“If given a second term, I have no doubt you will pursue and achieve numerous additional victories for the American people, including reducing the size and influence of the federal government in our daily lives, maintaining our status as the number one energy producer in the world, reducing the involvement of the federal government in energy markets, and preserving our ability to choose the types of cars and trucks that best suit our needs. In other words, your energy agenda will return those decisions to consumers, families, and businesses.” – Tom Pyle, American Energy Alliance (below)

The American Energy Alliance is the advocacy arm of the Institute for Energy Research, a principled educational nonprofit in favor of voluntary transactions between consenting adults, which means a free market in energy anchored on private property rights and the rule of law.…

“Whether it is the unprecedented subsidies for renewable energy or the unprecedented war on American energy, the Biden administration’s policies are behind the increase in America’s electricity prices.”

During the first three years under Biden vs. last three under Trump, average wholesale electric prices in the seven U.S. independent or regional service areas have increased by 72%. Retail prices are also higher. The average 2024 U.S. residential rate to date is 24% higher than in 2020. For all end users—residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors—prices are up 23%.

This rate surge reflects the massive renewable energy subsidies authorized in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed by President Biden, that tripled the outlay of such federal largesse. Another factor is the administration’s natural gas policies, which banned imports of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas, and coal; joined with the European Commission to reduce Europe’s dependance on Russian oil; and put a pause on LNG permits.…

“While energy is needed to fuel a modern society, government should not be subsidizing any particular form of energy. We oppose all government control of energy pricing, allocation, and production.”

The Libertarian Party (L.P.), “the party of principle,” is running Chase Oliver for President. “Chase Oliver and [vice-president] Mike ter Maat are on a mission to remove government barriers that stand in the way of your dreams,” the campaign page states. “Be part of the movement—help us break down these obstacles and make your aspirations a reality!”

In 2016, as reported in the New York Times, L.P. candidate Gary Johnson received almost 4.5 million votes, the most in Party history and the highest third-party showing in 20 years. In 2020, Jo Jorgensen fell to 1.1 million votes.

Protesting against Kamala Harris, Oliver stated:

Kamala Harris represents the status quo – a continuation of policies that have led to skyrocketing national debt, deepening economic inequality, and erosion of individual freedoms.

This post excerpts energy and climate material from the Media Balance Newsletter, a free fortnightly published by physicist John Droz Jr., founder of the Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions. The complete Newsletter for this post can be found here.

Greed Energy Economics:
*** Inflation Reduction Act’s costly green giveaways
Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears
Buy Woke, Go Broke: The Failure of ESG Investing

Unreliables Energy Health and Ecosystem Consequences:
Archive Report: Green Killing Machines: The impact of renewable energy on wildlife and nature

Unreliables (General):
*** The “green” scam of the century: “Renewables” increase fossil fuel demands
*** The Big Lie
Solar Costs Jump, More Offshore (and Onshore) Wind Woes, SMR Update
Will Wind and Solar Hammer Hydro in Washington State?…