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More Nukes, Please

A new reactor serves ratepayers — but not here.

D. Dowd MuskaAugust 1, 2023
Op-Ed

Gavin Newsome Should Rebuild His State’s Power Grid Instead of Destroying Everyone Else’s

California’s power grid has been experiencing instability due to its outrageous energy goals, lack of nuclear power in its target portfolio mix, and recent heat waves. Governor Gavin Newsom has touted the state’s efforts to bolster renewable…

Originally published inThe Daily Caller

Patrick M. BrennerJuly 25, 2023
Policy Brief

The Efficiency Dilemma: Examining Energy Sector Jobs and Electricity Generation in the US

Solar energy is the least efficient utility-scale electric generation source in terms of electricity produced per employee.

Patrick M. BrennerMarch 1, 2023
Policy Brief

Solar in the Southwest: A Bright Shining Disappointment

Solar is a bust, even in the sun-drenched Southwest. If it can’t make it here, it can’t make it anywhere.

D. Dowd MuskaDecember 12, 2022
White Paper No. 1

A Bright, Shining Disappointment

Solar Photovoltaic’s Failure in the Southwest.

D. Dowd MuskaNovember 30, 2022

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