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Reliability Must Take Top Priority in Energy Policies

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As Massachusetts’s policymakers continue to neglect the warnings of stakeholders on the cost and reliability of New England’s electricity, CEA’s Marc Brown examines the impact this will have on families and businesses across the state.

Despite these reliability warnings and costs concerns, New England states continue to mandate and subsidize the electrification of the heating and transportation sectors before there is enough new generation – most likely from wind, solar and hydroelectricity – at the ready to meet the region’s already-growing demand and the surge of it that will come as more electricity is required.

Read more – Boston Herald

Public Overwhelmingly Supports Carbon Capture and Storage at EPA Hearing in Louisiana

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Vast Majority of Public Commenters Told EPA that Louisiana is Ready to Self-Regulate Carbon Capture and Storage

BATON ROUGE – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency’s public hearing on Louisiana’s application for authority to regulate carbon capture permitting under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.

“CEA strongly supports the proposed application that would allow Louisiana’s Department of Natural Resources to regulate carbon capture activities, including the ability to permit its own carbon injection wells,” CEA Deputy Director of Gulf Coast Affairs Shawn Waldron said. “Following EPA’s three day public comment session, it is clear Louisianans strongly agree. It is heartening to see so many ordinary citizens, from workers to grandmothers, coming out in person to support a brighter future for Louisiana.”

“Those expressing opposition during the comment session were, strangely, against an easy, proven solution to the climate change fight that will improve the environment for everyone, especially our underprivileged communities,” Waldron said. “Louisiana’s industrial facilities are an economic engine for the state’s economy, and have provided thousands of jobs for generations. Without a solution that lowers our environmental footprint to meet public and government demands for cleaner air, these facilities run the risk of closure. Carbon capture is the key to maintaining America’s vital industries and will move the state and the country toward our environmental goals faster than we ever thought possible. It will also create new jobs and a cleaner environment in Louisiana, without sacrificing people’s livelihoods.”

“Louisiana has a proven history of capably regulating industry and of supervising the Safe Drinking Water Act provisions the EPA has already delegated to it. Self-regulating carbon capture will empower Louisiana to quickly and efficiently permit carbon capture projects in a state with the ideal geology for it, and demonstrate at scale a solution our nation and world need right now.”

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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. With more than 550,000 members nationwide, 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.

Contact:
Rachel Edwards
(713) 355-9714
redwards@consumerenergyalliance.org

Are the Timelines Regarding the EV Mandates Truly Realistic?

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CEA’s Chris Ventura sat down with Jayson Luber to discuss EV mandates and Consumer Energy Alliance’s latest report, Freedom to Fuel: Consumer Choice in the Automotive Marketplace.

Listen here – KMGH ABC 7

CEA, Host of Louisiana Leaders to Support State’s Ability to Regulate Carbon Capture at EPA Hearing

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  • Louisiana has long, successful record of assuming regulatory oversight
  • Carbon capture essential to meeting environmental goals, preserving vital Louisiana industries

BATON ROUGE – Consumer Energy Alliance, the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, issued the following statement at the opening of the Environmental Protection Agency’s public hearing on Louisiana’s application for authority to regulate carbon capture permitting under the federal Clean Water Act.

“Louisiana’s long regulatory history and control over the natural gas and oil industry clearly demonstrate that the State’s agencies have the ability, resources and knowledge to assume the EPA’s authority for carbon capture,” CEA Deputy Director of Gulf Coast Affairs Shawn Waldron said. “Louisiana must have the power to guide its future in carbon capture, because vital state industries must lower their emissions so that they can keep providing good jobs to Louisianans of all stripes, as they have done for generations.”

“Without carbon capture, facilities that contribute to the affordable production of goods and materials used to make cars, fertilizer, plastics, medical supplies, paints, carpeting, facial products – you name it – could be forced to shut down in the face of increasing market and government pressure to decarbonize,” he said.

The EPA was expected to hear from Louisiana’s business leaders, elected officials and a host of supporters sharing a similar message: granting Louisiana control over carbon capture is essential for fighting climate-harming emissions as much as it is for supporting continued economic growth, business vitality and job creation.

“Louisiana’s geology is among the best in the country to securely store carbon, and the EPA has entrusted the State with this kind of authority for years,” Waldron said. “Carbon capture primacy will further empower the State of Louisiana to help all Louisiana families by safely improving the environment for everyone, including disadvantaged communities. CEA urges Louisianans to make their voices heard by the EPA in support of their state and its future.”

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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. With more than 550,000 members nationwide, 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.

Contact:
Bryson Hull
(202) 657-2855
bhull@consumerenergyalliance.org

EV Adoption Could Cause Energy Grid Blackouts

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CEA President, David Holt, joined the TD Ameritrade Network to discuss CEA’s latest report, Freedom to Fuel: Consumer Choice in the Automotive Marketplace, and the pitfalls that may occur if policymakers attempt to transition our vehicle fleet without planning for new power generation, transmission, and securing our supply chains.

Watch here – TD Ameritrade

The Texas Power Grid May Break Records Today; Will Your Power Stay On?

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CEA President David Holt joined KTRH to talk about record breaking electricity usage and whether consumers can count on the reliability of Texas’s electric grid to carry on through the summer months.

Listen here – KTRH AM 740

Delaware’s Proposed Ban on Gas-powered Cars Would Risk Union Jobs

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Consumer Energy Alliance Encourages Gov. Cooper to Defend Energy Choice for North Carolina’s Families & Businesses

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• CEA applauds N.C. General Assembly for passing House Bill 130, pre-empting municipalities from banning energy sources
• If signed into law, N.C. would be 25th state to defend consumer choice

RALEIGH, N.C.  – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, applauds the North Carolina General Assembly for passing House Bill 130, which will prevent municipalities from banning our most abundantly available energy resource and ensure the delivery of affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible natural gas to homes and businesses.

“CEA thanks Representatives Dean Arp, Jason Saine, Michael Wray and Charlie Miller for introducing this proactive piece of legislation in the North Carolina House of Representatives and all members of the North Carolina General Assembly who voted to protect our families, local businesses, and manufacturers by ensuring access to affordable, reliable natural gas,” CEA Southeast Executive Director Kevin Doyle said.

“Energy service bans defy science and logic and do nothing more than unnecessarily increase prices for consumers and businesses, and lead to serious, significant service interruptions. An energy ban may also require the replacement of major appliances, which would cost each North Carolina household roughly $25,000, and businesses even more – a cost burden that would be ruinous for those living at or below the poverty level.”

“Not only is natural gas a critical resource to affordably heat our homes and fuel our businesses, but it has played a significant role in lowering energy costs and is the primary reason why the U.S. has cut its emissions by more than any other country for two decades.”

“With the United States already leading the world in environmental stewardship and emission reductions, banning natural gas would most likely result in higher emissions. It’s encouraging to see North Carolina Legislators support sensible, environmentally positive solutions to our energy challenges. A balanced mix of energy sources, including natural gas and renewables, will keep prices affordable and services reliable for everyone. Consumers should have the ability to choose and benefit from all available energy resources.”

“We encourage Governor Roy Cooper to sign HB 130 into law to protect our environment and ensure affordable and reliable energy for all in the state. Twenty-four states across the country, including our neighbors in West Virginia, Kentucky and Georgia, have embraced this kind of consumer protection and we hope North Carolina joins them.”

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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. With more than 550,000 members nationwide, 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.

Contact:
Bryson Hull
(202) 657-2855
bhull@consumerenergyalliance.org

Red States Are Blocking Blue Cities from Setting Climate Policies

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As activist groups attempt to limit consumer choice by banning appliances and preventing the construction of renewable power generation, transmission, and other critical energy infrastructure, Consumer Energy Alliance remains dedicated to ensuring families across the country have access to the most affordable, reliable, resilient, and environmentally sustainable energy possible.

The fight didn’t fit neatly in a red-versus-blue, state-versus-city narrative. Matthew Gonzalez, the Southwest executive director of CEA and the leader of the campaign against the climate charter, also serves as the Democratic mayor of the village of Cimarron, N.M.

Yet Gonzalez said in an email that CEA “is generally in favor of states setting energy policies because states have the expertise and financial resources for proper oversight that very few municipalities do.”

Read more – The Washington Post

The World Needs Pennsylvania’s Energy, and Philly Is Poised to Deliver It

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As America’s allies continue to look to her for energy to increase access to natural gas, Mike Butler looks at the possibilities of Philadelphia contributing to ensuring global stability by the creation of an LNG export terminal.

An LNG terminal in Philadelphia will create good-paying, durable union jobs during construction and constant employment for decades. With a new build-facility, it can also be designed to serve the nascent but fast-growing hydrogen industry. And as shocking as it sounds, given there is no West Coast LNG export facility, the opportunity exists to export gas transported safely by pipeline from Rockies gas basins as well.

Read more – Broad and Liberty

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