Promise of Balanced Energy

America's Energy Promise

A Balanced Energy Solution Makes Sense for the Future

A balanced energy solution is the best approach to solving America's energy challenge.  It invests in American ingenuity to develop and expand new sources and technologies while finding innovative ways to maximize existing sources and create efficiencies.  A balanced energy solution includes commitments to and investments in conservation, renewable energy (e.g., solar, wind, geothermal and biomass); fossil fuels (e.g., natural gas, oil and coal); and nuclear. A balanced energy solution must protect our environment while meeting increasing demands.  We must recognize that although we may prefer to invest primarily in renewable sources, such as solar and wind, we must not ignore the role fossil fuels will play for decades to come, and the technologies in which automobile, energy and other companies are investing to minimize the impact on the environment.  As Americans, we are responsible for educating ourselves on energy solutions, using energy wisely and efficiently, supporting companies and organizations that help build energy security, and holding our President and members of Congress accountable for responsible energy policies. 

A Balanced Energy Solution Includes Development of all Sources, including Domestic Drilling for Oil and Natural Gas

Development of all sources of energy, including solar, wind, biomass, and nuclear is clearly the road to secure our energy future.  Expanding the exploration for and development of sources of oil and natural gas are also necessary to help Americans meet continued demand while we develop alternative energy sources and increasingly fuel-efficient technologies. Congress, in 2008, allowed the ban to be lifted on exploration of the lower Outer Continental Shelf off the lower 48 states, which could yield about 18 billion barrels of oil and 76.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, according to the U.S. Minerals Management Service.  Americans need to voice their support for expanded drilling and to keep this ban from being reinstated to allow this resource to be developed.

A Balanced Energy Solution Will Create Jobs

Development of a balanced energy solution will create new jobs for Americans.  Expanded drilling, development of new solar and wind technologies, more efficient biomass, new nuclear plants and research into alternative energy sources and technologies generate opportunities at all levels, including engineering, construction, manufacturing, management, and services.   Job creation in turn promotes a more secure America by spurring economic growth across all sectors.  Americans must take a comprehensive view of the economic, environmental and national security impacts of all our energy options and resources, and support balanced, thoughtful and methodical policies that will move America forward.