To compare federal subsidies for the production of electricity, we must consider subsidy values in proportion to the amount of electricity generated, because the magnitude is vastly different. Continue reading Energy subsidies for electricity production
To compare federal subsidies for the production of electricity, we must consider subsidy values in proportion to the amount of electricity generated, because the magnitude is vastly different. Continue reading Energy subsidies for electricity production, in proportion
A big “thank you” to Mike Smith for his rebuttal to an op-ed printed in today’s Wichita Eagle. Continue reading Misguided faith
The Star touts economic gains to the wind industry but ignores the reality that those gains come at the expense of everyone else in the form of higher taxes, higher electricity prices and other unseen economic consequences, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute. Continue reading Kansas City Star’s dishonest portrayal of renewable energy mandate
If wind power cannot compete on its own after 20 years without costly special privileges, it never will, writes Lamar Alexander And Mike Pompeo. Continue reading End the wind production tax credit
A report submitted to the Kansas Legislature claims the Kansas economy benefits from the state’s Renewables Portfolio Standard, but an economist presented testimony rebutting the key points in the report. Continue reading Renewables portfolio standard bad for Kansas economy, people
A Kansas newspaper editorial is terribly confused about schools and the nature of competition in markets. Then, we already knew that the wind power industry in Kansas enjoys tax credits and mandates. Now we learn that the industry largely escapes paying property taxes. Continue reading WichitaLiberty.TV: Schools and the nature of competition and cooperation, Wind power and taxes
In addition to receiving taxpayer subsidies and benefiting from mandates to buy their product, wind power producers largely escape the burden of property taxes, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute. Continue reading Rural Kansans’ billion-dollar subsidy of wind farms
The controversy over the timing of city and school board elections provides an insight into government. Then: Can a candidate for governor’s claims about Kansas school employment be believed? Wind power is expensive electricity, very expensive. A Wichita auto dealer pushes back against union protests. Finally, what is the real rate of unemployment in America? Continue reading WichitaLiberty.TV: For whose benefit are elections, school employment, wind power, unions, unemployment
As the following two charts show, the models that are in common use by climate scientists have predicted rising temperatures, but actual observations of temperatures have not conformed to predictions. Temperatures have been level in recent years. Continue reading Are you worried about global warming?
The spurious arguments made in support of the wind production tax credit shows just how difficult it is to replace cronyism with economic freedom. Continue reading Special interests defend wind subsidies at taxpayer cost
When comparing federal subsidies for the production of electricity, it’s important to look at the subsidy values in proportion to the amount of electricity generated, because the scales vary widely. Continue reading Energy subsidies for electricity production
The City of Wichita held a workshop where the Community Investments Plan Steering Committee delivered a progress report to the city council. The document holds some facts that ought to make Wichitans think, and think hard. Then: What is the purpose of high tax rates on high income earners? Finally: Advances in producing oil and natural gas make for a more competitive and carbon-efficient economy. Continue reading WichitaLiberty.TV: Government planning, taxes, and carbon
The oil and gas boom in America boosts our competitiveness in the world economy while at the same time reducing carbon emissions, says economist Stephen Moore. Continue reading American economy is more competitive and carbon-efficient, says economist
In this episode of WichitaLiberty Podcasts: The day after Kansas Governor Sam Brownback’s State of the State Address, I talk with Jeff Glendening at the Kansas Capitol. He’s Kansas State Director for Americans for Prosperity. Continue reading Voice for Liberty Radio: Jeff Glendening, Americans for Prosperity
The problems with bestowing government favors on wind energy are myriad — it doesn’t produce cheaper energy, it threatens electrical grid reliability, it’s inefficient, it’s unprincipled tax policy, to name a few — and it’s time to end this misguided handout. Continue reading Coalition to Congress: End the wind production tax credit
A report submitted to the Kansas Legislature claims the Kansas economy benefits from the state’s Renewables Portfolio Standard, but an economist presented testimony rebutting the key points in the report. Continue reading Renewables portfolio standard: Good or bad for the Kansas economy?
Conservative and free-market groups are asking Congress to oppose extending the Production Tax Credit for production of electricity from wind. Continue reading Wind tax credit promotes expensive electricity
The nation should end expensive tax credit spending programs that distort markets. Continue reading Nation can no longer afford wind tax credit
An op-ed written in favor of the wind production tax credit shows just how difficult it is to replace cronyism with economic freedom. Continue reading Kerr’s attacks on Pompeo’s energy policies fall short