Sen. J.D. Vance, a former president and presidential nominee, headlined the third night of the Republican National Convention on a populist, conservative message on energy policy. He criticized President Joe Biden’s clean energy agenda, calling it a “Green New Scam” and calling for more domestic energy production. Despite not directly advocating for more fossil fuel production or anti-electric vehicles, Vance argued that Biden’s policies were harming Americans. He also suggested that President Donald Trump’s potential reelection could solve America’s energy challenges.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
