The debate over U.S. energy independence is often muddled by differing definitions and political rhetoric. A practical definition of energy independence is producing more energy than consumed ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. Atlanta, Georgia - June 27: Former president Donald Trump and ...

The claim that the U.S. is energy independent is true based on a definition that involves the country producing more energy than its needs. As the first graph below shows, the U.S. was not energy ...

On December 4, 2024, the US Treasury and IRS issued final regulations (TD 10015) clarifying the definition of energy property and rules for the energy credit under Section 48 of the Internal Revenue ...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 29: U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in the first presidential debate at the Health Education Campus of Case Western ...