Bryce's work frequently advocates for the importance of reliable and dense energy sources, including natural gas and nuclear power, while often critiquing the limitations and land-use requirements of certain renewable energy technologies. He emphasizes the concept of "energy density" – the amount of energy contained per unit of volume or mass – as a crucial factor in understanding global energy systems.
Early Career and Focus Bryce began his career as a journalist, and his early works often focused on corporate behavior and geopolitical issues related to energy. His reporting has appeared in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, The Washington Post, and The American Prospect.
Key Themes and Positions A recurring theme in Bryce's analysis is the challenge of providing affordable, reliable, and abundant energy to a growing global population. He argues that the focus on "green energy" often overlooks the practical constraints of energy density, land requirements, and the intermittency of sources like wind and solar. He is a proponent of nuclear power as a high-density, low-carbon energy solution. Bryce has also been a vocal critic of what he perceives as energy "myths" and inefficient energy policies.
Affiliations Bryce has held various positions and affiliations throughout his career. He was a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, where he focused on energy policy. He has also been a contributing editor at Energy & Capital and has advised various energy-related organizations.
Bibliography
- Pipe Dreams: Greed, Ego, and the Death of Enron (2002)
- Cronies: Oil, the Bushes, and the Rise of Texas, America's Longest-Running Dynasty (2004)
- Gusher of Lies: The Dangerous Delusions of "Energy Independence" (2008)
- Power Hungry: The Myths of "Green" Energy and the Real Fuels of the Future (2010)
- Smaller Faster Lighter Denser Cheaper: Technologies That Will Shape the Future (2014)
- A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations (2020)