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Murkowski: ‘energy policy is muddled up’

The top Republican on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has laid out her blue print for bipartisan energy policy reform. Houston Chronicle's...

Why so much fuss?

This week in Afternoon Energy, Joe from Georgia asks : “Why is the Keystone XL pipeline causing so much debate even though other pipelines...
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Energy Supply Chains and International Geopolitics

Supply chains have always been vital, fragile things. In 2020, Americans learned firsthand during the pandemic how complications and stresses on international supply chains...
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Energy Explorer: How Our Politics Are Raising Our Electric Rates

Many factors, including laws, regulations, politics, and other financial considerations we may not be aware of, significantly influence the affordability and reliability of the...
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What is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?

Last Wednesday, Congress eliminated the scheduled purchase of 30 million barrels of oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, something Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer...

Myths and Realities about Energy Production in the Gulf

There has been much discussion -- and spin -- recently on the state of responsible American energy production, the most contentious of which has...

More U.S. Source Energy, the Better

KTRH Radio (Houston, TX)  Michael Whatley of Consumer Energy Alliance sees cheaper prices on the horizon, too. But he tells KTRH there is a catch. “There’s...

Gas prices expected to trend lower

In some more good news for energy consumers, AAA is predicting drivers will pay less for gas prices in 2014 compared to the year...
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Create the Eco-Friendly Version of Yourself with These Reusable Basics

You’ve probably heard ways to reduce your impact on the planet by swapping out plastic straws for metal straws, bringing a tote bag with...

Bringing Safety to Life’s Precious Cargo

Automobiles are practically a necessity in American life. Road trips with friends and family are one of our favorite American pastimes. And with all...