The Blaze: Biden's EV mandate hits roadblock
- 09/28/24
- AEA Press Office
- Press Excerpt
The electric vehicle mandate may be running out of juice.
On September 20, House Democrats and Republicans joined forces to overturn a Biden administration rule setting tougher emissions standards for car manufacturers starting in 2027.
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The American Energy Alliance, on the other hand, celebrated the vote against these standards as a victory for consumers.
“Americans deserve the freedom of choice to make their own informed decisions about their transportation options. I...
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Fox News: House passes bill blocking Biden admin attempt to require two-thirds of new cars to be electric within years
- 09/20/24
- AEA Press Office
- Press Excerpt
The Biden administration's attempt to set new emissions standards on electric vehicles was blocked by a bipartisan group of lawmakers on Friday.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule in March under the Clean Air Act to set new emissions standards that would require up to two-thirds of new cars sold to be electric vehicles by 2032.
The new standards would affect "light-duty vehicle manufacturers, independent commercial importers, alternative fuel converters,...
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Tom Pyle On The Energy Show
- 09/04/24
- AEA Press Office
- Press Excerpt
Host Mike Mauceli, of the Rich Dad Channel, is joined by Tom Pyle, President of the American Energy Alliance, to explore the shifting energy policies of Vice President Kamala Harris and the broader implications for the U.S. energy landscape. As the upcoming election approaches, energy policy will play a pivotal role in determining the future of domestic oil and gas production, renewable energy, and national security.
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Washington Free Beacon: Anti-Oil Groups, Undeterred by Harris's U-Turn on Fracking, Spend Big To Boost Her Campaign
- 08/20/24
- AEA Press Office
- Press Excerpt
A coalition of high-profile climate activist nonprofits, which have pushed fracking bans at the state and federal levels, are unleashing a colossal advertising campaign in support of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.
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"What it suggests is that [the Harris campaign] is in on the charade with the green group movement," Tom Pyle, the president of the American Energy Alliance who led the Trump transition energy team in 2016, said in an interview. "If they truly want to ban...
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Just The News: Like the electric vehicle mandates, sustainable aviation losing altitude shortly after takeoff
- 08/17/24
- AEA Press Office
- Press Excerpt
Multiple automakers are reconsidering their push to transition their fleets to electric vehicles, and now the airline industry is altering its decarbonization targets.
Air New Zealand recently retreated from its 2030 climate goals. The company has cancelled its commitment to reducing its carbon intensity by 28.9% from its 2019 levels by 2030 and announced that it will withdraw from the Science Based Targets Initiative.
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Dan Kish, senior vice president of policy for American...
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Deseret News: In Utah Senate race, Curtis and Gleich clash over climate solutions as environmental groups pick sides
- 08/07/24
- AEA Press Office
- Press Excerpt
Rep. John Curtis and his opponent in Utah’s open U.S. Senate race, outdoor activist Caroline Gleich, want you to know that even though they both want to protect the environment, they support very different pathways to get there.
But their shared focus on climate policy has divided the support of Washington, D.C., interest groups on what is typically a Democrat-dominated issue.
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But it would be a stretch to say Curtis enjoys complete support from the energy industry.
The...
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E&E News: Tim Walz’s energy record: Political asset or liability?
- 08/07/24
- AEA Press Office
- Press Excerpt
Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice Tuesday of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate is spiking enthusiasm among climate-focused progressives — and fossil fuel supporters backing former President Donald Trump.
Walz, a 60-year-old former school teacher and football coach with military experience, has a long energy record that is under renewed scrutiny from both the right and left.
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But the same Walz energy policies that are animating the left have Trump allies...
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Just The News: Critics of Biden’s energy policies say Harris’ climate agenda could turn out to be even worse
- 07/07/24
- AEA Press Office
- Press Excerpt
President Joe Biden campaigned for the 2020 election on a promise to end fossil fuels. During his time in the White House, Biden and the Democrats, according to the Institute for Energy Research, have taken more than 200 actions that made it more expensive and difficult to produce oil and gas in the U.S.
“I think that she has the potential to be even more hostile to the oil and gas industry. At least as bad as the current administration, but I expect her to align herself more closely...
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E&E News: Trump energy allies see ‘massive momentum’ after a big week
- 07/02/24
- AEA Press Office
- Press Excerpt
It’s been a huge week for former President Donald Trump’s allies in the energy and environment world.
Conservatives were already gleeful after Thursday’s presidential debate prompted heartburn among Democrats wondering whether President Joe Biden is fit for his reelection bid.
Then on Friday, the Trump-stacked Supreme Court obliterated the Chevron legal doctrine that’s long been reviled by conservatives. And a pair of high court rulings Monday on presidential immunity and on...
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