NHEC Applauds Introduction of Energy Choice Act to Protect Hispanic Families from Rising Energy Costs

by NHEC | Jun 4, 2025 | News, Press Releases

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida – The National Hispanic Energy Council (NHEC), founded to bring a Hispanic voice to the energy policy debate, today applauded the introduction of the Energy Choice Act by Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY) and Sen. Jim Justice (WV). The...

The Unseen Cost: Why Hispanic Communities Pay More for Energy — and What We Can Do About It

by NHEC | May 14, 2025 | News, Press Releases

Energy costs in America are rising — but for many Hispanic households, they’ve been high for a long time. Today, these families spend more of their income on energy bills than almost any other group. This isn’t just about high prices — it’s the result of policies that...

New Five-Year Oil & Gas Leasing Program a Win for Hispanic Families, NHEC Says

by Jaycob Garcia | Apr 18, 2025 | News, Press Releases

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...

NHEC Advocates for Hispanic Families Facing 20% Higher Energy Costs During Capitol Hill Meetings

by Jaycob Garcia | Apr 7, 2025 | News, Press Releases

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL – The National Hispanic Energy Council (NHEC), founded to bring a Hispanic voice to the energy policy debate, today said it has successfully concluded its annual fly-in to Washington, D.C., where Hispanic energy leaders from NHEC and its...

NHEC Condemns Department of Energy LNG Study as Burden on Hispanic Families

by Jaycob Garcia | Dec 17, 2024 | News, Press Releases

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida – The National Hispanic Energy Council (NHEC) criticized the Biden Administration LNG export study released today, warning that its flawed and politically-motivated analysis will harm Hispanic families, who already face a 20% higher energy...

NHEC Thanks Sens. Manchin, Barrasso for Sensible, Much-Needed Energy Permitting Reform Legislation

by NHEC | Jul 23, 2024 | News, Press Releases

Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 a win for Hispanic, other underserved communities PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida – The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 is long-overdue and welcome legislation that seeks to depoliticize the building of energy projects and will...