Domestic energy policy Environmental policy of the Donald Trump administration

1 domestic energy policy

1.1 america first energy plan
1.2 keystone xl , dakota access pipelines
1.3 renewable energy policy

1.3.1 nuclear energy

domestic energy policy
america first energy plan

trump unveiled calls america first energy plan after inauguration. administration claims america has been held burdensome regulations on [its] energy industry . america has 264 billion barrels of oil reserves, largest oil reserve of nation. united states has vast amount of coal reserves, amounting 26% of world’s total, more other nation. untapped oil , coal resources estimated worth $50 trillion according trump administration. however, reports natural resources defense council show coal consumption in has steadily declined 20% on last 10 years, natural gas , renewable energy taking over. christina simeone, director of policy , external affairs kleinman center energy policy @ university of pennsylvania, says strict regulations aren’t reason faltering coal market; natural gas has become cheaper option.

the white house estimates deregulation increase wages on $30 billion 2024. figure refers removal of obama s climate action plan , drawn study institute energy research, conservative non-profit organization specializing in research of global energy markets; report based figure on increased oil drilling on federal land , offshore, not on reduction of regulations.

trump wants america achieve energy independence opec , nations hostile interests of united states ensure national security, , insulate supply disruptions , price fluctuations global oil market. however, fossil fuels finite, , entities such pentagon claim climate change poses threat national security. nrdc argues more reliable long term solution develop more of reliance on renewable energy rather maintaining reliance on fossil fuels.

currently, epa focuses on range of topics including air, emergency management, land , cleanup, pesticides, toxic substances, waste, , water. trump refocus efforts solely protect clean air , clean water. has resulted in 31% proposed budget cut epa. environmentalists, current epa staff members, , former epa staff members believe epa have harder time upholding environmental standards smaller budget.

keystone xl , dakota access pipelines


construction of dakota access pipeline (shown above) has resumed under trump administration.

an executive order reviving plans keystone xl , dakota access pipelines signed trump on january 24, 2017 hopes of creating jobs , bolstering domestic energy production. construction of keystone had been blocked then-president barack obama, considered major contributor climate change due greenhouse gas intensive extraction of oil tar sands.

trump had said many times throughout campaign work allow completion of these pipelines. accomplished when easement garnered in response previous claim no group had been provided access drill under primary water source members of sioux tribe within area, lake oahe. necessary , more thorough analysis of environment , environmental implications of pipeline had obtained prior u.s. army corps of engineers being able come decision of whether or not continue construction of pipeline through land president trump’s native american coalition team privatize in order ensure long-term access oil , gas reserves found within nation’s land. standing rock sioux tribe members compensated drilling take place gain access underground reserves, revenue provide funds allocated various reasons throughout reservations. having experienced , suffered consequences of termination policy of 1953, tribe members have been hesitant allow government officials have jurisdiction on lands, impact control tribes had on reservation land.

trump encouraged army corps of engineers expedite review on dakota access pipeline in january 2017. executive memorandum came after standing rock sioux tribe , supporters demanded army corps of engineers @ alternative routes pipeline in summer 2016, on grounds location of construction on indigenous lands product of obvious environmental racism.

in addition executive order expedite decision concerning environmental precautions , measures, trump signed executive order described construction of pipeline as, “a substantial, multi-billion dollar private investment in our nation’s energy infrastructure.” energy transfer partners granted federal authorizations needed complete dapl on february 7, 2017, plans have , running after 3 months of construction.

renewable energy policy

the america first energy plan not mention renewable energy , instead reflects president s focus on fossil fuels. during campaign, trump praised solar technology during rally in california summer of 2016 criticized being expensive , has since complained subsidies renewable energy companies receive.

the role of nuclear energy industry unclear within trump administration s america first energy plan.


nuclear energy

the head of nuclear energy institute, maria korsnick, stated every year nuclear industry saves $33 billion in emissions while providing 475,000 jobs , generating $60 billion economy. believes information shows nuclear power aligns president trump s commitments job creation , infrastructure improvement. government loans , subsidies nuclear industry in question under trump administration.