Archive: Paige Lambermont

Paige Lambermont is a Columnist Fellow at Independent Institute’s Catalyst, and Research Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute in the Center for Energy and Environment. She covers the electrical grid, energy regulation, nuclear power issues, and other free-market energy topics. Paige has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from American University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Idaho. She is also a Columnist Fellow at Catalyst.
Full Biography and Publications
Belgium Has Learned Nothing From Germany’s Nuclear Phaseout
Doel Unit 1 was shut down in February as part of the country’s nuclear phaseout policy.
Paige Lambermont | March 14, 2025
Plans To Build Gas Plants Respond To Increased Power Demand
Energy companies respond to surging AI demand with behind-the-meter solutions.
Paige Lambermont | March 4, 2025
Spain’s Misguided Nuclear Phaseout Garners Opposition
Protests have sparked opposition to the country’s choice to phase out nuclear power by 2035.
Paige Lambermont | February 12, 2025
Wind and Solar Tax Credits are Destroying the Grid
It’s time to choose reliability.
Paige Lambermont | January 28, 2025
Gas Stoves are Great
Once you cook on a gas stove, efforts to protect consumer choice in appliances make even more sense. 
Paige Lambermont | December 31, 2024
New Jersey Should Rethink Its Nuclear Power Ban
As offshore wind implodes, and data center demand grows, New Jersey should reassess its approach to nuclear power. 
Paige Lambermont | December 12, 2024
New Nuclear Deals Are Good for Technology, and the Power Grid
Announcements from tech and nuclear power companies, including utilities that own existing nuclear sites, show a promising future.
Paige Lambermont | November 1, 2024
Nuclear Sites Ripe for Development
A new study looks at nuclear power plant sites that could host additional reactors
Paige Lambermont | October 4, 2024
Germany Is Smug About Its Energy Errors
Despite its costs, German officials continue to brag about the nuclear phase out
Paige Lambermont | October 2, 2024
New Paper Shows the Problem with Power Subsidies
Wind and solar receive the lion’s share while producing less power
Paige Lambermont | September 4, 2024
Dominion’s Proposed Peaker Plant Is a Good Sign for Reliability
The state's renewable portfolio standard cedes one to reality.
Paige Lambermont | July 30, 2024
Generator Sales Are Rising… And There’s Good Reason
Americans are increasingly worried about grid reliability
Paige Lambermont | July 17, 2024