Permitting Reform Is Good for People and the Planet – What Is Congress Waiting For?

May 3, 2023 - Those who work in the space need not be reminded that the average NEPA review promises an average of 4.5 years in delays and $4.2 million in added costs. No, for those looking to build a clean energy future here in the United States, it’s clear our biggest hurdle is regulatory red tape. While the term “permitting reform” may not ring a bell for everyday Americans, its effects will be more than noticeable. Serious permitting reform has several tangible outcomes, and these outcomes stand to benefit the communities we love. Permitting reform means new construction jobs and increased energy production. Increased production means abundant, affordable, and increasingly clean energy.

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US natural gas production and LNG exports will likely grow through 2050

May 1, 2023 - The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects U.S. natural gas production to increase 15% and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to increase 152% between 2022 and 2050. This will result from continued projected rising in the United States.

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Granholm backs Mountain Valley pipeline

April 24, 2023 - In a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm backed the Mountain Valley pipeline, which she said would “play an important role” in supporting the transition to clean energy and “help ensure the reliable delivery of energy that heats homes and businesses.”

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Permitting Reform Measure in GOP Energy Plan Has Bipartisan Support, but Not as Part of Debt Ceiling Negotiations

April 17, 2023 - A morning consult poll shows that almost 3 in 5 voters support a provision to speed up the federal approval process for permits for energy and infrastructure projects, including a slim majority of Democrats (52%) and independents (54%) and nearly 7 in 10 Republicans (68%).

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Earth Could Warm 3 Degrees if Nations Keep Building Coal Plants, New Research Warns

April 7, 2023 - Researchers found that current commitments by nations to wind down the use of coal-fired power aren’t enough to meet either of the Paris Agreement’s key targets. In fact, Earth is on track to significantly overshoot critical climate targets largely because not enough coal plants are being retired.

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US pledges to keep pumping natural gas to Europe

April 4, 2023 - As global demand for LNG continues to intensify, the U.S. announced a renewed commitment to send large supplies of liquefied natural gas to its European allies. These supplies were critical to avoiding an energy emergency in Europe last winter and will continue to provide the energy needed for the continent to reduce its reliance on Russia.

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The Hill: This should be the year for permitting reform

March 29, 2023 - Alex Herrgott, President and CEO of the Permitting Institute and PAGE Advisory Council member, shares his optimism that meaningful permitting reform legislation will pass, which would help solve energy shortages, price instability, supply constraints, and increased construction costs.

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Jeff Kotula: Unleashing Pa.'s energy resources will grow economy

March 21, 2023 - Natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale has already created hundreds of thousands of jobs across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Jeff Kotula, President of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, advocates for regulatory reforms that will support pipeline infrastructure buildout. By doing so, he argues that Pennsylvania can fully realize the job creation potential of the natural gas infrastructure.

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Ukraine: A Lesson in Global Energy Stability We Need to Learn

March 7, 2023 - Naomi Boness, Managing Director at the Stanford Natural Gas Initiative and PAGE Advisory Council member, explains that increasing U.S. LNG exports is necessary to reduce the impact of Russia’s aggression and improve global energy security.

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Guest commentary: Replace Russian energy with cleaner U.S. natural gas

February 27, 2023 - Kevin Sunday, Director of Government Affairs at the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, encourages policymakers to expand U.S. exports of natural gas from the Marcellus shale to our European allies.

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Opinion | The many bipartisan opportunities for energy policy

February 25, 2023 - PAGE Advisory Council member Sasha Mackler advocates for bipartisan efforts to permit new natural gas pipelines, increase efforts to decarbonize gas production and use, and expand export infrastructure to bring gas to key markets.

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Op-Ed: Philadelphia – don’t miss the big picture on LNG

February 13, 2023 - An op-ed in the Center Square highlights State Advisory Council member, Steamfitters 420, and its hundreds of members who possess the expertise and skills necessary to build needed LNG infrastructure.

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Opinion | Maximizing the climate benefits of natural gas exports

February 10, 2023 - PAGE Advisory Council member Paul Bledsoe discusses the climate benefits of America’s shale gas revolution and the emissions reduction potential of expanding U.S. liquefied natural gas exports.

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Column: Disorganized energy policy hurts all of us

January 21, 2023 - Currently, a lack of pipeline infrastructure is the primary obstacle to supplying vital natural gas, which is also a key component in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions globally. Ultimately, more distribution infrastructure means a more useable supply of energy and lower prices, including greater energy security and lower CO2 emissions.

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Manchin Says U.S. Should Continue Increasing Oil and Gas Production to Help Allies

January 19, 2023 - Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat representing West Virginia, said the U.S. must continue its production of oil and natural gas as it pursues cleaner energy solutions in order to be in a better place to help its allies. Mr. Manchin spoke on a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos to address the global energy crisis, including climate change and geopolitical conflict.

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