Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Big Tech Wanted ‘Clean Energy.’ Ohio Gave Natural Gas | Rep. Troy Balderon
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Feb 10, 2026 Troy Balderson, Ohio congressman focused on energy and infrastructure, discusses the Marcellus/Utica fracking boom and how natural gas revived local manufacturing and entrepreneurship. He covers natural gas as reliable baseload power, infrastructure and permitting hurdles, and legislation to speed interconnections and limit lawsuits to unlock investment.
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Fracking Sparked Local Economic Revival
- Hydraulic fracturing revived Southeast Ohio's economy by creating drilling, hospitality, and service jobs.
- Troy Balderson credits the boom with sparking entrepreneurship and restoring community pride.
Local Businesses Serving Drill Crews
- Balderson recounts a local entrepreneur who cleaned and serviced oil-rig worker lodging.
- Small businesses like that multiplied to support the drilling workforce and local growth.
Reframe Natural Gas As Clean Baseload
- Natural gas provides 24/7 baseload power and is largely carbon-free compared with coal.
- Balderson argues rebranding natural gas as 'clean energy' changes the dialogue with corporations seeking clean power.