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The United States' energy demand is projected to increase every year and America is striving to meet those growing energy demands by using all viable sources, including fossil fuels, renewables and alternative energy supplies. Beyond the well-known aspects of energy, however, are several related issues.

These endeavor brings opportunities and challenges. Many issues need to be addressed including ensuring access to steady, reliable energy sources; the industry's economic impact on the nation; protecting the environment; the development of sound regulations; and increased conservation and energy efficiency. It is imperative that the industry, in coordination with citizens and policymakers work together to maintain America's position as a global leader in all these areas.

There are many challenges confronting our nation as we strive for economic and energy security, such as increased energy taxes, limits on domestic access, increased regulations, environmental concerns, and safety standards. As a country, we can achieve our goals if our policymakers take the time to fully understand the issues, and make sound, fact-based decisions. It is the goal of forums, such as ours, to help educate citizens, industry and policymakers alike so informed decisions are made in the best interest of all Americans.

Canadian Oil Sands

Canadian oil sands are a major source of energy to meet America's growing energy demands. Many Americans do not realize the United States already imports more oil from Canada than from any other country. Our North American neighbor currently supplies 21 percent of our imported oil, half of which comes from the oil sands of Canada. more...

Domestic Access

Increasing access to domestic sources of oil and natural gas is also integral to putting our nation on the road to economic recovery and to meeting the energy needs of American consumers. more...

Balanced Energy

A balanced energy solution is the best approach to solving the energy puzzle. It invests in American ingenuity to develop and expand new sources and technologies while finding innovative ways to maximize existing sources and create efficiencies. more...

Taxation

The Administration's FY 2012 Budget proposal includes almost $90 billion in tax increases on the U.S. oil and natural gas industry, at a time when Americans are telling Washington they want increased national energy security and economic stability. But these new Federal tax proposals could mean less energy and economic security for our nation. more...

EPA Overreach

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a regulatory agency whose mission is to enforce federal environmental laws aimed at protecting human health and the outdoors. Recently, however, the EPA has overreached its authority by advancing policies, absent congressional action, that could cost millions of jobs, hurt American consumers and our economy, and put American businesses at a competitive disadvantage globally. more...

America's Energy Facts

Oil will continue to be a major source of America's energy for many decades. Ninety-four percent of U.S. transportation requirements are met by oil to fuel automobiles, trucks, airplanes, boats and other transport vehicles. Forty-four percent of U.S. industrial requirements are also supplied by oil, including the manufacture of petroleum-based products, such as chemicals, rubber and plastics. more...

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