News & Press Releases
Smart Energy for Stronger Communities: Utilities Leading the Way in Hispanic States
State utility regulators are not simply reacting to energy challenges; they’re leading the way forward. In states with large Hispanic populations, regulators are shaping how communities will be powered for years to come. Their work focuses on keeping energy...
Saving Energy This Labor Day: Why It Matters for Hispanic Families and Businesses
Labor Day weekend is a time for family gatherings, cookouts, and celebrations. But it’s also a weekend when energy use rises sharply — air conditioners run nonstop, kitchens stay busy, and electronics stay plugged in. For many Hispanic families and small businesses,...
NHEC Applauds Interior Department Action to Implement Congressionally Mandated Offshore Lease Sales for Gulf, Alaska
Non-discretionary approach protects energy planning from political winds that have harmed working families in past PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida - The National Hispanic Energy Council (NHEC), founded to bring a Hispanic voice to the energy policy debate, today praised...
When Summer Heat Hits, Hispanic Families Can’t Afford Energy Failures
Summertime is supposed to be an exciting time for families, a time to enjoy summer break, go on vacation, and enjoy quality time with loved ones. However, for many families, the summer can bring financial hardship due to higher utility bills. This can especially...
NHEC Applauds Congressional Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill as Victory for Hispanic Families Facing Higher Energy Costs
Legislation helps address energy cost burden that forces Hispanic families to pay 20% more than median U.S. households PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida - The National Hispanic Energy Council (NHEC), founded to bring a Hispanic voice to the energy policy debate, today...
NYC’s Blackout Shows Why Energy Policy Must Work for Hispanic Communities
When thousands of New Yorkers lost power on Monday during extreme heat, many people were left struggling to get through the day. Elevators stopped, air conditioning failed, and in neighborhoods across the Bronx and Queens, families were left in the dark—literally and...
NHEC Applauds President Trump and Congress for Blocking Harmful California Vehicle Mandates That Attack Hispanic Families
Congressional action protects Hispanic families from costly vehicle mandates that would eliminate affordable transportation options California's activist policies disproportionately attack Hispanic communities already facing higher transportation costs WASHINGTON,...
The Importance of Wildfire Prevention for Hispanic Communities
Wildfires are becoming an increasingly dangerous threat to homes, health, and economic stability across the nation. This can be heightened for Hispanic communities in high-risk states like Texas, California, New Mexico, Nevada, and Arizona. Each of these states are...
NHEC Applauds Introduction of Energy Choice Act to Protect Hispanic Families from Rising Energy Costs
Bipartisan Legislation Would Prevent Energy Bans That Disproportionately Harm Hispanic Communities.
The Unseen Cost: Why Hispanic Communities Pay More for Energy — and What We Can Do About It
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...
