Democrats plan to challenge Trump's fossil fuel agenda and push clean energy to lower bills
Summary
Democrats say they will use their new House and Senate majorities in January to challenge President Donald Trump’s fossil-fuel policies and promote clean energy as a way to address energy costs. Major changes may require Republican support because Democrats cannot override a presidential veto, and clean energy policies do not guarantee lower bills, which also depend on fuel costs, demand and grid expenses.Key Facts
- Democrats gained majorities in both chambers of Congress in last week’s midterm elections.
- Democrats can hold hearings and investigations into climate policy rollbacks and the cancellation of clean energy grants.
- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said Democrats would seek to lower energy costs and hold the administration accountable for its policies.
- President Trump has said he would veto legislation he considers unreasonable, but also predicted he could work with Democrats after initial vetoes.
- The administration has canceled clean energy projects and grants and slowed clean energy permitting, according to the article.
- Orsted said the Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island had begun commercial operations.
- The American Petroleum Institute’s CEO said permitting reform could offer an opportunity for bipartisan cooperation to reduce costs.
- The Senate was expected to hold a procedural vote Monday on a proposal to shorten the timeline for major energy projects to obtain permits.
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