In the United States and around the world, coal is recognized as an affordable, reliable source of electricity that will remain an important part of the energy mix for years to come. Working together with state and federal regulators, coal producers and the electricity generators have made dramatic strides addressing environmental issues associated with coal.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy today unveiled its comprehensive new Energy Works for US platform that reflects the new reality of America’s energy revolution. Energy Works for US consists of 64 specific, actionable recommendations in nine key areas. The plan will
Dear Chairman Whitfield and Ranking Member Rush: The undersigned organizations strongly support H.R. 3826, the “Electricity Security and Affordability Act.” H.R. 3826 would ensure that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations are done in a reasonable manner that
The Institute’s Transition Plan for Securing America’s Energy Future is an energy policy roadmap with 88 concrete recommendations and detailed timelines for President-elect Barack Obama and the 111th Congress. It forms a comprehensive, long-term energy strategy that if adopted, will put America on a path for a more secure, prosperous and clean energy future.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy offers this Blueprint in the public interest to engage the presidential and congressional candidates, the business community, state policy leaders, and the American people in a productive dialogue on the major elements that we believe must be included in a bold new energy design for the United States.
