Steve Cortes: 'Wind power is a multi-billion dollar scam' that fails to deliver reliable energy
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Steve Cortes: 'Wind power is a multi-billion dollar scam' that fails to deliver reliable energy
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On the Powering America Podcast, Steve Cortes, president and founder of the League of American Workers, argues that large-scale wind energy projects are inefficient, costly, and environmentally harmful, calling them a "multi-billion dollar scam" that depends on subsidies and redundant fossil fuel backup systems.
He contends that wind turbines fail to produce consistent, economically viable energy and often require extensive transmission that leads to power loss. Cortes contrasts this with natural gas, which he describes as abundant, reliable, and cleaner-burning, positioning it as the most practical solution for meeting U.S. energy demands in the near and medium term.
He also highlights policy barriers—particularly at the state level—that limit infrastructure development like pipelines, despite growing energy needs tied to industrial expansion and emerging technologies.
Cortes previously served as a senior advisor to former President Donald Trump and has produced documentaries focused on economic and energy policy.
The League of American Workers is an organization focused on promoting policies related to domestic industry, energy independence, and U.S. workers.