WASHINGTON, DC – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) President David Holt issued the following statement of strong support for the recent executive order issued by President Trump to expedite the construction of pipeline projects, removing impediments to update and build out our nation’s energy infrastructure:
“On behalf of CEA, we applaud the Trump Administration’s executive orders to remove roadblocks and pushback against the deliberate stall tactics by a few state politicians aligned with extreme activist groups who thwart the energy needs of neighboring states by preventing the construction of critical energy delivery infrastructure like pipelines.
“Some states are abusing their review authority under the Clean Water Act to frustrate the development of critical multi-state projects. They are frequently changing regulatory requirements, delaying projects with little to no justification, and making it hard for states, and the energy industry, to make plans.
“There also appears that a few elected leaders don’t have a plan for actually meeting the energy needs of families throughout the nation. These are their constituents. They are families on budgets, seniors, and those struggling to make ends meet, and they are hurt the most because of the lack of consistent, transparent, regulatory process which is driving up prices for electricity and home heating bills. These price increases are especially true in areas of the country like the Northeast and New England that already have some of the highest costs of living in America.
“Further, these arbitrary delays are putting our energy security at risk in addition to denying communities and our skilled labor force from enjoying economic benefits and putting people to work. We were pleased that President Trump made the announcement at a CEA member facility – the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) international training center in Crosby, Texas – where workers are receiving state-of-the-art training to construct, and maintain, projects across the country.
“America’s Energy Renaissance is fundamentally changing the world and lowering prices for everyone – all while the U.S. continues to be a world leader in emission reduction and environmental improvement.”
###
About Consumer Energy Alliance
Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) is the leading consumer advocate for energy, bringing together families, farmers, small businesses, distributors, producers and manufacturers to support America’s environmentally sustainable energy future. With more than 550,000 members nationwide, our mission is to help ensure stable prices and energy security for households and businesses across the country. CEA works daily to encourage people across the nation to seek sensible, realistic and environmentally responsible solutions to meeting our energy needs.
Contact:
Emily Haggstrom
P: 720-582-0242
ehaggstrom@consumerenergyalliance.org
