The rise in renewable energy subsidies has distorted the energy market – especially in Texas – imposing high costs to taxpayers and limiting the reliability of the electric grid. The answer to clean air is NOT through government interventions, but through embracing the free market. The U.S. serves as a model for the world and has proven that the free-market approach is the key to achieving low emissions and cleaner air overall.
Energy & Environment
The Energy Subsidy Trap: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Proved Subsidies Are Nearly Impossible to Remove
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, was supposed to be a decisive break from government intervention in energy markets. Instead, it became a masterclass in why energy subsidies represent one of the most persistent forms of government market intervention. When Congress first debated energy policy reform, the U.S....
July 23, 2025