Michigan’s Rejection of Renewable Energy Mandate Avoids Higher Costs
Michigan voters rejected a proposed state constitutional amendment last week that would have imposed a mandate requiring the state’s utilities to source 25 percent of… Read More
Energy Independence the Free-Market Way
It was clear in pre-election discussion that Americans want energy independence. The most successful means to this end has been the free market—and the release… Read More
Green-Energy Projects Face Opposition From Green Groups
“We need green energy. Just not here.” Do those words sound familiar? That’s quite often the case with so-called proponents of green energy. The acronym… Read More
$14 Billion in Stimulus Spending Generates Just 1.2 Percent of Electricity
Despite more than $14 billion in cash payments to solar, wind, and other renewable energy project developers since 2009, just 48 terawatt hours of additional… Read More
DOE-Backed Abound Solar Facing Fraud Investigation in Colorado
Abound Solar, the now-bankrupt solar company and recipient of a $400 million Department of Energy loan guarantee, faces a three-pronged investigation from Weld County, CO,… Read More
Sign of the Times: Denver Post Challenged on Green Energy Coverage
(Photo credit: Mary MacFarlane) A Colorado-based free-market think tank located in Denver challenged the state’s paper of record when it launched a media blitz that… Read More
President Obama’s Taxpayer-Backed Green Energy Failures
It is no secret that President Obama’s and green energy supporters’ (from both parties) foray into venture capitalism has not gone well. But the extent… Read More
Another Green Failure: A123 Files for Bankruptcy
A123, recipient of a $249 million Department of Energy manufacturing grant, warned of impending debt default and cash problems that forced the company to seek… Read More
House Committee Launches Document Probe Into DOE, Abound Solar
Bankrupt solar module manufacturer Abound Solar, recipient of a Department of Energy loan guarantee of $400 million, and the subject of an official investigation in… Read More
Bankrupt DOE Loan Recipient Abound Solar Under Investigation, Panels Suffered “Catastrophic Failure”
Abound Solar, a Department of Energy $400 million loan guarantee recipient that went bankrupt earlier this year, is under investigation by officials in Weld County,… Read More
