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February 2, 2022

As Gas Becomes a Central Topic in Europe Because of the Ukraine Crisis, a Reminder that Gas is Essential to Our Energy Future

Russian troops have amassed along its 1200 mile plus border with Ukraine, prompting not only fears of an imminent invasion but also a reminder that Vladimir Putin’s Russia provides Europe, particularly Germany, with 40% of its natural gas supply. Moreover, it’s prompted many leaders in Europe to ponder the uneasy […]
January 25, 2022

More than 20 Years of Facts Prove Electric Deregulation is Dangerous for Customers.

Since the 1990s, Texas and many other states have explored deregulating their electricity markets. Deregulation means that consumers can choose their electricity supplier and that prices fluctuate with the ups and downs of wholesale costs for generation, transmission, and the distribution of electricity.   What did we learn from these efforts […]
January 21, 2022

EU Clean Energy Move Divides Member Countries

The European Union (EU) has proposed classifying some nuclear power and natural gas plants as green investments to help the continent meet its aggressive carbon reduction targets. Several member countries have applauded the move, while others are fiercely criticizing it.   “The Commission considers there is a role for natural gas […]
January 13, 2022

Alabama Power Continues Its Commitment to Solar Energy

In December, Alabama Power Company announced it had teamed with Mercedes Benz U.S. International to build a new solar energy facility in Lowndes County, AL. The 80 MW facility will be the fourth addition to the utility’s Renewable Generation Certificate program aimed at increasing renewable energy in the state.  The […]
January 6, 2022

Utilities Leading the Way On EV Growth

Energy Fairness has consistently supported electric vehicle (EV) growth while maintaining that power grid reliability must remain a priority. While EVs will account for 20 million cars sold annually by 2030, only 10,000 public fast-charging stations exist in the U.S. That number will need to increase ten-fold to account for […]
December 16, 2021

Golden State PUC Proposes Sensible Net Metering Reforms

On Monday, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) proposed common-sense reforms to the state’s policy on net metering.   This policy refers to situations where rooftop solar consumers are paid for excess electricity they produce and sell into the grid.  In Monday’s released proposal,  the CPUC couldn’t have been more […]
December 15, 2021

Energy Fairness Remembers Board Member Harry Alford, Founder of the National Black Chamber of Commerce

On December 6th, we learned of the unfortunate passing of Harry Alford, a member of our board of directors and President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. Harry was a massively influential leader in empowering African American businesses, earning a spot at the table at the White House and […]
December 10, 2021

Texas Still Not Ready for Winter

Last February, we covered the failure of the Texas energy grid during Winter Storm Uri, which plunged millions of Texans into darkness. The state’s grid was caught off-guard by inadequate access to frozen natural gas facilities, record peak demand, and, frankly, a grid that just wasn’t prepared. The result?  Not […]
December 3, 2021

Proposed natural gas tax would hurt Colorado ratepayers

ICYMI: Energy Fairness Executive Director Paul Griffin authored an article in The Sentinel Colorado on the proposed natural gas tax in the Build Back Better Act recently passed by the House of Representatives. The original piece can be viewed here. The House of the Representatives just passed on Nov. 19 a […]
November 23, 2021

Giving Thanks more than ever.

As Americans, most of us have a laundry list of things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, particularly as we emerge from almost two years of a pandemic. Whether it’s a warm bed, food on the table, or the return of steady work to pay the bills, the modern standard […]
November 18, 2021

MIT Study Underscores Importance of Diablo Canyon

We’ve written many times about California’s Diablo Canyon, the state’s last nuclear facility, whose closure might have disastrous effects on the state’s fragile power grid. Now, an MIT study underscores Energy Fairness’ position that closing the plants is a mistake for both California’s clean energy goals and energy consumers. But […]
November 16, 2021

President Signs Infrastructure Bill – Includes Billions for Grid and EV buildout.

Yesterday, President Biden signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. This $1.2 trillion generational investment in critical infrastructure includes $65 billion for building out the grid and a national EV charging station network and $50 billion for enhancing resiliency to cyber-attacks and catastrophic weather events. But, unfortunately, […]
November 2, 2011

PACE In National Journal: Costly EPA Rules Should Be Examined

This week, editors of the National Journal asked its panel of energy experts “What energy and environment policies are at stake in the deficit debates now dominating Washington?” Among the eight responses was this perspective from PACE Executive Director Lance Brown, published on November 2nd. In order to get America back […]
November 11, 2011

PACE in National Journal: EPA Should Be Held Accountable

This week, the National Journal asked its panel of energy experts “What’s the Sum Effect of EPA Rules?” Moreover, “should EPA be significantly changed and scaled back in its organizational and regulatory authority, such as some GOP presidential candidates like Texas Gov. Rick Perry have suggested?” The National Journal published […]
December 21, 2011

PACE in National Journal: EPA Disregards Facts, Ignores Recent Improvements

The National Journal this week posed the question to its panel of energy experts, “What are the economic, health and political significance of President Obama’s mercury standards for power plants?” Furthermore, “What are the factors that EPA should consider when implementing the rule? What are the longer term implications of […]
January 4, 2012

U.S. Must Take Reliability Threats Seriously

Among domestic policy issues, electricity policy is unique in a number of ways. Consider that the availability of electricity, unlike fuel supplies, is almost exclusively under domestic control. International politics plays virtually no role in the price of power. Consider also that discussions about electricity are essentially conversations about physical […]
January 6, 2012

PACE in National Journal: “2012: The Year of EPA Accountability?”

This week, the National Journal posed the question, “What’s in Store for 2012?” More specifically, “What energy and environment issues should President Obama and Congress focus on this year?” As part of the publication’s panel of energy and environment experts, PACE offered the following response, entitled “2012: The Year of […]
January 11, 2012

Report Says Wind Not the Answer

With nations around the world, including ours, aggressively marketing wind power as an answer to tomorrow’s energy questions, a new study should catch our attention. The study was published by Civitas, a British think tank, and cites recent research from the Netherlands published by a retired Dutch physicist. “Wind power […]