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.
Southern Spirit Line: High Voltage Hype, Low Impact for Texas
The proposed Southern Spirit transmission line connecting Texas to Louisiana and Mississippi has generated a lot of headlines over the past week, with my favorite coming from the publication Electrek: “Hell froze over in Texas—the state will connect to the U.S. grid for the first time via a fed grant.” I laughed. The article fails...