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September 14, 2016

Title: Making the Most of America’s Oil Reserves
Topic: Oil & Gas

Discussed by Dr. David Kreutzer
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)

Part 1 of 2

Energy is an integral component of human life around the world, yet it is often taken for granted. By tapping many of its uncovered resources, America has the potential to be the world’s largest producer of energy. With the right policies in place, tapping this energy can help create a vibrant and prosperous economy for decades to come.

David Kreutzer is a Senior Fellow with The Heritage Foundation. He is an expert on Energy and the Environment, Climate Change, Energy Policy, and Renewable Energy.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

First, there are three myths that must be overcome: It is better to leave it in the ground; we should use everyone else’s and save ours for last; and the greatest off-shoring of US jobs has been to shift oil and gas exploration, development, and refining offshore. Listen in as David Kreutzer discusses these myths.

Is energy still a fundamental element to basic human life? Is more modern energy needed in countries all across the world?

Has the US doubled oil production between 2008 and 2015? Is this because of federal energy policy, or in spite of it?

What sort of energy powerhouse could the U.S. be with an energy policy that unleashes America’s total energy productivity?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Making the Most of America’s Oil Reserves
Topic: Oil & Gas

Discussed by Dr. David Kreutzer
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Would allowing more energy production in the US have a positive or negative effect on the average family?

What restrictions should the federal government remove to encourage more energy production in the US? Listen in as David Kreutzer reveals the difference between state and federal land permits, the threat of lawsuits, and what the government must do to encourage more drilling.

Should the US export oil, natural gas, and coal? If so, in what quantities and to which countries?

Would this be in the best interest of the US and all its citizens?

Are other countries like China and Iraq as environmental conscience as Americans? Listen as David gives some details about Nigeria that will make you shudder!

To read David Kreutzer’s article in full, click here.

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September 18, 2014

Title: Renewable Alternatives
Topic: Fossil Fuels

Discussed by Dr. David Kreutzer
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)

Renewable alternatives to fossil fuels are wind, solar, and ethanol. However, the problem with these “renewables” is that they are not competitive to fossil fuels. Dr. David Kreutzer goes into more detail about the differences in coal, wind, and solar energy in this segment. David also poses this question: if these renewables are so competitive, like the EPA claims, why place mandates on them?

Germany is a very developed country and very wealthy. It’s not like the days of war anymore, and hasn’t been for a long time. They have malls, high rises, and fast-food restaurants; they have universities, soccer teams, and Starbucks.

Germany has also been a big advocate for renewable energy sources. Germans are paying 2-3 times MORE for their electricity and heat than we are in America! Some people actually freeze in the winter because they cannot afford to heat their homes and apartments. Manufacturers are leaving the country because the power prices are so outrageous, they cannot compete with low prices for their consumers.

The good news is that many manufacturing and chemical engineering companies that moved overseas for cheaper labor are now moving BACK to America for lower natural gas prices! But, we must be careful that we do not allow the same thing to happen to us; we must be vigilant and keep one eye on our leaders at all times and not permit them to pass any law banning fossil fuels or placing mandates on renewable energy sources.

Dr. David Kreutzer is a Research Fellow in Energy Economics and Climate Change with The Heritage Foundation. He will be in attendance during the 9:30-10:30 session on Friday morning on September 26 for the “At the Crossroads: Energy and Climate Policy Summit”. The title of the session is: “Not up Task: Energy Alternatives to Fossil Fuels”. He will be discussing the winners and losers of renewable energy, what the government is promoting, and the drastic effects the mandates will have on the public.

For registration information and more details, log on to www.Crossroads-Summit.com..

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