Post Tagged with: "Energy Policy"

API: New poll shows “widespread” concern over Washington’s energy policy

API: New poll shows “widespread” concern over Washington’s energy policy

World Oil


(WO) – The American Petroleum Institute (API) released a new national poll conducted by Ipsos demonstrating widespread concern over Washington’s approach on energy policy.

Two out of three American voters say the country is on the wrong track …

Source: Oil Price

Republican party struggles to find common ground on energy policy

Oil Price


The Republican Party is preparing to introduce its first major legislation since it took control of the House of Representatives in the November midterm elections. The GOP wants to use its House majority to push through a major …

March 10, 2023 - 12:30 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, Regulatory
Source: Reuters

Britain proposes domestic emissions trading scheme from Jan 1

Reuters


The British government said on Monday it will establish a domestic emissions trading scheme (UK ETS) from Jan. 1 to replace the current EU regime, as it presented its long-awaited white paper on energy policy.

Britain exits the EU …

Source: Reuters

Japan launches energy policy review amid global push for greener power

Reuters


TOKYO – Japan on Tuesday launched its latest three-yearly energy policy review, with the country grappling with a need to cut greenhouse gas emissions even as the public remains wary over nuclear power following the Fukushima disaster.

In its …

Source: Forbes

Biden’s $2 trillion New Green Deal underscores the need to separate Energy Policy from politics

Forbes


The Joe Biden presidential campaign has released a new proposal for energy and environmental policy, including plans to spend $2 trillion over a decade and a goal of achieving 100% clean electricity standard by 2035. Also promised: good union …

July 15, 2020 - 1:00 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Politics & Opinions
U.S. Energy Dominance Is Good for The World: U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo

U.S. Energy Dominance Is Good for The World: U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo

From the Houston Public Media

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States’ growing energy dominance helps its geopolitical goals.

Speaking at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston last week, Pompeo said the United States is not just …

March 18, 2019 - 6:54 am Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, People
Four New Members Join the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee

Four New Members Join the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee

House Oversight of Energy Legislation

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) announced four incoming Republican members today: Buddy Carter (R-GA),  Ryan Costello (R-PA),  Tim Walberg (R-MI),  Mimi Walters (R-CA).

The Committee on Energy and Commerce was established …

Donald J. Trump’s Energy Policy

Donald J. Trump’s Energy Policy

Trump’s energy message is job-focused; presumed Republican candidate says he intends to remove barriers that block the development of America’s energy resources

In a campaign speech in North Dakota last week, presumed Republican presidential nominee and real estate developer Donald …

Hatch, Barrasso and Enzi Introduce Senate Bill to Stop Frac Regulation Duplicity

Energy Wins: Ted Cruz Picks Carly Fiorina as VP Running Mate

Both support fracing, expansion of drilling on federal lands, ending federal government over-regulation

It was announced by the Cruz campaign today. If the combination of Texas Senator Ted Cruz with former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina as his VP …

Changing of the Guard: 10 Energy Policymakers to Watch

Changing of the Guard: 10 Energy Policymakers to Watch

From The Hill

A changing of the guard is underway in the energy and environment arena. A new generation of lawmakers, lobbyists, advocates and staffers is making its presence felt, bringing novel ideas and enthusiasm to the policy battles shaping …

April 26, 2016 - 5:31 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Regulatory
Business Roundtable: “Strategic Changes” Needed for U.S. Energy Policy, Economy

Business Roundtable: “Strategic Changes” Needed for U.S. Energy Policy, Economy

Technological advances in the oil and gas industry have reformed the United States economy, but government policies are preventing the business sector from reaching its full potential.

That is the assessment of the Business Roundtable, based on a 31-page report …

Presidential Candidates on Energy:  Jindal

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Jindal

“Energy resources are a blessing, not a curse.”

Second-term Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is running for the 2016 Republican nomination. Jindal published his energy plan earlier this fall, based a 2014 energy plan which he had previously developed. Gov. Jindal’s …

A Tale of Two Politicians: Stark Differences in Energy Policy between Bush, Clinton

A Tale of Two Politicians: Stark Differences in Energy Policy between Bush, Clinton

The bloodlines of Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton both run deep in the American political scene. Both have a history, directly and indirectly, in the Oval Office – the same office a slew of candidates are vying for in 2016.…

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Fiorina

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Fiorina

Gives thumbs up to Keystone and crude oil exports

Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina is running for the 2016 Republican nomination. Fiorina talked about energy in an interview with The Fuse in June. Here is a summary of her …

September 30, 2015 - 12:52 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Politics & Opinions
Presidential Candidates on Energy: Bush

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Bush

“Let the US Export Oil and Natural Gas”

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush released his official energy plan today, outlining four initiatives that his plan states will create one million manufacturing jobs.

  1. Lift Restrictions on Exports of Oil and Natural
September 29, 2015 - 4:22 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Politics & Opinions
Presidential Candidates on Energy: Cruz

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Cruz

Cruz says he wants to “unleash American jobs and opportunity by harnessing our nation’s energy resources”

Texas Senator Ted Cruz posted a detailed list of his energy policy stances on his U.S. Senate website in Feb. 2014. They are as …

September 23, 2015 - 12:11 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Politics & Opinions
Presidential Candidates on Energy: Carson

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Carson

Carson disfavors government subsidies, but would redirect oil subsidies toward more ethanol fueling stations

While campaigning in Iowa, Dr. Ben Carson commented:  “I don’t particularly like the idea of government subsidies for anything because it interferes with the natural free …

September 21, 2015 - 6:57 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Politics & Opinions
Presidential Candidates on Energy: Clinton

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Clinton

Clinton Favors Clean Energy Grants and Tax Incentives, Deep Decarbonization

Former U.S. Senator from New York, former Secretary of State and former First Lady Hillary Clinton issued her position on energy on her website earlier this summer.

As reported by …

September 9, 2015 - 1:10 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Politics & Opinions, Regulatory
Presidential Candidates on Energy:  Sanders

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Sanders

Sanders wants to kill Keystone, transform system away from fossil fuels

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, campaigning for the Democrat Party nomination for president, issued statements about his energy position after the administration’s Clean Power Plan was announced in August.

As …

September 4, 2015 - 1:01 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Politics & Opinions, Regulatory
Presidential Candidates on Energy: Rubio

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Rubio

Rubio favors lifting the crude oil export ban

Florida Senator Marco Rubio, campaigning for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination at an oil and gas event in Oklahoma, voiced his stance on some energy policies yesterday.

According to an AP report, …

September 3, 2015 - 5:56 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Politics & Opinions, Regulatory
Hatch, Barrasso and Enzi Introduce Senate Bill to Stop Frac Regulation Duplicity

Bill to End Crude Export Ban Passes ENR Committee 12-10, Faces Full Senate

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources seeks to end crude export ban

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) passed a bill that would end the ban on the export of U.S. crude oil yesterday by …