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All Fact-checks for Energy

stated on July 11, 2023 in a video shared on Facebook.

Under the “2023 Solar Incentive Program,” U.S. homeowners can “now qualify to get a full, state-of-the-art solar system at absolutely no cost from the government.”

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stated on March 22, 2023 in a Facebook post

Solar companies “have to give solar panels away for completely no net cost.”

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stated on February 28, 2023 in an image

"We’re just burning 300 gallons of jet fuel to de-ice this clean energy wind turbine … that needs 80 gallons of synthetic oil to operate."

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stated on March 13, 2023 in an executive action

On drilling on federal lands.

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stated on March 3, 2023 in a speech at CPAC

Democrats "want to ban gas powered cars and gas stoves.”

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Nicholas Langworthy

stated on February 10, 2023 in a tweet

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm met "with the radical green energy group behind the gas stove ban," which "has ties to the" Chinese Communist Party.

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Morgan Luttrell

stated on January 10, 2023 in a tweet

"Energy costs are the highest in 15 years."

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stated on January 27, 2023 in a video

“Right now, driving 100 miles in an electric vehicle is more expensive than driving an internal combustion engine car.”

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stated on January 25, 2023 in an Instagram post

Wind farm construction is a possible cause of dead whales washing ashore in New Jersey.

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stated on January 23, 2023 in social media posts on January 23, 2023

Electrically charged stones discovered in Congo.

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Morgan Luttrell

stated on January 10, 2023 in a tweet

"Biden drained America's Strategic Petroleum Reserves to the lowest level since 1984."

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League of Conservation Voters

stated on November 28, 2022 in a statement on a website

Herschel Walker “is heavily funded by the oil and gas industry, raking in more than $140,000 in donations from Big Oil and other energy interests."

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stated on November 15, 2022 in an Instagram post

“Florida man arrested for using a lost U.S. nuke to power his home for more than 27 years.”

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stated on October 12, 2022 in a press conference

Katie Hobbs “has voted to double our gas tax.”

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stated on July 14, 2022 in Blog post

“We finally achieved that energy independence… under the Trump administration. President Biden squandered (it) away.”

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stated on August 30, 2022 in a tweet

Electric vehicles are unaffordable because “the average cost of replacing an electric vehicle battery is over $10,000, while the average cost of replacing the battery of a gas-powered car is $100 to $200.”

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stated on September 20, 2022 in a tweet

“Over the past 5 years, natural gas costs have gone up over 200%” in the United States.

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stated on October 10, 2022 in a debate

“Tim Ryan when he ran for president two years ago … supported banning fracking both on public lands and generally speaking.”

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stated on October 4, 2022 in a Facebook post

Antony Blinken “confesses that Biden” is responsible for the Nord Stream pipeline leaks.

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stated on September 26, 2022 in a video

2018 interview shows Bill Gates has changed his position on clean energy

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Carry that weight? Electric vehicles outweigh gas cars but aren’t main culprit of road wear

Carry that weight? Electric vehicles outweigh gas cars but aren’t main culprit of road wear

By Tom Kertscher • June 21, 2023

Billions of dollars are being invested in pricey ‘green’ hydrogen. Is it a viable climate solution?

Billions of dollars are being invested in pricey ‘green’ hydrogen. Is it a viable climate solution?

By Tom Kertscher • June 12, 2023

New electric vehicle tax credit rules aim to reduce dependence on China, but present new obstacles

New electric vehicle tax credit rules aim to reduce dependence on China, but present new obstacles

By Matthew Crowley • May 1, 2023

Joe Biden is pushing for more electric cars. Will there be enough charging stations?

Joe Biden is pushing for more electric cars. Will there be enough charging stations?

By Tom Kertscher • April 21, 2023

Joe Biden has approved more oil drilling. Why? And does it undo his efforts to fight climate change?

Joe Biden has approved more oil drilling. Why? And does it undo his efforts to fight climate change?

By Tom Kertscher • April 13, 2023

US versus China: Which nation is doing more to address climate change?

US versus China: Which nation is doing more to address climate change?

By Tom Kertscher • March 27, 2023

What role does natural gas play in a ‘clean energy’ future? Separating spin from science in TV ads

What role does natural gas play in a ‘clean energy’ future? Separating spin from science in TV ads

By Tom Kertscher • February 28, 2023

Lie of the Year 2022: Putin’s lies to wage war and conceal horror in Ukraine

Lie of the Year 2022: Putin’s lies to wage war and conceal horror in Ukraine

By Rebecca Catalanello • December 13, 2022

Gasoline prices: Where they stand now, and why

Gasoline prices: Where they stand now, and why

By Louis Jacobson • October 24, 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for August 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for August 2022

By D.L. Davis • September 2, 2022

Reality check: Biden’s renewable energy plan

Reality check: Biden’s renewable energy plan

By Jon Greenberg • August 30, 2022

The Democrats’ big IRA bill fulfills some Biden promises, leaves others behind

The Democrats’ big IRA bill fulfills some Biden promises, leaves others behind

By Jon Greenberg • August 12, 2022

Pregúntele a PolitiFact: ¿Qué pasa con la factura de electricidad de Puerto Rico?

Pregúntele a PolitiFact: ¿Qué pasa con la factura de electricidad de Puerto Rico?

By Nuria Diaz Muñoz • July 19, 2022

Ask PolitiFact: What’s up with Puerto Rico’s electricity bills?

Ask PolitiFact: What’s up with Puerto Rico’s electricity bills?

By Nuria Diaz Muñoz • July 14, 2022

Why is the US selling stockpiled oil to China? We have answers

Why is the US selling stockpiled oil to China? We have answers

By Louis Jacobson • July 11, 2022

The pros and cons of a gas tax holiday

The pros and cons of a gas tax holiday

By Ellie Borst • June 23, 2022

No easy answers on reducing U.S. gas prices, despite political ads’ claims

No easy answers on reducing U.S. gas prices, despite political ads’ claims

By Tom Kertscher • June 15, 2022

Mailbag: Gas prices, the war in Ukraine, and more

Mailbag: Gas prices, the war in Ukraine, and more

By Jon Greenberg • March 21, 2022

How high are gasoline prices today, really?

How high are gasoline prices today, really?

By Louis Jacobson • March 11, 2022

Ask PolitiFact: Why are gas prices going up?

Ask PolitiFact: Why are gas prices going up?

By Jon Greenberg • March 9, 2022

Latest promises about Energy

Give disadvantaged communities 40% of spending benefits related to clean energy

Create 1 million auto industry jobs

Rejoin Iran nuclear deal

Put US on a course to net-zero emissions by 2050.

Block new fracking on federal lands, but not ban all fracking

Establish new fuel economy standards

Rejoin the Paris climate agreement

Approve the Keystone XL project and reap the profits

Save the coal industry

Achieve energy independence

Phase out incandescent light bulbs

Extend Production Tax Credit to encourage renewable energy

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