In the early 2000s, the U.S. was on track to become an importer of natural gas as resources ran low with numerous plans to build multibillion-dollar LNG import facilities up and down the country’s coastlines. Now, the ability to access natural gas trapped in shale rock formations, using technologies such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal […]
The Honorable Fred Upton Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Ranking Minority Member Committee on Energy and Commerce U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Upton and Ranking Member Waxman: I write on behalf of the 850,000 members of the United […]
We know keeping natural gas at home is a big deal for American manufacturing, new jobs, and consumers — but do American voters feel the same way? You bet they do. In a survey of registered voters last month, voters made it clear that American gas should be used right here. American natural gas and […]
A recent Department of Energy report has received vocal criticism for its failure to take into account the role of U.S. manufacturing. The Department of Energy has opened a window for comments on the report now through January 24th. Organizations and proponents of U.S. jobs are speaking out already. You can add your voice, too. […]
Manufacturers employ nearly 12 million people in the United States. For every one job created in a factory, three to five jobs are created across the broader economy, because of the follow-on uses of products in the downstream manufacturing process and related economic activity, which we call a multiplier effect. Natural gas that is exported […]
Washington, D.C. – September 18, 2013 – In a major new development in the debate over LNG exports, America’s Energy Advantage (AEA) today filed a formal motion to intervene in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proceeding for the Freeport LNG Expansion, L.P. and FLNG Liquefaction, LLC (together “FLEX”) export application (FE Docket No. 11-161-LNG). DOE […]
American manufacturing is experiencing an important resurgence at a time when our country needs more well-paying and highly skilled jobs. This resurgence is being powered by affordable and abundant natural gas and it presents the US with a once in a generation opportunity to increase our competitiveness in the global economy. Take a look at […]
How will the shale revolution improve the American economy? CRM: In multiple ways. It’s already making a big dent in the American trade deficit, and in the not distant future we’ll see modest export surpluses in gas and oil. But the boost it will give to manufacturing may be even more important. How does it […]
Energy experts from the Center for American Progress recently released a paper warning that unchecked exports of Liquefied Natural Gas will harm the manufacturing renaissance currently underway. The paper called for more well-defined criteria to determine whether exports are in the national interest: Since the Department of Energy is tasked with determining if export licenses […]
Manufacturers in the U.S. and around the world are embracing the biggest energy game-changer in recent memory — the shale boom. Today, thanks to the plentiful and affordable energy solution that is natural gas, hundreds of shale-powered manufacturing projects are springing up across our nation, with outputs ranging from chemicals to steel. One such example […]
America’s Energy Advantage (AEA) today released an analysis of a recent American Petroleum Institute (API) study of LNG exports. The analysis of the API report by energy experts at Charles River Associates (CRA) identified several issues that, in the opinion of AEA, overstate the benefits of unchecked LNG exports. Attached and below is a summary […]
The last few years have marked an incredible turnaround for the American economy, especially its manufacturing sector. The newfound availability of abundant and affordable natural gas has helped fuel that renaissance, breathing life into manufacturing, construction, jobs, and long-term growth. Recently, manufacturing executives — who have seen much of this change first-hand – gathered in […]
Washington D.C. – May 23, 2013 – America’s Energy Advantage (AEA) today released a new public opinion survey showing the majority of U.S. voters believe the United States would see greater economic benefit from using natural gas to manufacture products, rather than simply exporting natural gas as a fuel. In order to secure those economic […]
A recent poll of 1,000 Americans shows strong support for using natrual gas to drive job creation, power economic growth, and keep energy costs low in the U.S. See what else the new polling found, and read more here. Explore the inforgraphic below and share it with your networks on Facebook.
“The United States should not quickly volunteer to send Europe liquefied natural gas.” Curb Russian aggression with energy independence Peter Morici (CNN) — Russia will not cede control of the Crimea any time soon. http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/13/opinion/morici-russia-ukraine/ Western saber-rattling would prove hollow: NATO has insufficient forces in the region to challenge Russian control and economic sanctions […]
March 12, 2014 The Honorable Robert Menendez Chairman Committee on Foreign Relations 444 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-6225 The Honorable Bob Corker Ranking Member Committee on Foreign Relations 444 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-6225 Dear Chairman Menendez and Ranking Member Corker: America’s Energy Advantage (AEA), is a trade association representing many […]
Washington Post: Boehner’s plan to save Ukraine: It’s full of gas By: Steven Mufson 07 March 2014 John Boehner thinks the United States can help Ukraine by approving more gas export terminals. Is he right? “The ability to turn the tables and put the Russian leader in check lies right beneath our feet, in the […]
“Exporting U.S. natural gas to Ukraine will not weaken Russian President Vladimir Putin but it will harm American consumers, manufactures and the U.S. economy. U.S. LNG exports to Ukraine are a false hope. The U.S. does not have any LNG export facilities constructed and LNG exports are not expected to begin in earnest until 2017. […]
February 13, 2014 The Honorable Fred Upton Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce 2125 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Mr. Chairman: We appreciate your leadership in shaping federal energy policy to support a growing economy, job creation, energy independence, and affordable energy supplies for America’s consumers and businesses. America’s Energy Advantage (AEA), […]
America’s Energy Advantage today issued the following statement in response to The Department of Energy’s (DOE) conditional approval of the Cameron LNG Application. Statement of America’s Energy Advantage: “Amid the worst propane shortage in recent memory caused partially by record propane exports, and with Americans paying the highest natural gas prices in four years, we […]
America’s Energy Advantage (AEA), today issued the following statement in response to a House Energy and Commerce Committee Policy Paper arguing for expedited approval of all 20 export applications pending at the Department of Energy (DOE). Statement of America’s Energy Advantage: “It makes no sense to rush more U.S. LNG overseas to countries that haven’t […]
January 9, 2014 The Honorable Ernest Moniz Secretary of Energy United States Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C., 20585 Dear Mr. Secretary: It is our understanding that the Department of Energy may be on the verge of approving another application to export American natural gas to non-FTA nations. If permitted, it would […]
Last week, GE’s Ideas Lab team featured an important piece from Peter Huntsman, the CEO of the Huntsman Corporation. In his article, Huntsman outlines how American’s affordable and abundant supply of natural gas is a “powerful tool” that must be used to strengthen American businesses fighting to remain competitive in the the global economy. ‘Give […]
America’s Energy Advantage (AEA) wrote a letter to Energy Secretary Moniz highlighting several concerns brought about by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) four recent export approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-FTA countries, noting among other things: America’s newfound abundance of natural gas is powering a remarkable manufacturing renaissance, which to date has generated […]
Date: March 20, 2014 To: Members, Subcommittee on Energy and Power From: America’s Energy Advantage RE: Hearing to Review H.R. 6, the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act On Tuesday, March 25, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power will hold a legislative hearing to review H.R. 6, the Domestic Prosperity and Global […]
Washington, D.C. – March 24, 2014 – America’s Energy Advantage today issued the following statement in response to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) conditional approval of the Jordan Cove LNG Application. Statement of America’s Energy Advantage “As Americans are paying the highest natural gas prices in four years, the Administration continues to send American natural […]
CEI’s recent attack on our organization contains factual errors and mischaracterizations of our views. We would like to take this opportunity to correct the record. AEA is not simply “a business advocacy group.” America’s Public Gas Association, an AEA member, represents not-for-profit, publicly-owned natural gas distribution companies in 36 states which serve over 5 million […]
Washington, DC – June 25, 2014 – America’s Energy Advantage today released the following statement following passage of H.R. 6, legislation that would allow for the unlimited and unchecked export of American natural gas. “The changes to the Natural Gas Act approved by the House of Representatives today are unnecessary and harmful to the public […]
WASHINGTON, DC – June 17, 2014 – America’s Energy Advantage today requested an extension of the public comment period to 120 days for the Department’s proposed changes to its LNG export approval process that were announced recently. “Given the rule’s scope, complexity and impact, our organization and its member companies respectfully request that the Department […]
