President Donald Trump froze trillions of dollars last month. The federal court ruling temporarily suspended some of Trump's orders, but many reports say renewable projects would be in serious danger if taxpayers' funds were eventually terminated. [emphasis, links added]
During the Biden-Harris administration, President Joe Biden and Democrats passed hundreds of regulations targeting the oil, gas and coal industries. [emphasis, links added]
National Comment Noted [“breathtaking cronyism that characterized] President Obama's full “green work” agenda, noting Four of every five “green” energy companies are taxpayer-backed by taxpayers “run by Obama’s financial backers or mainly owned by Obama.” transparent
Despite the unfriendly regulatory environment, the United States has more oil and gas than any country in history.
Proponents of renewable energy often claim that wind and solar are cheaper than fossil fuels, and many claim that Trump’s actions will increase energy costs.
If renewable energy is cheaper, it seems strange to get stuck when federal funds are blocked.
“What we're seeing is the real-time proof that their plans cannot stand without the support of taxpayers. The free market should determine what products Americans engage in or don't want to buy, rather than the government picking winners and losers. It's true It's simple,” Larry Behrens, communications director for Power The Future, told Just news.
Media Crazy
The traditional media immediately attacked Trump's funding frozen orders after the announcement.
E&E News Reported Trump locks down $90 million in funding, Arizona Hopi tribe hopes for solar projects This will replace the work lost after the closure of coal-fired power plants in 2019.
The tribe hopes that these projects will also end power outages that cause food spoilage and medical equipment failure.
Pennsylvania hopes $156 million to support a plan to help low-income homeowners install solar panelsaccording to Philadelphia Inquirer.
upgrade, Inquirer The electricity bill was issued in cheaper energy forms among millions of taxpayers' funds.
In the column Reno Gazette Magazine,,,,, Former Nevada Governor Kate Marshall claims that wind and solar energy are expected to reduce Nevada's electricity rate by 22% to 35% over the next 30 years.
This claim includes links that are now broken [archived here] In an article on the Energy Department website, it is likely that it has been deleted since Trump took office, with Chris Wright replacing Jennifer Granholm as energy secretary.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced Trump threatened to “clean, affordable energy.” this guardian Report freeze caused “panic” and Newsweek The report said the contractor stopped working on the solar project.
“eccentric”
These are just a sample of media reports and statements from officials that have been spread after Trump's funds have been frozen.
By contrast, former President Joe Biden, the oil and gas industry, who ran for the promise of “end fossil fuels”, has added record highs in its production.
The success of the oil and gas industry has not raised doubts about the ability of intermittent wind and solar to replace fossil fuels and reduce costs, but has been used to question the Biden administration’s once opposed to the oil and gas industry.
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