Energy and Entrepreneurs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – In response to President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order of February 14, Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) President & CEO Karen Kerrigan issued the following statement: “SBE Council applauds President Trump for establishing a new cross-government initiative to accelerate U.S. energy […]

by Raymond J. Keating – Over the past two decades, the advancements and transformation of the U.S. energy sector has been nothing less than breathtaking. And it’s all been due to private-sector innovation and investment – such as advancements in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling – and has occurred in spite of a regulatory environment […]

by Raymond J. Keating –  Innovation and entrepreneurship continue to drive global leadership in U.S. oil production. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported earlier this year: “The United States produced more crude oil than any nation at any time, according to our International Energy Statistics, for the past six years in a row. [See […]

by Raymond J. Keating –  In 11 of the past 15 years, U.S. presidential administrations have been downright hostile to U.S. energy production, in particular the production of oil and natural gas. You know, the energy that fuels homes, businesses and our economy. Nevertheless, the story of U.S. energy production over this period has been […]

by Raymond J. Keating –  The Biden administration and many in Congress often stand opposed to U.S. energy production and to free trade. These stances are, of course, politically driven, and make no economic sense. In fact, it’s worth noting a few points that make clear that U.S. energy production and free trade often go […]

by Raymond J. Keating – I have long been amazed at the entrepreneurs, businesses, employees and investors who produce the energy upon which our economy is dependent. They not only push ahead with innovations, investments and production, but they have been doing so in a largely hostile policy climate for most of the past decade-and-a-half. […]

by Raymond J. Keating –  While the Biden administration, many in Congress, and an assortment of extreme green activists seek to end the use of oil and natural gas, the American people show themselves to be far more sane in a new poll conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Petroleum Institute (API). […]

by Raymond J. Keating – While the Biden White House and their allies in Congress actively work to undermine the oil and natural gas sector, such efforts effectively serve to undermine the U.S. economy and small businesses. The American Petroleum Institute has just published a PWC study titled “Impacts of the Oil and Natural Gas […]

The Strength of Small Business America Depends on Affordable Energy H.R. 1 Fuels Economic Stability and Security for Main Street   Dear Member of the U.S. House: On behalf of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), I am writing to express our organization’s strong support of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – The following statement can be attributed to Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) president & CEO Karen Kerrigan on this week’s vote in the U.S. House on H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act: “The high cost of energy is impacting every small business across America, a frustrating […]