Consumer Energy Alliance Applauds Interior Department’s Proposal to Expand Access to American Energy

Consumer
Energy Alliance (CEA), a national advocate for energy consumers,
released the following statement after the Department of the Interior
(DOI) announced their new draft proposed five-year offshore leasing plan
today – which includes areas in the Arctic, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
David Holt, President of CEA, said:

“CEA applauds the Trump administration and the Department of the
Interior for proposing expanded energy development opportunities as part
of a rational, balanced, all-of-the-above energy policy. Today’s
proposal recognizes that American energy is critical to maintaining low
energy prices for families across the nation, and for U.S. leadership
for innovation and technology toward continued environmental progress.

“In addition to providing tens of thousands of higher-paying jobs and
adding billions of dollars to the American economy, increasing offshore
production will help keep gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices
affordable for cash-strapped families and small businesses, reduce our
dependence on foreign rivals, bolster domestic exports, and enhance our
energy security well into the future.

“And thanks to record advancements in safety procedures, regulations and
technology, Americans can be confident that such development will be
done safely and responsibly. Growing our economy and safeguarding the
environment can – and do – go hand in hand. The only choice is to stop
the political posturing so we can work together on real energy and
environmental solutions. Today, we took a big step in doing just that.”

Over the past five years, CEA and its members have sent the Department
of Interior more than 1.5 million letters business leaders, families and
allied organizations nationwide in support of a sensible offshore
leasing & environmental program.

About Consumer Energy Alliance

Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) brings together families, farmers, small
businesses, distributors, producers and manufacturers to support
America's energy future. With more than 450,000 members nationwide, our
mission is to help ensure stable prices and energy security for
households across the country. We believe energy development is
something that touches everyone in our nation, and thus it is necessary
for all of us to actively engage in the conversation about how we
develop our diverse energy resources and energy's importance to the
economy. Learn more at ConsumerEnergyAlliance.org.

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