2021 Governor's State of the State speeches: on Energy & Oil
John Bel Edwards:
Reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050
Another way we've established groundwork for a more resilient Louisiana is through the creation of a Climate Initiatives Task Force last year. No state is more adversely impacted by climate change than Louisiana. But at the same time, no state is
better positioned to be a leader in reducing carbon emissions and bolstering coastal resiliency. By 2050, our goal is to reduce carbon emissions to net zero and to have invested $50 billion in rebuilding Louisiana's coast.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to Louisiana legislature
Apr 12, 2021
John Bel Edwards:
Work with--not against--oil & gas companies on solutions
The reason I know we can get there is because we are working with--not against--the energy sector that sustains so much of Louisiana's economy. Oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico continues to be important to Louisiana's success.
By working with these companies on forward thinking solutions, like carbon capture, we are going to make Louisiana more sustainable while also unlocking a whole new sector of economic and job opportunities.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to Louisiana legislature
Apr 12, 2021
Gavin Newsom:
New cars & trucks in California to be zero-emission by 2035
I was proud to sign a groundbreaking executive order last year requiring all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California to be zero-emission by 2035. And the car companies--Ford, GM, and Volvo--seized the opportunity to innovate, create jobs, and
dominate the industry of the future. Proving yet again that protecting our planet and growing our economy aren't conflicting goals--they're one in the same. There's no doubt California is the pace setter of environmental policy.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to California legislature
Mar 9, 2021
Mark Gordon:
Crazed pursuit of 100% green energy will cripple the nation
Wyoming has long recognized the need for a broad energy portfolio that is reliable in reality, and not just on paper. The energy and environmental policies of Washington, D.C. have changed; radically changed. This crazed pursuit of 100% "green"
energy ignores the urgency of finding better ways to capture, use, and sequester carbon. It fantasizes that crippling our own nation is somehow good for our world. Nothing could be more off the mark.
Wyoming is embracing solar and wind development. Both are emerging and important parts of Wyoming's total energy portfolio. But, we are not fooled by false promises either. We want to see what can be done. Our long history of working with coal, oil
and natural gas, and regulating its related impacts to protect and enhance other natural resources, such as wildlife, is well established. Wind and solar development must be held to the same standards.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to Wyoming legislature
Mar 2, 2021
Mark Gordon:
Coal will help make Wyoming net negative in CO2 emissions
I will not waiver in my efforts to protect our industries; particularly, our coal industry. Paradoxically, it is the very industry which offers the best chance and most efficient way to remove C02 from our atmosphere. We can provide the means necessary
to make C02 capture a reality in Wyoming and preserve one of our most important industries. Many states talk about the importance of net zero carbon emissions. But, today, I challenge you to join me in making Wyoming net negative in C02 emissions.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to Wyoming legislature
Mar 2, 2021
Janet Mills:
Double Maine's clean energy jobs over next ten years
There are good paying jobs that are going unfilled. We have to connect the workforce with those jobs and make an investment in new jobs at the same time. That is why my Administration in the coming weeks will lay out a "Back to Work" bond proposal
that asks for $25 million to partner with Maine's career and technical education centers and our community colleges to provide equipment and to train skilled workers to fill jobs in high-growth industries, including manufacturing and clean energy.
I have set a goal of doubling Maine's clean energy jobs in the next ten years, and in the coming weeks my Administration will stand up a key recommendation of the State's 10 year economic plan: the Maine Career Exploration Program. Backed by
funding secured through the New England Clean Energy Connect project, we are launching a program in Franklin and Somerset Counties to provide scholarships and paid internships for local students with local employers.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Maine legislature
Feb 23, 2021
Jared Polis:
Colorado is a national leader in green energy jobs
The private sector is already turning away from fossil fuels and looking forward to a clean energy future. To date, we've successfully secured commitments from electric utilities representing 99% of generation in our state to reduce emissions
80% or more by 2030. Colorado is a national leader in green energy jobs, the fastest growing job sector, precisely because we have embraced renewable energy.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature
Feb 17, 2021
Chris Sununu:
Fund the Office of Offshore Wind Industry Development
This budget funds the Office of Offshore Wind Industry Development for the first time in history. Our commitment to funding this Office will allow
New Hampshire to continue to take steps to harness the massive potential for renewable energy production off the coast of New Hampshire.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address: New Hampshire legislature
Feb 11, 2021
Jim Justice:
We should help our coal, gas, and oil companies
You've got to look at tiering the severance tax on oil, gas and coal. I told you this years ago. We should help our coal companies, our gas companies, our oil companies. We should help them in every way to continue to create jobs and to go on and on
all we can. But you know, my family's been in the coal business forever. And I'm going to tell you that when profits rise to levels that are beyond our imaginations, we ought to be willing to step up and pay just a little tiny bit more.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to West Virginia legislature
Feb 10, 2021
Kevin Stitt:
Protect oil and gas industry from radical liberals
We'll support our oil and gas industry and protect it
from radical liberals in Washington.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature
Feb 1, 2021
Mike Dunleavy:
Harness renewable energy resources: wind, tidal, hydro
We must make the pursuit of cheap and reliable energy a priority. We can start by harnessing the incredible renewable energy resources within Alaska itself. Alaska possesses more tidal energy than the rest of the nation combined.
Our potential for wind, geothermal, in-shore and pumped hydro is practically unlimited. We have the means to reduce our enormous power costs, attract new jobs, and deliver cheap Alaskan energy to Alaskans.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alaska legislature
Jan 28, 2021
Mike Dunleavy:
False premise: protect environment or economic development
We must defend our right to develop traditional energy resources. Alaska generates much of its revenue from this activity. More importantly, our constitution compels us to do so. I reject the false premise between protecting the environment and
developing our economy. This is the argument of outsiders who seek to divide us for their own benefit. We know better than anyone, that we can develop our resources so that a clean environment and prosperity are two sides of the same coin.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alaska legislature
Jan 28, 2021
Charlie Baker:
Roadmap to reach net zero emissions by 2050
We put forth a science-based roadmap to reach net zero emissions by 2050. We've spearheaded a first of its kind, multi-state program to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector. We've invested over $935 million in climate change mitigation
and adaptation. And we're on track to meet our commitment to invest $1 billion in climate action by 2022. Partnering with the Legislature, we secured historic clean energy procurements at the lowest price for rate payers.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to Massachusetts legislature
Jan 26, 2021
Michelle Lujan-Grisham:
New Mexico to have nation's largest single wind complex
In two years, we've doubled our new renewable resources over the two years before that. New Mexico will be home to the largest single wind complex in the nation, and I expect we will soon rank in the top 5 in the country for per-capita wind energy
production. We're driving down energy costs for you and reducing emissions. Property values are rising and, for the second straight year, more people are moving to New Mexico than moving out.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to New Mexico legislature
Jan 26, 2021
Steve Sisolak:
We're poised to lead the world on clean energy storage
Nevada is already a leader in renewable energy, generating billions of dollars in investment and employing tens of thousands of our people. Now, we are perfectly poised to lead the world in energy storage. To reach these ends, I will work with the
Legislature to pass a bold energy bill establishing our commitment to increased transmission, storage, and distribution of all forms of clean energy. Passing this bill will create good paying construction jobs & help in our fight against climate change.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Nevada legislature
Jan 19, 2021
Doug Burgum:
Clean coal will allow us to shape global energy policy
Creating a low-cost, highly reliable, clean coal base load solution for a planet hungry for more electricity, yet focused on a carbon-constrained future, would put North Dakota in the position to shape global energy policy. We can support those
North Dakota communities that wouldn't exist without the coal plants and the coal sector workers who've been keeping the lights on dependently and cost-effectively in America with North Dakota lignite for more than 100 years.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to North Dakota legislature
Jan 5, 2021
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