Issues

Energy Reliability and Security

Position

Energy powers our economy and our lives without it, we are quite literally in the dark. Passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 was a critical first step toward securing America's energy, economic, and national security. However, policy alone cannot overcome the energy challenges that we face as a nation. Without access to affordable and reliable supplies of energy in the United States, U.S. businesses are forced to move elsewhere, taking U.S. jobs and support for the economy with them and impacting our global competitiveness. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to addressing America's energy challenges and finding ways to solve them.

News

  • At State, Clinton gains stature
    Sep 6, 2010 — Politico
    ... The efforts of Middle East peace envoy Mitchell "are bearing fruit and bringing that issue to the fore...which is a State issue," Rothkopf noted, while the handover in Iraq, and critical issues in Afghanistan-Pakistan, Iran, North Korea and with China "are all State issues." Clinton “needs to be the real time line between the president and the [Middle East peace] negotiations,” veteran U.S. Middle East peace negotiator Aaron David Miller...
  • Germany Agrees to Extend Life of Nuclear Plants
    Sep 6, 2010 — New York Times
    Merkel’s conservatives and their pro-business Free Democrat allies are now seeking to sidestep that law.Mrs. Merkel planned to make a statement later Monday, and Mr.
  • Obama wants $50 billion to beef up infrastructure 'as soon as possible'
    Sep 6, 2010 — The Hill
    Administration officials did not have a specific job creation goal for the investment or an overall six-year dollar figure. Lawmakers had to extend surface transportation law for almost two years before approving the last surface transportation reauthorization bill in 2005. This includes not allowing oil and gas companies to take advantage of a manufacturing tax credit other industries are allowed to use.
  • EDITORIAL
    Sep 5, 2010 — The Honolulu Star-Advertiser
    Hawaii would be well-served by either of these veteran public servants: former Mayor Mufi Hannemann and former U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie. But with the ailing economy looming large, the "buck-stops-here" executive experience is highly persuasive. He has been a longtime public servant, seasoned with high-powered business experience.
  • Governor candidates' job plans fuzzy on details
    Sep 5, 2010 — The Miami Herald
    Among them: --Sink proposes cutting red tape by streamlining permitting and regulatory decisions and expediting already-approved economic development projects. Scott also would expedite permits for job-creating businesses. --Sink would provide tax credits for Florida businesses that export health care, renewable energy, arts and movie production. Scott wants to create technology clusters to create 60,000 new jobs.
  • Los Angeles Times Steve Lopez column
    Sep 5, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
    It's called the Global Warming Solutions (OOTC:GWSO) Act, drafted by state legislators and signed in 2006 by Gov. Scheduled to begin rolling out next year, it would require a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. But compliance would cost energy companies a few bucks. It's business, and they're in the business of creating value for their shareholders," said Gheit.
  • Utilities work to plug into renewable energy
    Sep 5, 2010 — The Honolulu Star-Advertiser
    When a cloud passes over a solar array or when the wind fades, the electrical output of those devices fluctuates. Oahu, with no large-scale wind or solar projects, is not affected by the problem.
  • Keeping secrets
    Sep 4, 2010 — Star Tribune
    But the discovery of Lauren Cavanaugh's body in a boarded-up mine shaft raises more questions than it answers. Hers is just the most recent of six women's bodies sequestered there. Once you begin a Cork O'Connor mystery, it's hard to put it down.
  • Public money feeds business growth in St. Paul
    Sep 4, 2010 — Star Tribune
    Paul Port Authority for high-efficiency lighting and refrigeration systems. Composting would take care of waste and aid in creating energy. Greenhouse construction is set to begin next year. "For me, St.
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