New Poll: Natural Gas Still the Top Choice for Cooking

Natural gas has long been a critical component of our energy mix, and U.S. consumers recognize the value of an environmentally friendly resource that is both reliable and affordable. As cities begin to consider bans on natural gas connections in new buildings, however, a new Morning Consult poll reflects a distinct split in public opinion

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Is There No Commitment To A “Just Transition”?

The early moves from the Biden Administration raise serious questions about the commitment to the so-called “just transition” for energy workers. The executive orders to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline and ban new leasing for oil and natural gas development on federal lands has resulted in tens of thousands of workers and hundreds of small

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Federal Leasing Ban Will Impact Energy Security

On Wednesday, President Biden issued a ban on new oil and natural gas leases on federal lands and waters, the impacts of which will be felt in communities across the country. Some states, such as New Mexico, will feel the effects of the ban sooner than others. On a recent media call hosted by the

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Looking Ahead at Biden’s Pipeline Agenda

President Joe Biden’s decision to kill the Keystone XL pipeline has many wondering about other oil and gas infrastructure projects and for good reason. Biden’s decision on Keystone XL showed he would stand with anti-fossil fuel activists rather than science, the voices of prominent labor unions, and the United States’ most vital trading partner. Biden’s

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Bipartisan Criticism Mounts Against Biden Oil and Gas Leasing Ban

Shocking to no one, the Biden administration’s recently announced moratorium on oil and natural gas leasing on federal lands is being met with significant bipartisan criticism. As EID highlighted previously, business developers in states that depend on federal oil and natural gas production are speaking out about the executive order, as are educators in these

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State Chambers: Federal Permit & Leasing Bans Will Hurt Small Businesses

It’s well-documented that a ban on federal oil and natural gas permitting and leasing will have significant impacts across the country. State economic associations from New Mexico, Louisiana and Grand Junction, Co. described just how significant those impacts would be during the U.S. Chamber Global Energy Institute‘s recent public call. In these regions, local economies

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Biden Admin Acknowledges Suspending New Federal Permits Is Only the Beginning Despite Potentially Significant Consequences

Only a day after taking office, the new Biden administration announced a temporary suspension of new drilling permits on federal land and foreshadowed further efforts to place a moratorium on leasing. Though not unexpected, the move is a shot across the bow for energy producers across the country, and particularly in states with prolific federal

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New AGF Study Shows Natural Gas’s Contribution to U.S. Energy Resiliency

A new study by the American Gas Foundation unpacks natural gas’ growing role in providing resilience to America’s energy and heating grids. The fuel has helped the grids perform under recent catastrophic events, and with increasing reliance on intermittent, renewable sources and increasing frequency of disruption, it’s important to understand how natural gas seals the

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DOE: Emissions and Energy Prices Would Rise, Employment Fall Under a Fracking Ban

A national fracking ban would have significant negative impacts on both the American economy and the environment according to a new report released by the Department of Energy. The report found that not only would a fracking ban have “devastating” economic impacts, the economic hit would come alongside increased emissions, negating the perceived benefits of

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Research Shows Natural Gas Is the Fuel of Choice in Much of the U.S.

Over the past 70 years, the percentage of Americans heating their homes with electricity has steadily increased – but when given the choice, consumers in much of the colder parts of the country prefer natural gas and would pay more to keep it. A recent from the Energy Institute at Haas investigated the causes behind

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State of American Energy 2021: Economic and Environmental Progress Go Hand-In-Hand

The American Petroleum Institute held its annual “State of American Energy” (SOAE) on Thursday, where the organization’s President and CEO Mike Sommers made it clear that the U.S. oil and natural gas sector is crucial to powering the economy, supporting local communities, boosting national security, addressing environmental challenges, and supporting the fight against COVID-19. As

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IEA On Energy Transition: Natural Gas Is Part of the Solution

Fatih Birol, director of the International Energy Agency, recently presented the organization’s key priorities and special projects for 2021. Unsurprisingly, energy transition dominated the IEA’s agenda, especially as the agency steps into a more prominent role amid the highly anticipated United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known COP26 at the end of the year. And

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Unjust Transition: Anti-Energy Groups Mock Unemployed Energy Workers

It’s becoming a pattern: anti-energy activists and fringe politicians claim to support a “just transition” for oil and natural gas workers to as-yet-uncreated jobs in other sectors. But then they applaud when those workers lose their jobs and future opportunities in oil and natural gas, and struggle to find other jobs to replace them. The

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