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Alleviate the Energy Crunch

By Charlie Burd November 22, 2021 Consumers across the world are expecting to potentially pay more for energy this winter, and while many factors are contributing to global price fluctuations, America’s position as the world’s largest energy producer should be leveraged to ease — and avoid — this situation both at home and abroad. ...

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2021-12-13T15:52:31+00:00November 22nd, 2021|

‘Build Back Better’ Plan Includes Higher Costs for Heating Oil, Natural Gas

Environmental activists call it a “methane fee.” The energy industry calls it a “natural gas tax.” Either way, Pennsylvania consumers are likely to feel the effects in their pocketbooks. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on its version of the budget reconciliation bill — also known as the “Build ...

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2021-12-14T19:01:20+00:00November 15th, 2021|

Natural gas is the future of energy

Despite repeated pledges from President Joe Biden not to increase taxes on working class families, Congress is weighing new energy tax provisions that would be shouldered by all Americans, harm energy job creators, and discourage innovation in the technologies needed to achieve broad climate objectives. Make no mistake, the natural gas tax buried in ...

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2021-12-14T18:58:21+00:00October 29th, 2021|

Sen. Manchin is right to support natural gas efforts

The United States Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has just awarded a dozen separate contracts to various entities totaling $45 million for work toward carbon capture utilization and sequestration (CCUS). This wise investment is especially relevant when coupled with the fact that in the PJM Interconnection (the part of the electric ...

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2021-12-13T18:21:44+00:00October 24th, 2021|

New report highlights importance of oil and gas to West Virginia economy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia increased natural gas and oil production 14% and 10%, respectively, from 2019-2020, according to a new report from The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia. Producers operating in the state have contributed $3 billion in state severance and property tax revenue since 2008, the report found. “The ...

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2021-12-14T18:46:00+00:00October 20th, 2021|

Natural Gas Fuels Industry in WV

Manufacturing has long been a pillar of West Virginia’s economy, powered by our skilled workforce and an abundance of natural resources. While reflecting on our history provides us with a sense of gratefulness and pride, future opportunities create a sense of innovation, drive, and growth. Behind this drive and growth is West Virginia natural ...

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2021-12-14T18:41:43+00:00October 1st, 2021|

National energy tax burdens consumers, hinders environmental progress

By David Callahan & Charlie Burd , Matthew Hammond | RealClearWire A natural gas pipeline under construction in rural Pennsylvania. George Sheldon / Shutterstock Despite repeated pledges from President Joe Biden not to increase taxes on working class families, Congress is weighing new energy tax provisions that would be shouldered by all Americans, harm energy job ...

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2021-12-14T18:49:53+00:00September 22nd, 2021|

Common Sense Energy: Common Sense Joe vs. the Green New Dealers

Your Weekly Dose of “Common Sense“ Energy News Presented by: The Empowerment Alliance September 17th, 2021   Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) was speaking some common sense this week. In an interview with CNN, Manchin provided explanation... The post Common Sense Energy: Common Sense Joe vs. the Green New Dealers appeared first on TEA. Your Weekly Dose of “Common Sense“ Energy ...

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2021-12-13T15:50:36+00:00September 18th, 2021|
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