Chamber Tackles Energy Crisis Outlines 13 Principles for Change
Against a backdrop of soaring energy prices and a vigorous debate on climate change policy, the U.S. Chamber is working to focus the nation's attention on expanding domestic energy supplies while constructively addressing the issue of carbon emissions.
The Chamber and its Institute for 21st Century Energy have taken a major step forward by unveiling 13 key principles necessary for creating a new, affordable, and reliable energy future for the country. A bipartisan group of former administration officials and policymakers are expected to endorse the key principles at a July 16 event. Read more:.
A global energy summit held June 22 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, underscored the essential role of international cooperation in meeting global energy demand. The summit also highlighted the importance of the private sector in securing energy for the growing global economy.
The fact that business interests were even invited to the summit--which included representatives from 38 countries and many international energy organizations--demonstrates progress. The U.S. Chamber's Institute for 21st Century Energy, led by General Jim Jones, was in Jeddah and played a key role in fostering discussion between government and business.
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