Fueling The Conversation

Fueling the Conversation, a weekly column by IER President Tom Pyle, offers a principled take on energy events. Energy underpins all aspects of modern life, so policies that artificially limit production hurt everyday people paying to heat their homes and driving to work. “Green” groups push these policies for idealogical reasons, but this column uses economic logic and hard facts to advocate for energy freedom.  For more insights from Tom check out The Unregulated Podcast which he co-hosts with Washington Times columnist Mike McKenna. Available here, and on all your favorite pod-catchers.

Latest Columns

    October 2025

    The Supreme Court Should End Climate Lawfare Once and For All

    Thomas J. Pyle
    September 2025

    The Renewable Fuel Standard Must Go

    Thomas J. Pyle
    August 2025

    Ending the Endangerment Finding is Necessary for Energy Abundance, and it Follows the Law

    Thomas J. Pyle
    July 2025

    Forcing Biofuels Doesn’t Improve American Energy

    Thomas J. Pyle
    July 2025

    EPA Administrator Zeldin: The Most Important Man in Washington

    Thomas J. Pyle
    July 2025

    The Big Beautiful Bill is a Big Win For American Energy

    Thomas J. Pyle
    July 2025

    American and Canadian Crude is Responsible for Price Stabilization as the Middle East Remains Volatile

    Thomas J. Pyle
    July 2025

    Poll Shows That Americans Want Energy Abundance, Not Climate Catastrophism

    Thomas J. Pyle