Energy Workforce & Technology Council Calls for Balanced Approach to Energy Production and Consumption in Face of Challenges

During a recent Field Hearing titled “Drilling Down: Oversight of the Challenges and Opportunities Facing the U.S. Energy Production,” Energy Workforce & Technology Council President Tim Tarpley and EWTC Board Member Ron Gusek testified before the U.S. House of Representatives House Oversight Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs. The focus of the hearing was to address the challenges encountered by American energy producers, particularly those stemming from regulatory uncertainty due to administration policies.

During his testimony, Tarpley expressed concerns regarding the growing global demand for energy, which is expected to increase by 50% by 2050 according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). He emphasized the role of natural gas power generation in meeting this demand, underscoring the necessity for a significant buildout in this sector.

However, Tarpley criticized the Biden administration for obstructing domestic energy production through delays and legal obstacles, hindering Americans’ access to vital resources.

Gusek, President of Liberty Energy and also a board member of EWTC, echoed similar sentiments by addressing the unrealistic notion of fully transitioning away from fossil fuels in the near future. He emphasized the impracticality of such a transition and warned against politically driven attacks on the industry, which he believes will not only harm American consumers but also have global repercussions.

Gusek’s remarks underscored the importance of ensuring a balanced approach to energy production and consumption in order to meet growing demands without compromising on economic stability.

In conclusion, both Tarpley and Gusek highlighted the challenges faced by American energy producers due to regulatory uncertainty and stressed the need for career training opportunities to strengthen and expand the energy workforce. They also emphasized that a balanced approach is necessary to meet growing demands while maintaining economic stability.