Op-Ed: In global hydrogen race, U.S. needs competitive policies
Hydrogen is the next frontier of energy production. Governments around the globe are implementing policies to attract investment and buildout the essential infrastructure to produce, distribute, and use hydrogen across every sector of the global economy. In recent years, China has moved aggressively to become a global leader for the hydrogen industry. The Chinese Communist […]
Congestion isn’t good for anyone, especially the electric grid
An old business adage says, “Poor planning on your part does not necessitate an emergency on mine.” But when it comes to electric transmission infrastructure, inadequate planning has absolutely resulted in an emergency for all Texans. Most important, poor planning has driven up electric bills through transmission congestion costs. But it doesn’t have to be […]
A Conservative Case for Clean Energy with John Szoka
Conservative Energy Network CEO John Szoka joins me to talk permitting reform, clean energy innovation, grid modernization, the Inflation Reduction Act, and much more. Watch or listen to the podcast with Doug Lewin here. For this episode, I talked with former North Carolina Representative and CEO of the Conservative Energy Network John Szoka. John’s a […]
Lack of grid infrastructure undermines economic growth and costs Texans billions
When it comes to electric transmission infrastructure, inadequate planning has resulted in an emergency for all Texans. Most important, poor planning has driven up electric bills through transmission congestion costs — and it does not have to be this way. About 20 years ago, Texas invested heavily in transmission lines to lower energy costs, and it […]
Hydrogen: The Next Texas Energy Frontier
Texas is proud to be the energy capital of the world, producing nearly half of American crude oil and more wind and solar than any other state. Today, Texas is poised to dominate yet another new renewable energy source: hydrogen. This new energy frontier has the potential for billions of dollars in economic and environmental benefits for […]
Renewables Set New Records In Texas
Renewables shattered records in Texas recently, despite vigorous and unrelenting opposition from the current federal and state governments. So-called Republicans are always bleating about “all of the above” solutions and how governments “should not be picking winners and losers” in the marketplace. What those arguments come down to is little more than excuses why fossil […]
New Report: Clean Energy Industry is Generating Billions for Texas Landowners and Local Governments
Over 75% of Texas counties are expected to receive significant tax revenues from either wind, solar, or energy storage projects.
How Texas became America’s clean energy leader
Of all the states in the country, Texas is the leader when it comes to wind and solar renewable energy. What lessons can we learn by looking to Texas? Today, On Point: How Texas became America’s clean energy leader. Guests Michael Webber, professor of engineering and public affairs who studies energy at the University of Texas […]
BARRY SMITHERMAN JOINS ADVISORY BOARD OF CONSERVATIVE TEXANS FOR ENERGY INNOVATION
BARRY SMITHERMAN JOINS ADVISORY BOARD OF CONSERVATIVE TEXANS FOR ENERGY INNOVATION
Former Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Railroad Commission Brings Decades of Energy and Electricity Expertise
Texas can’t compete for data centers without diversified energy
Every state in the nation is vying for data centers. These hubs provide the physical infrastructure for the online services that support our everyday lives, from online shopping to cloud-based data storage and security. Texas has more than kept up with the competition and is on track to become the next market leader. However, this […]
