An All-of-the-Above Energy Approach

The rising demand for greater energy production spans all industries and reaches every corner of our nation. With each technological developments, most notably AI, we see a disproportionate increase in the need for more energy. As we celebrate National Clean Energy Week, we highlight the importance of an all-of-the-above energy approach as we work toward this goal. 

With our abundant natural resources, top-tier technology, and innovative minds, you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else on earth with the ability to produce energy more reliably, affordably, and cleanly than the United States of America. These three criteria are the pillars on which our nation’s energy policies should be built and American energy dominance demands.

With the Industrial Revolution of the late 1700s, energy became the lifeblood for the growth of our new modern society. Now, every household and industry depends on affordable, reliable energy. And with each rising cost comes great economic impacts. Keeping our homes warm and lit, filling our gas tanks, and even the rising use of AI demands a greater increase in energy production and greater need for more reliable and affordable energy.

The key to achieving global energy dominance is ensuring that our energy is first and foremost reliable and affordable. And finally, in order to put more energy online, we must be open to an all-of-the-above approach.

However, the greatest current hurdle for producing more reliable and affordable energy is our outdated and cumbersome permitting process. There is no doubt there is a need for a thorough assessment of how these projects impact the environment. However, the permitting process has unfortunately become a weaponized tool against our communities striving to grow and meet our nation’s increasing energy demands. It even puts our national security in danger. This is why it was a great privilege to introduce the SPEED Act, a piece of legislation that will streamline the permitting process in an environmentally responsible way. 

As the Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, it is a great privilege to be on the frontlines as our committee leads the charge in crafting legislation that supports our nation’s energy development and production. Conservatives were the original conservationists, and our committee has shown great dedication to advocate for conservative, commonsense policies that will usher us into a cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable energy future.