WASHINGTON – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, issued the following statement regarding the findings of a forthcoming Department of Energy analysis of liquefied natural gas exports, as related in news accounts.
“It’s unfortunate to see what began as an election-year ploy turned into a predictable and pre-determined outcome that will slow environmental progress. By arguing to limit exports of LNG produced under America’s strict environmental standards, we limit the opportunity for other nations to enjoy the same success we have had in cutting emissions by using gas instead of higher-emitting fuels,” CEA President David Holt said. “The study is reported to say that exports will increase domestic prices, which is a re-run of a tired argument that used to be made about U.S. oil exports. That argument was refuted when domestic producers responded to demand by increasing supply, an ironclad economic law that applies here. LNG exports have bipartisan support because they help American families and businesses, support our nation’s allies, create domestic jobs and ensure the world can enjoy continually lower emissions with reliable power.”
CEA looks forward to reviewing the report once it is released, he said.
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About Consumer Energy Alliance
Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) is the leading voice for sensible energy and environmental policies for consumers, bringing together families, farmers, small businesses, distributors, producers, and manufacturers to support America’s environmentally sustainable energy future. We are committed to leading the nation’s dialogue around energy, its critical role in the economy, and how it supports the vital supply chains for the families and businesses that depend on them. CEA works daily to encourage communities across the nation to seek sensible, realistic, and environmentally responsible solutions to meet our nation’s energy needs.
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Bryson Hull
(202) 657-2855
bhull@consumerenergyalliance.org
