Lessons for Congress from the Land Down Under

Congress may soon consider legislation retroactively extending a raft of expired tax subsidies, known as “tax extenders.” One of those is the wind Production Tax Credit, a multi-billion dollar tax credit that subsidizes wind developers for the electricity they generate. This costly handout raises energy prices, destabilizes the electric grid, and benefits wealthy wind lobbyists […]

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No More Carbon Taxes in the Land Down Under

Australia’s carbon tax was so disastrous that some of its biggest supporters are hastily distancing themselves from it — and lawmakers in the U.S. should take note. The Sydney Morning Herald reported this week that the democratic socialist Labor Party is officially bailing on support for a carbon tax. Party leader Bill Shorten announced: “We will not […]

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ICYMI: Lessons from Australia’s Carbon Tax Debacle

WASHINGTON — American Energy Alliance Vice President of Policy Daniel Simmons penned an op-ed for Roll Call titled “Lessons Congress Can Learn from Australia’s Carbon Tax Debacle.” The text of the op-ed follows:“Lessons Congress Can Learn From Australia’s Carbon Tax Debacle” By Daniel Simmons For the past few years, Australia has been lauded by environmentalists as an example other […]

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Aussie PM Moves to Repeal Carbon Tax

WASHINGTON — Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott followed through today on a major campaign promise and introduced a bill to repeal Australia’s controversial carbon tax. The carbon tax was a key issue leading up to Australia’s Sept. 7 election in which Abbot defeated Labor Party candidate Kevin Rudd. AEA President Thomas Pyle released the following statement in response to […]

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In the Pipeline: 1/25/13

What the hell, it’s only money, right? Daily Caller (1/24/13) reports: “California has been a leader in Renewable Energy production, in part due to federal and state level policies that provide incentives for producers of renewable power. However, a new report found that California’s Energy policies will raise state power rates and associated costs by nearly 33 […]

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