PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida – The National Hispanic Energy Council (NHEC), founded to bring a Hispanic voice to the energy policy debate, applauds today’s announcement by the Department of Interior on the release of its 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This five-year program allows for continued offshore energy development, which plays an important role in securing affordable, reliable energy for Hispanic communities where energy costs carry a heavier burden.
NHEC is encouraged to see that the Trump Administration and Secretary Doug Burgum are moving forward with a new five-year offshore leasing program, an essential piece of the Trump Administration’s efforts to advance American energy independence. American offshore oil and gas production, particularly in the Gulf of America, is some of the cleanest in the world and plays a major role in keeping energy affordable. For Hispanic communities, this leasing program means lower energy bills, more job opportunities, and economic empowerment. By continuing to encourage offshore energy development, the energy burdens placed on Hispanic families can continue to lessen, allowing for more financial freedom.
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About The National Hispanic Energy Council
The National Hispanic Energy Council (NHEC) The National Hispanic Energy Council is founded on the principle of fair and equitable energy for all Americans, driven by the urgent need to reduce the 20% higher energy costs Hispanic families pay compared to the median American family. Drawing on expertise from across the economy and Hispanic community, we exist to fill a void in advocacy: a voice for energy policies that helps Hispanic families, businesses and entrepreneurs. The Council is building a bipartisan coalition of leaders of Hispanic groups across the country, and exists to educate elected officials, policy makers and the Hispanic public on what good energy policy choices look like.
Contact:
Bryson Hull
(202) 657-2855
bhull@hbwresources.com
