American energy resources. But, if we are going to truly reap…

For the last four years, we saw the results of bad energy policies—$5/gallon gasoline, energy prices skyrocketing and fueling inflation on almost all other goods and services. After a hard-fought battle to elect pro-American energy…

On Tuesday November 5th, America will go to the polls in an extremely close and important election. We’ve spent a lot of time here telling you why the Bidenomics that have now become Kamalanomics are…

It’s Halloween Week and while we’d all like to celebrate the scary fun day of ghouls, ghosts and goblins, an even bigger day looms—Election Day. In just a few spooky days, America will head to…

With the fast growth of artificial intelligence and the giant data centers that support it and other tech advances, we are looking at a future where we will need more and more energy. Renewable energy…

And the end of last week, there were over 3 million homes and businesses in Florida without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. At the same time, nearly 100,000 were still without power in…

You’ve heard us talk a lot about the Energy Security ARC and why it is the common-sense energy path that Americans need to be safe and successful. But, each component of the ARC is an important step…

The last several years have shown just how important energy security and affordability is in the lives of everyday Americans. Increasing energy costs and the highest gasoline prices in the history of the U.S. have…

This fall, TEA is celebrating its 5th anniversary of fighting for affordable, reliable and clean American energy security. And, that makes it a great time to look back at all we’ve accomplished, but also forward…

Last week, we watched Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debate the issues, and they showed us two very different paths for the future of America. No issue shows that contrast like energy policy. When it…

As summer winds down and the kids head back to school, Americans are about to find themselves flooded with information about the upcoming election. Between television ads, candidate debates, fundraising emails and social media posts…

Labor Day is usually a day to take a moment and appreciate American workers and the great nation they have built. However, as we enter the home stretch of election season, it is also a…

It’s the time of year when our social media feeds are loaded with pictures of kids heading back to school. But, behind those bright, smiling faces are a lot of hidden costs for everyday American…

Keeping up with summer’s heat and surprise storms puts pressure on our electrical grid, and increasingly, it just can’t hold up. And, energy policies from the Biden-Harris administration and green-at-all-costs state governments are only adding…

TEA has long said that government incentives to prop up renewable energy, as we continue to cancel investments into affordable and reliable energy sources like American natural gas, would eventually cost American families and businesses…

We have seen a whirlwind of unexpected political changes in the last few weeks. But, with approximately three months until the November election, it is important to cut through the noise and rhetoric and start…

At TEA, we have been saying it for some time—Affordable, Reliable and Clean energy is the key to our American energy independence. Recently, the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force…

We’ve all seen the headlines over the last couple years about the surge toward new technological advances like artificial intelligence. So many buzzwords swirl around these innovations but one that everyday Americans should pay attention…

This week, we’re continuing our TEA series exposing the “green” groups working to influence our American energy policy. In recent years, that influence has skyrocketed—creating a new industry flush in cash working to stack the…

We all know the energy concerns that American families face in the summer months. Increased gas prices as we hit the roads for summer vacations. Rising electricity bills as we turn on the air conditioning…

As we celebrate our nation this week, The Empowerment Alliance would like to remind everyone that our energy independence is essential to the American independence we celebrate. That’s why America needs an Energy Security ARC….

We’re getting Back to Basics again today as we explore TEA’s guiding principle: We believe there are four pillars to every American’s energy birthright, and it is our obligation to ensure every citizen benefits from…

TEA is supporting a new, common-sense energy agenda to Make Clean American Energy Affordable Again. The Energy Security ARC is the plan American families need to ensure we all have access to Affordable, Reliable and…

This week, we’re continuing our TEA series exposing the “green” groups working to influence the November election. Last summer, four major environmental groups gave Biden an early endorsement in an attempt to shore up “green” votes for…

We often talk about the skyrocketing costs and energy challenges that come during the winter months. But, as the summer heats up, the sunny season comes with its own energy hurdles. Gasoline prices have been…

On this Memorial Day, The Empowerment Alliance would like to honor all the Americans who served and gave their lives for this great nation. We fight for American energy independence for many reasons, but most…

Today, we are talking about the next in our Back to Basics series exploring TEA’s guiding principle: We believe there are four pillars to every American’s energy birthright, and it is our obligation to ensure…

Last summer, four major environmental groups gave Biden an early endorsement in an attempt to shore up “green” votes for the embattled president. But, who are these groups really that showcase their celebrity board members and hoard…

With about six months to go until the 2024 election, it’s time to take a look at the energy stakes that are on the ballot this year. That’s why TEA is announcing a new tool,…

Since TEA’s start, we have been guided by this principle: We believe there are four pillars to every American’s energy birthright, and it is our obligation to ensure every citizen benefits from America’s vast natural…

Today marks the 54th annual Earth Day—a holiday started in 1970 to mobilize people around the world to protect our environment. We hear A LOT about climate change these days, but really, how are we doing…

Most of us would agree, we dread Tax Day, and one of the worst combinations is taxes and energy. We’re already being crushed by inflation—which is driven by higher energy prices. Since Biden took office…

A new study has verified what we at The Empowerment Alliance have been saying for some time: natural gas is the clean, affordable and reliable American energy source we need most to power our lives!…

Back in 2013, then-President Barack Obama received a “Lie of the Year” award for his frequent Obamacare claim, “If you like your health care plan, you can keep it.” Fast forward to the political landscape…

At TEA we’re often warning of the dangers of the green-at-any-cost agenda and the damage it will do to clean, affordable and reliable American energy. Thankfully, we haven’t quite reached that dire energy future yet,…

Today is Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day! So, TEA is celebrating the energy utility workers that keep American natural gas flowing to our homes and businesses. Because of them, we can all enjoy the benefits…

  President Biden delivered an election year State of the Union address last week, and unsurprisingly didn’t have a lot to say about energy. His energy remarks were devoted to taking credit for “tens of…

All the energy headlines in one place: Check out the TEA Newsroom for the top energy stories, updated every weekday! TEA is excited to announce a new resource to keep you empowered with accurate information…

In Montana, a notable climate court case has finally found its way to the state’s Supreme Court. A 2023 district court ruling in Held v. Montana outrageously determined that 16 young people had been “injured” by…

We’ve talked a lot here about the terrible energy policy decisions we’ve seen from President Biden’s administration—blocking the Keystone XL pipeline, draining the strategic petroleum reserve, empowering China with his green-at-any-cost energy agenda. The list…

All the energy headlines in one place: Check out the TEA Newsroom for the top energy stories, updated every weekday! Love is in the air this week, so it’s a great opportunity to remind everyone…

All the energy headlines in one place: Check out the TEA Newsroom for the top energy stories, updated every weekday! We’ve talked about Pres. Biden’s terrible decision to limit liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. But,…

All the energy headlines in one place: Check out the TEA Newsroom for the top energy stories, updated every weekday! In the latest election year maneuver, the Biden Administration is now acting to restrict liquefied…

All the energy headlines in one place: Check out the TEA Newsroom for the top energy stories, updated every weekday! Just in time for the frigid weather and snow that’s blanketing much of the country,…

Across the country Americans are enjoying a break as gasoline prices hover around or even below the $3 per gallon mark. That price is nearly 20 cents cheaper than prices at the pump just a…

CHECK IT OUT: The TEA Newsroom – your trusted source for breaking energy stories! Ringing in the New Year also rings in our next big U.S. election year. As the season of campaigning ramps up, you’re likely…

The holidays are always a great time for reflection—on the year past as well as the one to come. Thankfully, as a nation, we are blessed with so much freedom and prosperity. And, yet, so…

As we start winding down 2023, we’re taking a moment to look at all we’ve accomplished this year…and a few things we wish we could forget. This year we continued to see a green-at-any-cost agenda…

For the next week, leaders from around the world will attend the United Nation’s annual Climate Change Conference, or COP28. While Joe Biden’s Climate Envoy John Kerry and crew will likely put on a big…

CHECK IT OUT: The TEA Newsroom – your trusted source for breaking energy stories! As we head into the holiday shopping season and chilly winter weather, this is the time of year that many American…

CHECK IT OUT: The TEA Newsroom – your trusted source for breaking energy stories! Thanksgiving is here and we are grateful for living in the greatest nation on earth where individual freedom and prosperity ring…

At the 40th anniversary of World War II’s Normandy invasion, President Ronald Reagan concluded his remarks by saying: “We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we may always…

Tomorrow is Election Day for many local and state offices across the country. The people elected to local positions may not have the high profile of the men and women we send to Washington, D.C….

  Halloween is usually a time to celebrate the fun side of the spooky season—costumes, candy and carved pumpkins. Unfortunately, there are some genuinely scary things going on in the energy world. Here’s just a…

We have talked a lot here about American energy independence and how important it is for our security. But, it’s really the combination of energy independence with democratic ideals that can make the entire world…

After a tragic and terrifying week staring into the face of true evil, The Empowerment Alliance hold the people of Israel in our thoughts, prayers, and actions. Last week, we started this email by saying:…

The world is a safer place when America leads. This has been true throughout the history of our great nation and it remains true now—especially when it comes to our energy resources. Liquified natural gas…

As we shift into fall, American families face more changes than the leaves turning on their trees and football back on their televisions. The colder weather will bring all new energy costs as temperatures drop…

Most Americans don’t spend a lot of time thinking about how their energy gets to them—how their gasoline got to the pump or the natural gas supplying their electricity got to their provider. And, frankly,…

Bans, bans, and more bans. We often talk about the freedom and liberty we enjoy in this great nation and how important it is to protect it. But, it’s easy for everyday Americans who are…

Today marks the anniversary of one of America’s greatest tragedies, but also one of our greatest triumphs as we came together as a nation to rebuild, recover and always remember those we lost. It is…

As we celebrate Labor Day, TEA would like to thank all the energy workers that keep our lights on, keep us moving and keep the rest of our country working. The energy industry that brings…

As we head into the end of summer and the Labor Day holiday, TEA would like to take a moment to talk about how important affordable and reliable energy—especially from American energy sources like natural…

As the calendar turns and we head into the back-to-school season with all the expenses that come with it, American families are once again facing tighter budgets from increased energy costs. In a new piece…

As we head into the sweltering hot days of August, Americans across the country are facing all kinds of extreme weather. The Eastern United States was pounded with storms that knocked out power for millions…

It seems the “Biden bill” at the gas pump is making a triumphant return just as American families are getting ready to take end of summer trips. Prices at the pump climbed approximately 25 cents…

Over-the-top, fearmongering headlines about climate change have become a regular thing these days. But, recently, the green-at-any-cost crowd and the media who megaphone their doomsday predictions have really outdone themselves. Now, they are talking about…

We’ve all been hearing the promises of how electric vehicles (EVs) are going to save the world. And, maybe they will even help us improve the environment…slightly. One analysis showed that all the cars and…

In what sounds more like a villainous plot from a James Bond movie, a recent report showed that the Biden Administration has been looking at blocking the sun as a way of battling climate change. Just…

We’ve all seen it as we travel around this great country. Beautiful green fields and open land suddenly marred by huge solar installations. Even if we agree that there is a place for solar power…

Recently, a strange trial closed in a Montana state court. In this unprecedented case, a group of young people—of course represented by activist lawyers from the green-at-any-cost movement—are suing the state they live in for…

As we prepare to head into the heart of summer, most everyday Americans are already bracing for the energy issues that come with the season. Gasoline prices start to tick up as families get in…

Recent polling data backs up what we at TEA have been saying all along—every day Americans want clean, affordable, reliable energy and they know that natural gas provides it in abundance. Here are just a few…

Since we launched, The Empowerment Alliance has been bringing energy news and information to your inboxes. Now, we are excited to announce the launch of a new resource for you, our valued TEA activists: the TEA…

Recently, a common-sense measure to urge continued and much-needed investment in natural gas infrastructure was introduced in the Ohio Legislature. Ohio Senate Resolution 121 sponsored by Ohio Sen. Michael A. Rulli is a great example of the…

While most of us are going about our lives, a battle has been raging in Washington D.C. over government spending and the debt ceiling. In short if an agreement isn’t reached soon, the United States…

The harsh realities of President Biden’s extreme Green New Deal-like policies may finally be catching up with him. The UAW recently announce that it would be withholding a re-election endorsement for Biden’s 2024 presidential run until…

Reports all across the county are predicting sky-rocketing electricity rates going into the summer months. Some areas are facing as much as a 30 percent spike in electric bills this summer. There are some obvious reasons for prices going up—like increased demand as…

We’ve been talking about the Biden administration pushing more and more green-at-any-cost schemes on the American people for some time. Their agenda has included mandating a major shift to electric vehicles, attacks on American oil…

The Biden Administration has proposed new rules limiting emissions for all vehicles, ranging from passenger cars to tractor-trailers. Automakers and their supply chain employees, as well as working Americans and families who simply depend on their cars to get where they need to…

We’re all used to out-of-touch, “woke” activism coming out of Hollywood. Most of it seems pretty silly—something we everyday Americans just don’t have the time to take seriously. But, last week, a movie was released…

Last week, The U.S. House of Representatives finally passed common-sense energy legislation, appropriately named the Lower Energy Costs Act. House Republicans, led by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) introduced the GOP energy package, to reverse President…

We’ve all heard the hype from the green-at-any-cost crowd that we need to electrify everything to head off their predictions of certain climate destruction. But, if they get their way, what does that really mean…

Another week and more climate-change hypocrisy to report. Noted author and energy expert Robert Bryce provides details of the “Climate Aristocrats” who want to take away your natural gas stove, while they burn through hundreds of thousands…

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! The most recent green-at-any-cost scheme coming out of Washington is a proposed carbon tariff that will supposedly combat climate change. TEA supports holding the true polluters on the…

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! VP Kamala Harris recently claimed the Biden administration had “reduced heating and electricity bills.” Really? The facts are natural gas prices are up over 62% since…

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! The Department of Energy recently announced plans to create a government designation for “clean” natural gas. This is exactly the kind of unnecessary overreach and overregulation that…

Ford Motor Company recently announced that it would slash nearly 4,000 jobs in Europe as the company’s shifts to electric vehicle (EV) production. That’s an ominous sign of things to come for our domestic auto industry. The…

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! As the saying goes: words matter. The green-at-all-cost crowd uses any number of carefully selected buzz words to make their movement sound beneficial to everyday Americans….

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! According to recent reports, wind turbines taller than the Statue of Liberty are collapsing, some right here in the U.S.. Even worse, some of these turbines have…

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! Ohio lawmakers designating American natural gas as green energy has rattled the green-at-all-costs crowd. Critics are trying to attack the initiative from all sides. But, the…

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! Last week, we talked about a bureaucratic scheme to potentially ban gas stoves, and it all seemed pretty absurd at the time. Well, the jokes on…

In the latest wacky but scary scheme coming from the Biden Administration, unelected bureaucrats on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission proposed a potential ban on the gas stoves that 40 percent of American households…

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! Last week, first-of-its-kind legislation was signed into law in Ohio that will benefit the poorest households and the smallest businesses. Reliable, clean, and affordable energy for…

As we head into 2023, TEA plans to keep you informed (and amused) with even more important energy news! As we launch the New Year, we’d like to take you on a walk back through…

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! The holiday season is a time of hope. So, after a long year of enduring the skyrocketing energy prices and crushing inflation created by Grinch-in-Chief Biden,…

At The Empowerment Alliance, we don’t like to give the green-at-any-cost crowd a lot of props, but we can say one thing for them—they have a plan. It might be a bad plan to take…

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! The Empowerment Alliance’s eight-point common sense energy agenda is a step-by-step guide to an energy independent United States with affordable, clean and reliable energy available to everyone. And…

Next week, the state of Georgia will vote in an important run-off election to fill their U.S. Senate seat. And, once again, affordable energy is on the ballot. While this is a race decided by…

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! As we gather with our families and share food and fellowship this Thanksgiving, we need to pause for a few moments, reflect and be thankful for our…

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! This Election Day likely resulted in mixed feelings for many of us. President Biden’s war on our energy independence has been unrelenting and costly. One new study…

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! Tomorrow is Election Day and, as you cast your vote, one of the most important things you can remember is: Affordable energy is on the ballot….

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! In honor of the spooky season, The Empowerment Alliance thought we would share a scary story of the nightmarish energy world we could live in if…

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! A few weeks ago, we said “winter is coming” and the rising costs of home heating was going to be a huge burden for American families….

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! When we issued our first 100 Day report card of the new Biden Administration’s policy decisions we said, “Instead of unleashing the potential of our domestic energy industry, the Biden…

JUST RELEASED: Download our “How to Run on Energy” Guide! Back in December 2020, for the first time in 35 years, the U.S. imported no weekly crude oil from Saudi Arabia. It was a small moment in time,…

Heating costs are expected to increase by 17%, mainly impacting lower-income families, according to a new report from National Energy Assistance Directors Association. In fact, home energy prices have gone up more than 35% since…

Recently, American manufacturers sent a letter to lawmakers calling for more natural gas pipelines. As their letter put it: “Without ensuring that pipeline capacity is available, lives are at risk, as well as our nation’s…

After months of skyrocketing energy prices around the world, it looks like some global energy players want to make things even worse—and our leaders in Washington are helping them do it.  Earlier this month, Russia shut…

Over the last several years, a trend has taken hold in business circles called the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) movement. ESG aims to quantify a company’s social and environmental impact. Most Americans, to the detriment of…

This Labor Day, TEA thanks all the workers who have built this great country. Their work is all around us every day—in the cars we drive, the products we use and the energy that powers…

Let’s be blunt and hear TEA loud and clear: the world is NOT coming to an end because of climate change in 2025, 2030, 2035, 2050, or the end of the century, as the green-at-all-costs…

“Fossil fuels are incredibly expensive. Not the price you pay at the well, but the cost to society is extremely high.” Dr. Andrew Dessler, Director of Texas Center for Climate Studies and Reta A. Haynes Chair in…

This week, we explore the last step in TEA’s Common Sense Energy Agenda: Expand energy technical trades education and training programs. Why does it matter?  The U.S. oil and natural gas industry supports 10.9 million American jobs, and it is a…

This week, we explore the seventh step in TEA’s Common Sense Energy Agenda: Lead the world in renewable natural gas (RNG) technologies. So, why is RNG so important to a Common Sense Energy Agenda? We generate…

The Natural Gas is Green movement continues to grow! The Empowerment Alliance family has been saying it all along: Natural Gas is Green energy. Now, that message is on the move elsewhere. Earlier this summer,…

This week, we explore the fifth step in TEA’s Common Sense Energy Agenda: Promote natural gas as a GREEN energy source in all appropriate applications. The United States is the world leader in clean air quality….

This week, we explore the fourth step in TEA’s Common Sense Energy Agenda: Build more natural gas and energy pipelines. That’s why it was so good to see a recent victory for our agenda and the Mountain Valley…

On this Fourth of July, The Empowerment Alliance would like to take a moment to remember that energy independence is essential to the American independence we celebrate today. Over the last several years, we’ve worked hard…

“Expensive energy is the enemy of the poor. Full stop.”  Renowned energy expert and journalist, Robert Bryce, joined TEA recently as the guest on our new VIDEO episode of the Empowering America Podcast. Bryce discussed a…

American natural gas is America’s most affordable and reliable green energy. Encouraging its further use in the power generation and transportation sectors will continue to improve America’s air quality and its leadership in CO2 emissions reduction. Who wins?…

The Natural Gas Is Green movement has begun! Last week, support surged after Representative Troy Balderson (R-OH) released a resolution to officially recognize the environmental and economic benefits of clean, green, American natural gas. So far, 13…

The Empowerment Alliance has been saying it all along: Natural gas is green. It’s clean. And it’s abundant, American energy right under our feet. This week Representative Troy Balderson (R-OH) released a resolution to officially recognize that…

Earlier this year, we compiled a list of President Biden’s “green-at-any-cost,” anti-energy actions and their costs to the American people. Since then, energy prices and inflation have only continued to skyrocket. While government actions have long affected…

Earlier this year, we compiled a list of President Biden’s “green-at-any-cost, anti-energy actions and their costs to the American people. Since then, energy prices and inflation have only continued to skyrocket. While government actions have long…

This week, we explore the third step in TEA’s Common Sense Energy Agenda: Encourage States to prohibit natural gas bans. Over the last few years, dozens of cities—primarily in California, on the West Coast and…

The idea of a carbon tax is once again rearing its ugly head in Washington. What exactly does that mean for American consumers? Well, a carbon tax requires putting a price tag on carbon emissions….

This week, we continue to walk down TEA’s Common Sense Energy Agenda, by exploring the second step in that path: Secure America’s energy independence with natural gas and make the world safer. First, let’s talk…

Last week, we introduced you to TEA’s Path To America’s Common Sense Energy Agenda, and now we would like to explore the first step in that path: Recognize natural gas is green. And why does…

In America, natural gas is pound for pound the most affordable, cleanest, most efficient, most effective, most reliable, and safe source of energy, and we have nearly 100 years of it. That’s plenty of time…

As we all hand over some of our hard-earned money to the government today on Tax Day, everyone should also be thinking about the hidden “tax” the Biden Administration and its misplaced policies are putting…

President Biden recently gave a speech about how he was going to “lower gas prices at the pump for American families.” In between trying to pass blame on oil companies for a year of his…

You’ve likely been hearing a lot about energy independence lately—an important topic we’ve been talking about for some time here. But, with the uncertainty of global events after the Russian invasion of Ukraine combined with…

The skyrocketing prices and inflation that every-day Americans are facing right now isn’t news to anyone—we’ve all seen the prices ticking up everywhere from the gas pump to the grocery store. The cost of groceries…

As we’ve discussed here before, one of Putin’s strongest pieces of leverage in the Ukraine conflict he initiated is Russia’s stranglehold on providing energy to European nations. Europe gets about 40% of its natural gas…

We’ve talked here a lot about how China has a near monopoly on materials commonly called rare earth metals and other minerals that are necessary ingredients to build solar panels, as well as wind turbines…

The last few weeks have been tough to watch and hard to believe as a complex and terrible war unfolds on the other side of the world. But, during this tragic time, it’s important to…

It’s a somber task to look back at the words we wrote just a week ago and regret that they were indeed correct. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Ukraine as…

Usually spring would provide a source of hope for Americans looking forward to family road trips to vacation destinations. But the frightening situation unfolding with Russia over the last several weeks and a brutally expensive…

Last week, we talked about the literal costs of the Biden Administration’s “green-at-any-cost” agenda in terms of job losses and long-term damage to our economy. This week, we want to take another look from a…

We’ve talked a lot about how the Biden Administration’s “green-at-any-cost” agenda is contributing to higher energy bills and skyrocketing costs at the gas pump. And, those costs are absolutely harmful to hard-working Americans right here…

For the last few weeks, you have heard a lot about the situation along the Ukrainian and Russian border. Meanwhile, a story you’ve likely heard little or nothing about is the Biden Administration’s move to…

Last week, President Biden held a marathon press conference covering a wide range of topics. We would hope that such a lengthy discussion would reveal some fresh ideas and strategies to help the hard-working Americans…

For the one-year anniversary of the Biden presidency, we are going to take a moment to assess the results of a year of the Biden energy agenda. We would love to say that his marks…

Last week we kicked off the new year by focusing on our belief in the American People. This week we at The Empowerment Alliance turn our focus to our belief in America herself and our…

The breaking dawn of a new year is the opportunity to express the truth and hope of the future. In a world filled with negativity and a constant drum beat of criticism, we want to…

Happy Holidays from The Empowerment Alliance! As you hopefully gather with family and friends this holiday season, it is a good time to consider the ways we use energy in our daily lives and those…

Lately, it seems we are bombarded with doomsday scenarios and dire predictions. To hear it told, there is little hope for today and even less for tomorrow unless we take drastic actions that completely derail…

  Did you know? The Biden Administration has developed a real pattern of downplaying rising costs driven by their policies. To hear them tell it, inflation and skyrocketing energy costs are completely out of their…

Did you know? The holiday shopping season officially kicked off this weekend, and those huge totals at the register are a stark reminder of the toll the “Biden Bill”—increased prices driven by inflation and skyrocketing…

As we head into a week of Thanksgiving, it’s important to step back and remember all the things that we are thankful for as Americans—as well as individuals—because often what we are grateful for is…

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for the Biden Administration and it’s really shown a spotlight on how truly out-of-touch they are with the lives of real, hard-working Americans. With jet-setting at the recent…

Did you know? As we predicted last week, Election Day showed how hugely important local elections and the issues they address are. One stunning example of this was the Republican sweep in Virginia. The results send a…

Did you know? We’ve all heard plenty—perhaps too much—about what’s going on in Washington.  Wrong policies and poor leadership have caused inflation and skyrocketing energy prices, making practically everything—from gas to appliances to groceries—cost more…

Did you know? Among the many costly proposals being floated by the Biden Administration and Green New Dealers in Washington is a “methane tax” on oil and natural gas facilities. That’s right, just as energy…

Did you know? A recent poll found that a majority of Americans oppose paying even a $2 monthly tax on U.S. residential electric bills in order to address climate change. And, even more oppose paying…

Did you know? According to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, natural gas bills in the U.S. could be as much as 30 percent higher this winter. That means the average cost to heat a…

Did you know? At the same time the U.S. oil and gas industry has increased energy production to power our country, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions have declined. That is why it is outright misleading when…

Did you know? Last week, President Biden gave his first speech as president in front of the United Nations General Assembly. During his remarks, Biden rehashed many of the energy policy proposals we’ve been hearing…

President Biden, Surely you know that the United States is enjoying its best air quality in the last half century or longer. Surely know that America is a world leader in reducing emissions because of…

Did you know domestic energy makes you safer? We talk a lot about how using our own American domestic energy sources, like natural gas, creates jobs and ensures more affordable energy for American families and…

Friends, We would like to say thank you to the world’s greatest labor force: all the U.S. workers out there, and a special shoutout to America’s energy workers who keep our lights on, keep us…

Did you know that Energy Independence is essential to America’s Independence? The Empowerment Alliance has been built on our faith in the American people and our nation’s ingenuity as powerful tools that, when brought together…

Did you know that scare tactics and lies are being used to persuade you?   We’ve all heard politicians and media outlets asserting that “extreme” weather, like the recent heatwave in the Pacific northwest or increased rainfall…

Did you know? This week the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a doomsday report chock full of more dire predictions about the future effects of climate change. If it all sounds a…

Did you know? We hear a lot of feel-good buzz words thrown around on energy issues. There’s renewable energy, green energy, and clean energy. There are ambitious goals to be “carbon free” or “zero emissions.” But,…

Did you know?  Electric vehicle company, Tesla, recently announced its financials for this quarter and the company made $354 million from selling environmental carbon credits—not cars. So, how does a company that sells cars make that…

Did you know?    As most Americans are well aware, there have been huge price jumps at the gas pump at the height of summer driving season. We’ve been dragged back to the era of gas…

Did you know?   Last summer we saw blackouts in California during heat wave that brought that state’s power grid to the breaking point. Now, as we head into those same dog days of summer,…

Did you know?    Here at The Empowerment Alliance, we love the summer activities of traveling, relaxing in the sun, and grilling out as much as anyone. But these activities are not free. And, unfortunately,…

As our Founding Fathers fought for national independence, now we must fight for America’s energy independence for the lasting good of our nation and future generations. The Empowerment Alliance wishes you and yours a Happy…

Did you know? Voters in Switzerland rejected a referendum that would have increased fees and taxes on motor vehicle fuels and air travel, as well as restricting industrial emissions and building renovations. The proposed Swiss…

Did you know?   Last week, the developer of the Keystone XL pipeline announced it was permanently canceling the project, after the Biden administration pulled its permit as one of their first official acts. This pipeline would…

Did you know? Outdoor clothing and gear company, North Face, has recently been called out for its “crazy hypocrisy” in refusing to sell jackets to companies in the oil and gas industry. In a video, CEO of…

Did you know? Republican leaders in Congress have put forth their own infrastructure plan that attempts to find common ground with Biden, while applying common-sense principles that protect America’s future. The Democrat proposal would spend…

Welcome to a special Memorial Day edition of the Afternoon TEA. Did you know? When American voters are asked: “Is a clean environment important to you?” just about everyone replies yes. However, this overwhelming majority…

Did you know?     The International Energy Agency recently released a report calling for “net-zero emissions” by 2050, as well as eliminating gas-powered cars by 2035 and an end to new oil and gas development almost…

Did you know?     In the Texas cold snap last February, 130 people died after “critical pieces of natural-gas infrastructure” were shut down. And, millions of American businesses and households experienced rolling blackouts as…

Did you know?       Recently, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry said, “Even if we get to net zero, we still have to get carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere … This is a…

Did you know?     We recently passed President Biden’s first 100 days in office and just about everybody is assessing the impact of his policies and what they mean for the American people. Unfortunately,…

Did you know? The White House recently hosted a summit of world leaders to discuss climate change and emissions limits the United States would impose on itself under the Paris Climate Agreement. The invitees included…

Did you know? Nearly half of all households in the United States experienced at least some loss of employment income since March 2020. Access to affordable, reliable energy is one thing that can make a difference for the American…

Did you know?       The Biden administration recently released an “infrastructure” plan with a $2 trillion price tag. Hidden among the huge tax hikes and sweeping proposals to “reimagine and rebuild a new…

Did you know?   In the first two months of 2021, China’s natural gas output was 13.5% over the previous year. That’s on top of over 10 percent annual growth in natural gas production in…

Did you know? Natural gas currently powers more than 175,000 vehicles in the United States. According to NGV America, about 50 different manufacturers in the U.S. produce 100 different models of vehicles and engines fueled…

Did you know? In the last few weeks, a series of Iran-backed attacks in the Middle East have shown that American adversaries are feeling emboldened. The attacks have included rockets aimed at the U.S. Embassy…

Did you know? The natural gas industry alone supports 4.1 million U.S. jobs. But, that isn’t where the jobs end. The oil and gas energy supply chain is made up of over 120,000 companies, of…

Did you know? Joe Biden’s newly appointed “Climate Czar” Gina McCarthy recently said, “Everything eventually has to be electrified. And so we need to have a grid system that actually allows that to be seamless….

Did you know? Millions of American businesses and households—over 2.5 million in Texas alone—recently experienced rolling blackouts as extreme winter weather blanketed the Central U.S. Last summer we saw blackouts in California during a summer…

Did you know? The Northeast United States sits near one of the largest natural gas deposits in the world. Despite that, each winter, natural gas prices in New England spike well above the rest of…

Did you know? America should be very concerned that Joe Biden’s slate of energy and environment cabinet nominees will roll back our progress—resulting in higher energy costs for families and small businesses, while ensuring that…

Did you know? As one of his first acts as President, Joe Biden made a high-profile gesture of rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, an Obama-era international pact to lower emissions. Studies have found that U.S….

Did you know? It was recently announced that Joe Biden plans to shut down construction of the Keystone XL pipeline as one of his first acts as President. Pipelines like Keystone XL provide American families…

Did you know? For the first time in 35 years, the United States imported zero barrels of oil from Saudi Arabia in the last week of 2020! As recently as 2017, the U.S. was routinely importing over…

Did you know? We are all aware of the rapid development of the COVID-19 vaccine, but according to a recent article by Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Mark P. Mills, “One of the least noted aspects…

Did you know? Tomorrow, Americans in Georgia will make one final choice that will shape the upcoming course of the U.S. and its energy policies. So much is at stake. Set on the wrong course,…

Did you know? As we look back at all we have learned this year and then look forward to the new year to come, it is an appropriate time to consider America’s energy future. Over…

Did you know? After a long and hard year, American families are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with their loved ones—even in the face of continued challenges. This is truly a time when an…

Did you know? Rare earth metals from China recently surged in price. The soaring prices are attributed to increased tensions between China and the U.S. and other developed nations, as well as a new Chinese…

Did you know? According to energy research group Wood Mackenzie, in order to adapt to the 100 percent renewable power grid called for in extreme schemes like the Green New Deal, some costly and nearly…

Did you know? Currently, solar and wind energy only provide a small part of the electricity generated in the United States. However, those pushing extreme energy policies like the Green New Deal want to eliminate…

Did you know? The Green New Deal proposes a seemingly lofty goal of cutting U.S. emissions so that the world warms no more than 2.7 Degrees Fahrenheit by 2100. However, there is a catch—the U.S….

Did you know? Most recent proposals out of Washington D.C. to overhaul American energy policy come with astronomical price tags for American families and businesses. For example, according to the American Action Forum, the Green…

Did you know?   According to predictions from the American Gas Association, the cost of natural gas could be as much as 71 percent lower than other home heating energy sources this winter. That’s savings…

Did you know? According to an analysis by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Energy Institute, a ban on hydraulic fracturing would eliminate 19 million jobs by 2025. Almost 20 million jobs gone in just…

Did you know?   Over the last decade, the surge in production from the shale revolution has helped create 1.4 million new manufacturing jobs for Americans with low-cost, American energy that fuels job growth. But that’s…

Did you know? Natural gas is not only an affordable energy source for American families, it is also a key ingredient in many products we use every day. Natural gas and oil provide the base…

Did you know? The oil and gas energy supply chain employs over 600,000 workers, with potential growth to over 750,000 by 2025, in jobs ranging from truck drivers to administration to architects. According to the…

Did you know? Several recently proposed “climate plans” have made promises to create millions of new jobs in the renewable energy industry. Some go so far as to claim that these jobs will replace the…

Did you know? Pipelines provide much-needed access to affordable energy and the economic activity it fuels. However, extremists who oppose energy development are using U.S. courts to stall and block this progress. And, access and…

Did you know? The natural gas industry supports 4.1 million U.S. jobs. But, that isn’t where the jobs end. Historically, American manufacturing jobs grow as natural gas production increases. According to an analysis by Shale…

Did you know? A July 2020 study by North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU), found that oil and gas jobs “have better wages, benefits and opportunities than renewables projects.” Workers reported that oil and gas…

Did you know? The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality recently denied a key permit for the Mountain Valley Pipeline, effectively blocking expansion. This important pipeline would transport natural gas from the Marcellus and Utica…

Did you know? Natural gas is one of the safest and cleanest sources of American energy. In the last 50 years, gas utilities have added 30 million more residential customers with virtually no increases in…

Did you know? According to a recent United Nations report, the rare earth minerals needed to build battery technology for electric vehicles and renewable energy sources, like wind and solar power, are concentrated in only…

Did you know? A recent report from the Council of Economic Advisers found that price decreases that resulted from the American shale revolution have saved an average family of four $2,500 a year—that’s a $203…

Did you know? A recent poll found that young voters rank the economy as the issue that’s most important to them, so it’s no surprise that more than two-thirds of these young Americans also believe…

Did you know? America has grown safer and stronger as reliance on foreign energy sources declined significantly in recent years. The U.S. has even become the world’s top producer of natural gas and oil. However,…

Did you know? Multiple political “climate plans” released recently are again making calls for costly and unrealistic 100 percent renewable energy mandates—some even calling for the mandate to be in place as early as 2035….

Did you know? U.S. House Democrats recently released a plan addressing climate change. Where the Green New Deal was a vague proposal with little in the way of specifics, this plan overcorrects with 547 pages…

Did you know? Leaving Independence Hall following the Constitutional Convention of 1787, a lady cried out to Benjamin Franklin, “Well Doctor what have we got? A republic or a monarchy?” To which Franklin famously replied,…

Did you know? The Hawaii state supreme court recently ruled that out-of-state emissions must be considered for natural gas imported from the mainland by a local utility. But, the reality is emissions produced by the…

Did you know? Last week, the Supreme Court issued a 7-2 decision to reject challenges to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s federally granted permit in a win for the rule of law and Americans who want…

Did you know? As the U.S. has grown to lead the world in oil and natural gas production, the American jobs fueled by the industry have also grown. In recent years, the natural gas industry…

Did you know? Schemes like the Green New Deal look to effectively ban the use of energy sources like natural gas. But, according to a 2019 analysis from the Heartland Institute, replacing the nation’s electricity…

Did you know? The Supreme Court is considering a case that could have huge implications for energy access all over the country. A lawsuit has made its way to the highest court in the land…

Did you know? Since the 1950’s, the U.S. has relied heavily on importing foreign energy sources to fuel the nation. But, natural gas is changing that and with it the landscape of American foreign policy. Natural…

Did you know? The U.S. leads the world in reducing CO2 emissions, in part because of our use of domestic, clean-burning natural gas to fuel America’s energy needs. But, smog levels are still rising in…

In honor of May 4th and national Star Wars Day … Did you know? The first Star Wars movie in 1977 filmed the Tatooine scenes in the rugged landscape of Tunisia at a location that is now…

Did you know? Households that use natural gas for heating, cooking and other appliances save an average $879 per year compared to homes using electricity for such appliances. That may not sound like a lot,…

Did you know? America’s reliance on foreign energy sources has declined significantly in recent years, due in large part to the abundant domestic supply of natural gas in the U.S. In fact, in 2017, the…

Did you know? Even when times aren’t hard, 78 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and 51 million Americans don’t earn enough to afford a basic monthly budget. Meanwhile, a recent study underscored the…

Did you know? Small businesses drive the U.S. economy and support millions of American jobs. In these tough times, every boost these American businesses can get will make a huge difference for our nation’s economy….

Did you know? American household budgets are taking a major hit during the Coronavirus crisis. But, even when we aren’t in the midst of such a massive crisis, 78 percent of American households live paycheck…

Did you know? Natural gas now powers nearly a third of America’s energy needs and production continues to grow. And, the U.S. has natural gas reserves that could last a century or longer as discovery…

Did you know? American consumers spend nearly as much on indirect energy costs as they do on direct costs. According to a study by the American Enterprise Institute, American households spend about $113 billion on…

Did you know? The natural gas expansion is fueling the American economy! As a result of the natural gas expansion, the U.S. energy trade deficit has been significantly reduced – pumping $363 billion more into…

Did you know? The natural gas industry employs millions of American workers all across the country. With the natural gas growth of the last several years, the U.S. has become the top natural gas producer…

Did you know? Over 50 million American households struggle to stretch their budget each month just to cover the basics. Did you know that 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and nearly 51 million…

Did you know? The U.S. now leads the world in the production of natural gas. Due to this surge, we are now on the brink of becoming a net energy exporter. In recent years America…

Did you know? America is experiencing a “blue-collar boom”! Since 2017, nearly 7 million new jobs have been created in the U.S – over 480,000 of them in manufacturing – pushing the unemployment rate to…

Did you know? Low prices from America’s abundant supply of natural gas have been credited with saving lives and helping ensure the health and welfare of American households. A March 2019 study by the National…

Did you know? A recently proposed rule change would streamline the federal permitting process to critical infrastructure projects like highways and pipelines. Pipelines play an especially important role in the energy sector as they carry…

Did you know? A $1 million investment in natural gas hardware will yield an energy return nearly 600 percent greater than the same investment in wind turbines. According to a Manhattan Institute analysis, $1 million…

Did you know? Clean, American, low-cost natural gas is an opportunity for all Americans, so let’s make it count in the New Year. Since 2005, the United States has been the world leader in reducing…

Did you know? Energy savings that should have gone to American families are being used to pay for unseen costs such as back-up power for solar, wind and other costly and unreliable renewables. Natural gas…

Did you know? If elected President of the United States, Elizabeth Warren will ban modern, safe, technology-based natural gas production in America. Bernie Sanders wants to jail energy industry executives. These naive and politicized policies…

Did you know? Today’s safe and modern American natural gas production has been instrumental in fueling job creation and protecting our economy with even more growth ahead. In fact, domestic natural gas production is credited…

Did you know? Natural gas is the key to prosperity for all Americans, especially the millions who are most financially vulnerable. Low cost, affordable, and American-sourced energy is one of the great benefits of natural…

Did you know? Thanks to the Shale Revolution, consumers are getting more bang for their buck. Remarkably, compared to a decade ago, our economy is trillions of dollars larger while spending billions of dollars less…

Did you know? China has a dangerous monopoly on rare-earth metals needed for electric vehicle production. In fact, 96% of the global mining output for rare-earth metals comes from China. This gives Beijing economic and…

Did you know? China continues to build its track record as a leading global polluter. Using air-monitoring equipment in Japan and Korea, scientists detected steady emissions of chlorofluorocarbon from mainland China. Chlorofluorocarbon is an ozone-damaging…

Did you know? Just 10 rivers carry 90% of plastic polluting the oceans. None of them are in North America. Instead of saddling the U.S. with the blame and burdening American taxpayers with the costs,…

Did you know? Low prices from America’s abundant supply of natural gas have been credited with saving lives and helping ensure the health and welfare of American households. A March 2019 study by the National…

Did you know? A $1 million investment in natural gas hardware will yield an energy return nearly 600 percent greater than the same investment in wind turbines. According to a Manhattan Institute analysis, $1 million…

Did you know? Clean, American, low-cost natural gas is an opportunity for all Americans, so let’s make it count in the New Year. Since 2005, the United States has been the world leader in reducing…

Did you know? Energy savings that should have gone to American families are being used to pay for unseen costs such as back-up power for solar, wind and other costly and unreliable renewables. Natural gas…

Did you know? If elected President of the United States, Elizabeth Warren will ban modern, safe, technology-based natural gas production in America. Bernie Sanders wants to jail energy industry executives. These naive and politicized policies…

Did you know?   Natural gas helps to protect all Americans, especially the millions that are most financially vulnerable.   The lower cost of energy induced largely by natural gas and the Shale Revolution is…

Did you know? China has a dangerous monopoly on rare-earth metals needed for electric vehicle production. In fact, 96% of the global mining output for rare-earth metals comes from China. This gives Beijing economic and…

Did you know? China continues to build its track record as a leading global polluter.  Using air-monitoring equipment in Japan and Korea, scientists detected steady emissions of chlorofluorocarbon from mainland China. Chlorofluorocarbon is an ozone-damaging chemical…

Did you know? Just 10 rivers carry 90% of plastic polluting the oceans. None of them are in North America. Instead of saddling the U.S. with the blame and burdening American taxpayers with the costs,…

Did you know? The efforts and investment we are making in the U.S. for clean and healthy air are being compromised by pollutants and toxins from China, India and other countries.  Pollution knows no borders…

Did you know? Instead of being burdened with blame, the U.S. should be celebrated for its contribution to reducing CO2 emissions. While global CO2 emissions from energy in 2017 increased by 1.6% (or 426.4 million…

Did you know U.S. air quality in 2018 was 74% better than 1970?Our nation’s air quality improves while the U.S. economy continues to grow! According to the U.S. EPA, even though Americans drove more miles,…