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Americans want prices to go down — especially their energy bills. We’ve already explained why prices are high and what actually helps bring them down. Now it’s time to talk about the so-called solutions that have failed to produce lower prices. Those solutions have something in common: They rely on top-down, government-mandated approaches that give […]
Here’s the solution to your high utility bills: Washington should stop kneecapping our energy industry and unleash American energy abundance. It’s a straightforward equation. When energy demand rises, the only way to get prices down is to increase supply — in other words, to get more energy in the market. America has an immense energy […]
Las Vegas, NV – Today, Americans for Prosperity released a new report detailing how the federal government’s broken infrastructure permitting system has caused the delay, or outright loss, of tens of thousands of new jobs and nearly $75 billion in economic benefits across six states. The report includes the timeline, status, and projected economic value […]
Columbus, OH — Today, Americans for Prosperity released a new report detailing how the federal government’s broken infrastructure permitting system has caused the delay, or outright loss, of tens of thousands of jobs and nearly $75 billion in economic benefits across six states. The report includes the timeline, status, and projected economic value of three specific […]
The jolt you get from opening your utility bill is an unwelcome reminder: Energy prices are still far higher than they were a few years ago. In fact, energy prices are 70% higher today than they were in December 2019. And this winter, you can expect to spend more on energy than you did in […]
ALBANY, NY — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement following Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address. AFP North East Region Director Ross Connolly said: “From sky-high taxes and energy costs to the ongoing housing crisis and out-of-control spending from Albany, Governor Hochul missed the mark by not acknowledging these issues […]
Columbus, OH — Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today applauded the announcement from Vistra outlining a new private-sector partnership with Meta to support the continued operation, modernization, and expansion of nuclear generation in Ohio, without relying on taxpayer subsidies or ratepayer-funded bailouts. This agreement proves that taxpayer bailouts are not the only option. When markets are allowed […]
When energy prices rise, many look to Washington for more regulations. But prosperity is built by people, not dictated by politicians. That’s why we launched the “Road to Prosperity” tour, to hear from those who work to power America’s future. We found that communities are ready to power the future, create jobs, and embrace prosperity. […]
America’s West isn’t just beautiful, it’s extremely powerful. From Colorado’s innovative drill pads to Wyoming’s world-class coal mines to Utah’s high-tech natural gas rigs, the West hosts some of the most abundant and reliable energy resources on earth. Our “Road to Prosperity” tour witnessed this energy potential firsthand. But we also saw something else: Washington’s […]
