WASHINGTON DC (01/22/2025) – Today, the Institute for Energy Research (IER) unveiled the American Energy Blueprint, a comprehensive set of policy recommendations to guide the new Trump administration’s approach to energy policy. The American Energy Blueprint outlines key reforms in areas such as federal land and water use, expanding consumer choice, reducing subsidies, curbing government spending and taxation, streamlining regulations, and modernizing the permitting process.
Tom Pyle, President of the Institute for Energy Research, issued the following statement with the release of the report:
“President Trump is swiftly fulfilling his pledge to reform the reckless energy policies of the Biden-Harris administration. As the world’s leading energy producer, America excels at generating energy more efficiently, safely, and cleanly than any other nation. In the early days of his presidency, he is taking significant steps toward delivering on that commitment.
“However, much remains to be done. The American Energy Blueprint is a roadmap for achieving an energy policy that promotes economic growth, fosters innovation, and ensures reliable, affordable energy for all Americans. We are confident that by following these principles, the new administration can strengthen the nation’s energy future.”
IER’s recommendations are grounded in several core principles:
Free Markets: History has demonstrated that private property rights, market competition, and the rule of law are essential to providing affordable energy, enhancing living standards, and fostering a cleaner environment.
Objective Science: Public policy, especially in the realm of environmental issues, should be driven by objective, evidence-based science rather than emotional appeals or speculative scenarios that often lead to counterproductive government interventions.
Public Policy Tradeoffs: Policies that aim to address market failures in the energy sector must also account for the potential for government failure. It is critical to recognize that government actions, influenced by politics and bureaucracy, rarely mirror the idealized outcomes envisioned by policy advocates.
Efficient Outcomes: Policy decisions should consider the interests of energy consumers, producers, and taxpayers in a balanced and efficient manner, seeking outcomes that benefit all stakeholders.
Impartial and Unbiased: Government policies should be transparent, simple, and technology-neutral. This approach will encourage investment in the energy sector and drive innovation.
IER Experts Available For Interview On This Topic:
- Tom J. Pyle, President
- Kenny Stein, Vice President of Policy
- Alex Stevens, Manager of Policy and Communications
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