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Energy

America is in the midst of a true energy revolution. After decades of fear over potential energy scarcity, we are now in an era of energy abundance, driven by technological innovation and American know-how.

But will we have the wisdom to capitalize on this opportunity? If we develop smart policies, we can use affordable and abundant energy to launch a manufacturing revival, improve our trade deficit, effectively increase household spending power, and revitalize America’s economy.

Projects and Programs

EnergyInnovates

America’s rise to a global energy superpower has been driven by constant advancements in technology and innovation.

The U.S. Chamber Global Energy Institute's EnergyInnovates is a multi-platform initiative that showcases American innovators, projects and technologies that have shaped today’s energy landscape—and are laying the groundwork for the future.

Issues Briefs & Related Topics

Priorities

Support congressional and administration efforts to expand the amount of federally controlled areas available for energy production.
Work with Congress on nuclear waste legislation and with the administration on implementing an effective nuclear waste strategy, including the completion of the licensing process for Yucca Mountain.
Advocate for broad energy legislation that helps increase energy efficiency, while embracing the country’s diverse energy assets.
Work with Congress and the administration on bolstering funding for innovative and transformative energy research, development, and deployment.
Advance efforts to replace the Clean Power Plan with a durable and achievable approach to addressing carbon emissions through collaboration between the federal government, states, and all stakeholders.
Strive to revise the New Source Performance Standards for methane emissions from the energy industry to properly reflect voluntary measures that have already provided significant reductions.
Cooperate with the Department of Interior to withdraw its Venting and Flaring rule, which is duplicative and lacks statutory authorization.