This is a guest post by David Pomerantz, Executive Director of the Energy and Policy Institute, originally published on EPI’s blog.
The Koch brothers, known for their efforts to buy political support for the oil industry and attack renewable energy, now have a new organization dedicated to attacking clean energy policies, including those supportive of electric vehicles. Continue reading “With Kochs Now Attacking Electric Vehicles, Utilities Should Reexamine Their Friends”
Who is behind Fueling U.S. Forward? Where does the money come from? The ideas and influence? How is it connected to the Koch brothers, Koch Industries, and the network of organizations funded by Koch? Using LittleSis, a database that reveals connections between powerful people and organizations, we can map out the network of individuals, companies, and organizations that helped launch Fueling U.S. Forward. Click through the interactive map below to learn more. Continue reading “Network Map of the Koch-Funded Fueling U.S. Forward Campaign”
Following up on her reporting into a new pro-fossil fuel organization, Fueling U.S Forward, DeSmog reporter Sharon Kelly appeared on The Thom Hartmann Program on Tuesday. Continue reading “The Thom Hartmann Program Covers Fueling U.S. Forward with DeSmog Reporter”
This month, a new oil and gas front group called Fueling U.S. Forward launched with a slick website, flashy GIFs, and infographics.
A key objective of the newly launched, Koch-backed Fueling U.S. Forward campaign, is to give the oil and gas industry a populist, “everyday American” appeal.
Hold onto your hats. Koch Industries is “all for electric cars.” Well, not quite.
Continue reading “Koch Industries Pretends to Be “All For Electric Cars”…With a Catch”
One of the cornerstones of the Fueling U.S. Forward campaign is that the government shouldn’t be subsidizing clean energy solutions or electric vehicles—that government intervention isn’t allowing for a “level playing field.” See, for instance, the Koch Industries advertorial in The Hill that essentially laid out the framework for this messaging angle for their campaign. Continue reading “Fracked Gas Vehicles Are Subsidized Too”
