Senator Bennet Highlights U.S. Energy Leadership and Urges Balanced Transition to Clean Energy
Washington, D.C., February 26, 2025 — In a Senate floor statement delivered during the 119th Congress, Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado addressed the state of the energy sector and the challenges surrounding the transition to cleaner energy. Bennet noted that President Biden had declared an energy emergency on his inauguration day, citing insufficient production of oil and fossil fuels. However, Bennet emphasized that under the Biden administration, the United States has actually reached unprecedented levels of oil production, becoming the world’s leading producer of both oil and natural gas.
Bennet pointed out that in 2024, the United States produced more oil than any other country in history, and the same was true for natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. He highlighted the significant role that American LNG exports played in aiding European allies by replacing Russian energy supplies, contributing to the geopolitical effort against Russia’s control over Europe’s energy resources.
Additionally, Bennet discussed the United States’ leadership in renewable energy production, particularly in solar and wind energy, with Colorado playing a key role in the development of these sectors. He stressed the importance of balancing fossil fuel production with renewable energy efforts, acknowledging the critical need to address climate change while ensuring a stable and diverse energy economy.
Bennet underscored that the United States is uniquely positioned to lead the global transition to a more sustainable energy future. He noted that the U.S. possesses the wealth, resources, and technological capabilities to spearhead innovation in energy production, including carbon capture, hydrogen, and geothermal energy. Bennet expressed confidence that in the coming decades, the U.S. could reach net-zero carbon emissions through American technology and ingenuity.
In his remarks, Bennet also criticized the Senate’s impending vote to repeal methane regulations put in place during the previous administration. He emphasized the importance of these regulations, which were developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders in Colorado to capture fugitive methane emissions. Bennet argued that removing these regulations would allow for increased air pollution and climate damage, contradicting efforts to make U.S. natural gas the cleanest in the world.
Bennet concluded by urging his colleagues to reconsider the proposed repeal, highlighting the long-term benefits of maintaining sensible environmental protections and fostering a clean energy future. He reiterated the need for a strategic, bipartisan approach to energy policy that balances economic growth with environmental responsibility.
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