Environment
Energy-cost 'savings' from solar bus shelters would take 33 years to make taxpayers whole
The shelters, however, have only a 20-year lifespan
The lifespan of the shelters, however, is only 20 years.
The Nevada Piglet Book 2012
When the government controls society’s resources, it becomes about who you know, not what you know. As resources are politicized, they get doled out to those with political pull to the detriment of the average citizen. That’s a central lesson of this biennium’s Piglet Book.
$1.3 billion for 288 jobs: The failure of government-subsidized renewable energy
Another reason why government shouldn't pick winners and losers in the economy
One of many reasons why government shouldn't pick winners and losers in the economy.
$1.3 billion in 'clean energy' subsidies produce 288 permanent jobs, quadruple cost of electricity in Nevada
Reid-sponsored National Clean Energy Summit pushes more subsidies as key to Nevada's future
Reid-sponsored National Clean Energy Summit pushes more subsidies as key to Nevada’s future economic development.
Canadian firm will receive up to 50 million stimulus dollars for Nevada solar plant that employs two people
Energy generated will cost ratepayers almost three times as much as energy from natural gas
Ratepayers to pay almost three times as much as energy from natural gas.
Federal subsidy powers Las Vegas' purchase of Chevy Volts
Electric cars, unless paid for by federal dollars, won't save taxpayers money
Electric cars, unless paid for by federal dollars, won't save taxpayers money.
The Power of Choice: Part II
Electricity deregulation leads to lower power bills, better state competitiveness
Electricity deregulation leads to lower power bills and better state competitiveness.
Rep. Berkley ‘hopeful’ health-care law not overturned
Congresswoman and Senate candidate avoids mention of ethics investigation
Senate hopeful avoids mention of ethics investigation.
Obama calls green-energy critics 'flat earth society charter members'
Hints at national clean-energy standard, wants government 'investments in stuff that's new'
President hints at national-clean energy standard, wants government investment 'in stuff that's new.'
Obama to tout green energy 'investments' at solar facility employing 5 workers, relying on $54 million in taxpayer subsidies
Presidential visit to Boulder City solar plant shines light on high costs, small rewards of 'green energy' projects
High costs, small rewards of ‘green energy’ projects highlighted by President's visit.