The Energy Update - Week of January 11th, 2021

Plugged In

This week the team highlights recent articles focusing on local opposition to municipal natural gas bans in California and the contents of the recently passed federal spending bill and what it means for American energy producers and consumers. Plus, get a preview of the latest episode of the Plugged In podcast featuring Dr. Ellen Wald of the Atlantic council discussing oil & natural gas contributions to the COVID-19 vaccine efforts. Links • ARTICLE Fighting Back Against California’s Natural Gas Bans: https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/fossil-fuels/gas-and-oil/fighting-back-against-californias-natural-gas-bans/ • ARTICLE Congress Extended Tax Credits for Renewables, Despite Their Limited Output: https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/renewable/congress-extended-tax-credits-for-renewables-despite-their-limited-output/ • ARTICLE Oil and Gas Contributions to Coronavirus Vaccines Policy Brief: https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/fossil-fuels/oil-and-gas-contributions-to-coronavirus-vaccines-policy-brief/ • PODCAST Plugged In Podcast #66: Dr. Ellen Wald on the Role of Plastics in the COVID Response: https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/fossil-fuels/plugged-in-podcast-66-dr-ellen-wald-on-the-role-of-plastics-in-the-covid-response/