A recent U.S. Senate hearing – “Enter the Dragon” – raised alarms about the Chinese government using U.S. nonprofits to shape American energy policy. Experts warned the strategy could weaken the reliability of our power grid. These concerns aren’t just national – they hit home right here in Alabama. Daniel Tait leads Energy Alabama and […]

First responders are heroes. They stand ready to answer the call in the face of danger to serve and protect our communities. Often, they are the first to arrive to the scene of an emergency, an accident, or other disaster. When we are facing our worst, they are always their best, and they serve an […]

“The Star-Spangled Banner,” our National Anthem, celebrated its 210th Anniversary on September 14, 2024.  As I reflect on our National Anthem and its longevity, I feel compelled to share a few thoughts about its history and why continued reverence for the anthem is especially important to me and to our society. In recent years, some […]

Energy security means national security, plain and simple.   Access to abundant natural resources that can be used for energy generation gives us the ability to keep the lights on and power our society. Without access to cheap, reliable and consistent energy sources, it becomes increasingly difficult to give communities, employers, local businesses, schools, churches, law […]

As EVs and charging stations become more common in Alabama and across the nation, there is a need for first responders to be better equipped and prepared to respond to emergencies involving EVs and, more specifically, lithium-ion batteries. The Alabama Fire College is working to ensure that first and second responders in Alabama are trained on how to properly […]

Doing the right thing isn’t always politically expedient, but a strong leader does what’s necessary regardless of her critics. Governor Kay Ivey exemplifies this kind of no-nonsense leadership. Last year, our state faced a difficult decision: should we listen to the politically-correct, out-of-state pundits or do what’s best for the future of Alabama?

(Image above: A visual illustration of America’s debt piled up around the Statue of Liberty. The full visualization can be found here.) There are few things as outrageous to Americans as taxation without representation; it started a war. But it is a fact that our children and grandchildren will be taxed for most of our […]