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Western Pa. revolutionized energy extraction with new techniques, technology

America would not be the nation it is today without its vast stores of natural resources. Coal, timber, oil and natural gas have fueled America for generations. Innovations in extracting those natural resources have paved the way not only for America’s industrial growth, but also in quality of life. …

THE STATE OF AMERICAN ENERGY: Promises Made, Promises Kept

A look at the policies, infrastructure initiatives, and energy developments shaping America’s current energy landscape, from grid reliability and domestic production to coal, nuclear, and critical mineral supply chains. The piece outlines how recent actions are influencing affordability, energy security, and long-term industrial growth across the country. …

Burgum: 100 years ago, the US was ‘the mining powerhouse’

Secretary Doug Burgum underscores the essential role coal has played in building American strength and why it remains critical to our energy future. He highlights the need to restore domestic mining capacity to secure reliable power, strengthen national security, and support economic growth. As energy demand rises, coal continues to be a cornerstone of American …

How to Solve America’s Electricity Crisis

America is in an electricity crisis. Shortages are now routine throughout the US—and if we don’t start increasing reliable generation very quickly, our grid will get crushed by the exploding electricity demands of AI. The first step in solving the crisis is to understand it. …

Keep America’s economy humming with baseload power

There is a common sentiment among the chattering class that energy made from solar panels and windmills is good and energy generated by fossil fuels is bad. The Biden administration‘s Environmental Protection Agency is “playing nature,” using its regulatory power to force the shutdown of coal and natural gas plants and replace them with renewables. …