A Stronger America Starts with Energy We Make Ourselves
Keep America Powered: Support a Robust Five-Year Offshore Leasing Program
America’s energy strength begins offshore — in the Gulf of America, where responsible oil and natural gas production power our economy, protect our environment, and support millions of families. With the administration’s new Five-Year Leasing Program now underway, continued leadership is essential to keep that momentum strong.
America’s Energy Advantage — Built Offshore
For decades, the Gulf of America has been the engine of the Nation’s energy success.
The region holds an estimated 69 billion barrels of oil and 229 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. To put that in perspective, the energy produced by that much oil alone would power roughly 11 million homes for a whole year – and that isn’t even accounting for the useable energy from natural gas.
Beyond the numbers, offshore energy means good jobs and real opportunity. In 2023, the offshore oil and natural gas industry supported an estimated 412 thousand jobs in the United States, compared to just over 354 thousand jobs on average across the 2023-2040 forecast period. Beyond job growth, the industry is projected to contribute an average of just over $29.6 billion of GDP per year over the 2023 to 2040 forecast period
These funds support local schools, coastal restoration, and conservation programs like the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which receives roughly $900 million a year from offshore revenues. Offshore energy isn’t just powering homes — it’s strengthening communities across the Gulf Coast and the entire country.
Certainty America Can Count On
Predictable offshore leasing doesn’t just benefit energy producers — it benefits everyone who pays an energy bill or fills up a gas tank. A steady leasing schedule gives energy companies the confidence to invest, plan, and hire, which in turn keeps energy prices stable and supports long-term economic growth.
When lease sales are delayed or canceled, families feel it first — through higher prices at the pump, rising electric bills, and job losses across the energy supply chain. But when the Five-Year Program is implemented on schedule, it restores certainty and predictability to America’s energy future.
That certainty means more than economic numbers — it means peace of mind. It means knowing that small businesses can budget with confidence, farmers can afford to fuel their equipment, and families won’t have to choose between keeping the lights on or paying for groceries.
Stable energy policy protects people — not politics.
Stronger at Home. Because We Power Ourselves.
Energy independence isn’t just a slogan — it’s a strategic advantage. Every barrel of oil and cubic foot of natural gas produced in the Gulf strengthens our national security by reducing dependence on foreign energy. It keeps our energy supply shielded from global instability and ensures American workers, not foreign competitors, reap the benefits.
When we produce energy here, we do it cleaner, safer, and with greater accountability. We also protect against the volatility of global markets that can send prices soaring overnight. Offshore energy helps insulate American families and businesses from those shocks — keeping our economy resilient and our nation self-reliant.
As global demand for energy grows, the choice is simple: produce it here under world-leading standards, or import it from countries that don’t share our environmental or labor values. The stronger path — for families, consumers, and our environment — is the one that starts right here at home.
Leadership Worth Recognizing — and Continuing
Recent steps to restore a reliable offshore leasing schedule have brought much-needed balance back to America’s energy policy. By advancing a new Five-Year Program, the Administration has reaffirmed the importance of energy stability, affordability, and national security. This leadership matters — not only for producers but for every American who depends on stable, affordable power.
A robust leasing program does more than supply energy; it safeguards economic opportunity for hundreds of thousands of workers, energy affordability for millions of families, and environmental leadership that the world can follow. It ensures that our policies continue to reflect American strength, ingenuity, and responsibility.
But this progress must continue. A strong Five-Year Program is not a one-time achievement — it’s a commitment to the future. Continued support and predictability in offshore development will help America meet rising global energy demand while maintaining its environmental edge.
Responsible energy leadership today means energy security tomorrow.
Keep America Powered — Take Action
The United States stands at a crossroads. One path leads to affordable, cleaner, American-made energy that supports workers, communities, and consumers. The other leads to uncertainty, higher prices, and greater dependence on foreign supply. The choice should be clear.
Now is the time to stand behind policies that keep our energy strong, affordable, and responsibly produced. By keeping offshore access open and maintaining a stable leasing schedule, we protect families, strengthen our economy, and secure our future.
Join Consumer Energy Alliance in thanking the Administration for advancing American energy — and urging them to keep expanded offshore access in the Five-Year Program. Together, we can ensure the next generation inherits a nation that is stronger, cleaner, and more self-reliant than ever before.
Keep America Powered. Keep Energy Made in America.