Energy & Environment

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Residents in Blue States Pay Much More for Electricity Than in Red States: Study

A new report finds that blue state residents pay far more for electricity than their red state counterparts due to aggressive climate policies.
U.S. Department of Energy

Sen. Cruz Commends Department of Energy’s Extension of Seven LNG Export Authorizations

Extension will support good paying energy jobs for years to come WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement commending...
Congressional Research Service

Weather-Related Power Outages and Electric System Resiliency

High winds, especially when combined with precipitation from seasonal storms, can cause damage to electricity utility systems, resulting in service interruptions to large numbers...
Liquefied Natural Gas

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Champion America’s Energy Renaissance

Natural Gas Export Expansion Act will increase liquefied natural gas exports, strengthen American energy security WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced...

Chinese Electric Vehicles Could Subdue US Market If EPA Proposal Continues

While China’s EV manufacturers have had a tough time breaking into U.S. market, this could soon change as U.S. EPA push for EVs could end up benefiting Beijing.
VP President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping

Do Chinese Donations Explain Biden’s Energy Policies?

Biden has oriented American energy policy toward China that enslaves its people, steals intellectual property from U.S., and threatens our allies and partners.

Heating Homes With Natural Gas Is More Than 40 Percent Cheaper Than Electricity: US...

Heating homes this winter using natural gas is estimated to cut down energy costs by more than 40 % compared to electricity, according to recent report by EIA.
U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Seal

Sen. Cruz: ‘Texas Is at the Center of the Energy Renaissance Occurring in the...

Applauds FERC announcement of notice of schedules for natural gas liquefaction-export projects in Texas WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued a...

US Joins Over 60 Other Nations to Pledge Emissions Reduction From Air Conditioners and...

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry made pledge with over 60 other nations to slash emissions from refrigerators and air conditioners in bid to tackle climate change.
Ted Cruz 2015

Sen. Cruz and Rep. Bridenstine Introduce American Energy Renaissance Act

Legislation will create jobs and opportunity by embracing the American energy renaissance, removing barriers and expanding trade. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,...
U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Seal

Sen. Cruz: ‘There Is an Energy Renaissance Occurring in the United States, and Texas...

Applauds FERC final approval of four Texas liquified natural gas projects WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued a statement applauding the...

US Joins New Climate Pact to Shut Down All Coal Plants

Special climate envoy John Kerry has announced the Biden administration's latest climate pledge—to stop building new coal plants and shut down existing ones.