David B Spence in the Media

MarketWatch March 12, 2026

How Texas became the epicenter of the AI data-center boom

Professor David Spence notes that fewer regulatory barriers make it easier to build a power plant in Texas than in other states, which attracts developers and makes it quicker to get a project completed.

E&E News by Politico January 5, 2026

Coal over wind: How Trump used emergency powers to help a favored fuel

In an article about the use of emergency powers to alter the country’s electricity markets, Professor David Spence comments on President Trump's strategy of pushing the bounds of executive power then hoping that the courts validate it or ratify it after the fact.

Inside Climate News May 22, 2025

House Republicans Have Passed a Bill to Gut the IRA. What Happened to All the Supposed Holdouts?

Professor David Spence explains how strong partisan and leadership pressure led many House Republicans who once supported the Inflation Reduction Act to unanimously vote in favor of the sweeping budget reconciliation bill, which phases out tax credits.

Grist April 29, 2025

Trump is bypassing community input to fast-track energy projects that risk pollution

Professor David Spence predicts how President Trump's declaration of a national energy emergency to fast-track energy projects across the country will play out in reality, with higher production levels for fossil fuels and lower security of critical minerals already observable.

Energy Central March 11, 2025

How to save energy from partisan politics

Professor David Spence joins Energy Central's Power Perspectives podcast to discuss how political polarization is affecting climate and energy policy.

E&E News November 20, 2024

Trump team could bring both ax and scalpel to Interior

Professor David Spence predicts that new appointees in the Department of Government Efficiency will focus on changes that boost mining and oil and gas production.

Energy Capital November 13, 2024

How to Overcome Ideological Divides and the Climate of Contempt

As a guest on a podcast, Professor David Spence discusses his book, the U.S. election results, energy policymaking, and the deep ideological divides in America.

The Daily Texan October 14, 2024

Cases from Texas take forefront in U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024-25 term

Professors David Spence and Lucas Powe both provide expert insight on the new wave of high profile cases from Texas being argued in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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