Solar power is Florida’s Cheapest, Most Abundant and Most Secure Source of Energy By David Jenkins, Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship As a lifelong conservative who has spent decades working on energy-related issues, including serving as a campaign surrogate on energy for John McCain’s 2008 presidential run, I recall that the GOP ethos on energy has been solidly rooted in the catchphrase “All of the Above.” That phrase is in keeping with a genuinely conservative belief in the free market and its ability to drive investment to the smartest and most cost-effective energy technologies. Not only is that approach naturally suited to keeping our energy costs low, it also can best ensure that America leads the global race to dominate future energy markets. So, it was disappointing to hear Sunshine State gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (a Republican) seemingly abandon “All of the Above” in favor of a hairbrained energy cancel culture that results in more rate hikes and threatens our energy future. Read the rest of David’s op-ed here:...
Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship President David Jenkins examines the “drill, baby, drill” slogan and why it doesn’t fully reflect today’s energy and economic realities. While often used to argue for expanded fossil fuel production, the issue is more complex, shaped by global markets, infrastructure limits, and changing energy demand. The op-ed also highlights the growing role of cleaner, competitive energy sources and why long-term energy security requires practical, forward-looking solutions rather than slogans. Read more here:...
Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship is featured in a Kiowa County Press report examining concerns over a proposed rollback of federal oil and gas bonding rules managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The article explains that current bonding requirements are meant to ensure energy companies set aside enough money to properly plug wells and restore drilling sites once production ends. Without strong bonding rules, cleanup costs from abandoned or “orphaned” wells can fall to taxpayers instead of industry. CRS raises concerns that weakening these requirements could significantly increase public liability for cleanup, with estimates in the report suggesting potential taxpayer exposure in the hundreds of billions over time. The coverage highlights ongoing debate over how to balance energy development on public lands with long-term environmental and financial responsibility. Read the full article here:...
Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship is featured in a report from Aspen Public Radio covering concerns about a proposed federal policy change involving oil and gas development on public lands. The piece focuses on a proposed rollback of a Bureau of Land Management rule that requires energy companies to set aside funds to properly clean up wells and restore drilling sites after production ends. CRS warns that weakening those requirements could shift significant cleanup costs onto taxpayers, with potential liabilities reaching into the billions. The discussion highlights a broader issue in public lands management: ensuring companies, rather than taxpayers, are responsible for plugging abandoned wells and restoring impacted land. Read the full article here:...
The Trump Administration’s Plan to Roll Back Oil and Gas Bonding Requirements Will Cost Taxpayers Billions, New Analysis Shows Lowering Bond Amounts Will Risk Leaving Taxpayers on the Hook to Pay Billions to Clean Up Industry’s Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells on National Public Lands. Open...
