Is Energy 'Dominance' the Right Goal for US Policy?

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Date

June 27, 2017

News Type

Media Highlight

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The Conversation

"In recent weeks, a new energy buzzword has taken flight from Washington, D.C., making stops in Alaska, North Dakota, Texas, Utah and more: 'American energy dominance.' Taking a cue from a 2016 speech by then-candidate Donald Trump, top federal officials including Energy Secretary Rick Perry and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke have begun to trumpet the notion of energy 'dominance.' Although no Cabinet official has offered a precise definition, it’s a recurring theme in a set of administration events organized around energy policy, including a planned speech by Trump emphasizing exports of coal, natural gas and oil. So what does this new energy catchphrase mean, and how should we think about it?"

Topics

Electric Power

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