Power to the People - Chris Horner - Planet Gore on National Review Online

Dr. Clemente agreed that EIA forecasts are crucial because their data projections are used by energy-policy makers in the U.S. and in other countries to estimate the impact of climate-change policy, develop renewable portfolio standards, and — most disturbing — to justify cancellation of coal-based generation. But he noted that EIA has, for example, in only four years (2006 thru 2009 projections) inexplicably reduced the forecast of U.S. electricity generation (needed to meet requirements) in the amount of Texas, New York, and Florida combined. Stop and think about that one for a moment.