Some people call for us energy independence but have no practical idea of how that could be achieved. Energy independence, while being attempted by large or resourcerich and economically strong countries like the united states, russia, china and the near and middle east, is an idealized status that at present can only be approximated through nonsustainable exploitation of a. The perils of energy independence proceedings october. Natural gas exports more than tripled from 2002 to 2011. Global energy markets are notoriously unstable, and price fluctuations can have a serious impact on the u. Theres only one way for the us to reach energy independence.
The obama administration unveiled a report thursday that credits fracking with making the united states more energy independent as well as creating 3,000 new jobs including in new york. To the reader some of us focused on retaining americas longterm economic vitality and restoring a positive balance of trade, and concluded that we can achieve these goals in large part only by changing our approach to energy. The strength of a nations economy underpins its trade and diplomacy and enables it to maintain a military robust enough to protect national interests. Energy independence is espoused by those who want to leave the us unaffected by global energy supply disruptions, and to restrict reliance upon politically unstable states for its energy security. House of representatives select committee on energy. Department of energy doe biomass programs national algal biofuels technology roadmap.
Energy independence can be thought of as either absolute or strategic. Energy information administration and the international energy agency have both conducted studies that show growing u. Gas fracking boosts us economy, energy independence. Forty years of scarcity has taught us to think in extremes.
Aei, mark perry the us is well on its way to energy independence. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Energy independence, not climate change, becomes priority. This has resulted in more efficient transportation vehicles, less air pollution relative to coal or oil combustion, and energy independence, subsequently leading to stronger national security as the united states becomes less reliant on foreign nations for its energy. The united states becomes a net energy exporter in most aeo2017 cases as petroleum liquid imports fall and natural gas exports rise. Pentagon fuel use, climate change and the costs of war final. Energy on wisconsin, a collaboration between uwmadison extension and the office of energy innovation, engages communities, tribes, businesses and organizations to advance wisconsins transformation to a clean energy economy for the health, prosperity and resilience of all its people and future generations. Eias annual energy outlook 2017 aeo2017, released this morning presents updated projections for u. Energy independence does not require zero imports, but it does require zero dependence on imports that could directly or indirectly place the u. Until the oilprice collapse that began in 2014, the u. Energy, economy and national security are inextricably connected.
The technology exists and it is costed and affordable. The total reduction is equivalent to removing more than 124. Politifact donald trump exaggerates us energy independence. In 1980, energy efficiency researchers formed the american council for an energyefficient economy aceee, whose mission is to act as a catalyst to advance energy efficiency policies, programs, technologies, investments, and behaviors in order to help achieve greater economic.
While the us produces some petroleum, it isnt enough to meet. A portion of the act includes new regulations on walkin coolers, freezers and refrigeration systems. The president of the united states communicates information on holidays, commemorations, special observances, trade, and policy through proclamations. The history of energy efficiency alliance to save energy. Avoiding partisan politics, the website has earned a reputation as a trusted source for objective independent journalism. Memorandum and report related to epas implementation of executive order 783, promoting energy independence and economic growth. Prepared with the input of more than 200 scientists, engineers, industry representatives, research managers, and other stakeholders, this document represents the synthesis of the biomass programs national algal. America is almost entirely energy independent good. Lawmakers and presidents promised a variety of programs, including promoting green energy, would allow the u. Energy information administrations eia weekly petroleum status report wpsr provides the most comprehensive weekly data available for u. Energy independence is the vision of americas energy future and the title of americas new energy policy. The share of oil consumed by americans that was produced in the us has sharply increased over the last 10 years, according to the. The energy challenges faced in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s provide experiences and lessons likely to apply in coming decades.
Some individual months have seen the united states achieve energy independence, in the sense of producing more energy than americans consumed. Economic wellbeing, in turn, depends on access to reliable, affordable energy. The president of the united states issues other types of documents, including but not limited to. Hillary clinton might not be strictly correct in saying that the united states is energy independent, but it is true that the united states is more resilient to external pressures on the u. The energy independence and security act of 2007 enabled an energy storage technologies subcommittee to form through the electricity advisory committee eac, where members assess and advise the u. Department of energy 2019 sustainability report and. The myth or reality of us energy independence anthony h. Energy independence is something that large and energyrich countries are attempting. A decades worth of carbon reductions over its 10year lifespan, the renewable fuel standard has reduced u. The public health impact of energy policy in the united states. Select committee on energy independence and global warming testimony of karen a. Energy independence generally refers to the ability of the u. Us energy independence relates to the goal of reducing the united states imports of petroleum and other foreign sources of energy.
Independence day, also projects a larger and quicker decline in demand for oil in the u. Chamber of commerce wednesday, february 4, 2009 thank you, chairman markey, ranking member sensenbrenner, and members of the. Department of energy doe 2019 sustainability report and implementation plan 3 executive summary this is the department of energy s doe or department action plan to carry out executive order 834, efficient federal operations e. To say that the united states needs a secure supply of energy really means a secure supply of petroleum, which currently makes up approximately 36 percent of the overall u. The myth or reality of us energy independence center for. Instead, a comprehensive goal of energy security access to energy that is secure, economically stable, and sustainable. Us independence from energy imports has been a key source of political dispute ever since the october war in 1973 and the arab oil embargo that followed. A cry is being heard across the nation, and loudly so in washington. Pittsburgh, pa the pennsylvania department of environmental protection dep has executed a consent assessment of civil penalty cacp with range resourcesappalachia, llc range resources in. The real challenges to energy independence and security lie in the second question. The wpsr includes detailed regional and national supply information each week on crude oil, as well as motor gasoline, distillate fuel oil. America experienced a historic period of growth in our energy industry which put us on track to become a net energy exporter this year. By investing in solar power, you can help take advantage of the suns abundant resources and bring the united states one step closer to energy independence.
Thats why we continue to frame discussions of energy independence in absolute terms. Section 438 of that legislation establishes strict stormwater runoff requirements for federal. This aeo is the first to have projections through 2050 in the aeo tables. It is the call for energy independence, and it will be at the center of the national energy debate over the next several. Technical guidance on implementing the stormwater runoff requirements for federal projects under section 438 of the energy independence and security act introduction in december 2007, congress enacted the energy independence and security act of 2007.
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