2023 Governor's State of the State speeches: on Energy & Oil
Andy Beshear:
Kentucky is the electric vehicle battery production capital
Now, a big part of our economic story--and a big part of our future economy--is tied to our electric vehicle revolution. Through bold leadership, we are supercharging the automotive industry for the future. Because of these great projects,
Kentucky has cemented its status as the electric vehicle battery production capital of the United States of America! We are already seeing other large investments to build out our EV supply chain, and to do it in Kentucky.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Kentucky legislature
Jan 4, 2023
Doug Burgum:
North Dakota takes and all-of-the-above approach
North Dakota continues to successfully engage an all-of-the-above approach that harnesses oil, gas, coal, hydroelectric, renewable fuels, wind and solar. Entrepreneur Harold Hamm led the charge to lift America's 40-yearold ban on exporting
U.S. crude oil in 2015. Selling more clean U.S. energy to our friends and allies, versus forcing them to buy dirty energy from our adversaries, is the single most powerful change the U.S. could make today to drive American strength up.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the N.D. legislature
Jan 3, 2023
Doug Burgum:
Providing a viable path forward for coal has been a priority
Providing a viable path forward for coal has been a priority, and we were thrilled to provide assistance to the sale of Coal Creek Station to Rainbow Energy Center last year.
It was a victory not only for the hundreds of workers at Coal Creek and Falkirk Mine and the region, but for every North Dakotan who expects the lights to turn on when they flick the switch and the heat to come on when they turn up the thermostat.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the N.D. legislature
Jan 3, 2023
Doug Burgum:
On our way toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2030
Today, we're on our way toward achieving carbon neutrality as a state by 2030, thanks to our extraordinary capacity to safely store over 252 billion tons of CO2, or 50 years of the nation's CO2 output. We were the first state to establish the legal and
regulatory framework for carbon capture, utilization and storage, or CCUS, in 2009. Now we're in a spot to lead the nation in this emerging industry, because we can permit our own CO2 storage wells at least five times faster than the EPA.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the N.D. legislature
Jan 3, 2023
Henry McMaster:
South Carolina moving with auto industry towards electric
As you will notice, the automotive industry continues moving towards electric vehicles, and South Carolina is moving along with it. Last year I issued an executive order prioritizing the recruitment of these manufacturers to ensure that
our state will continue to be seen as the ideal place for manufacturers and suppliers to do business. South Carolina will continue to adapt as the industry innovates and grows.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the S.C. legislature
Jan 25, 2023
Jared Polis:
We simply must end our reliance on costly fossil fuels
We have already secured more than 80% renewable energy by 2030. By the time Colorado is 150 years old, we look forward to having a clear path to 100% renewable energy by 2040. I'm proud to propose $120 million annually in new, clean energy tax credits.
We can improve our air quality, accelerate innovation, and make more rapid progress towards our goals, while saving people money at the pump and on their utility bills, and increasing access to clean, low-cost transportation options.
The only long-term solution is to continue pursuing low-cost, reliable, renewable energy. We simply must end our reliance on costly fossil fuels, improve energy security, and save people money.
This is why the Electric vehicle and e-bike tax credits I'm proposing are so important, and why we've focused on increasing access to electric vehicles and transit options since day one.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature
Jan 17, 2023
Jim Justice:
I believe we need to welcome all sources of energy
People never would have believed that a coal guy would welcome with open arms alternative sources or alternative energies. I'm a real believer that West Virginia needs to welcome all. There's been many green and niche components to this admission
initiative, but I want you to remember just one thing, and I know you will forevermore. Our coal, oil and gas folks today are supplying to West Virginia in this year or in years past, $891 million of severance income to this great state.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the W.V. legislature
Jan 11, 2023
Joe Lombardo:
Seek energy independence rather than rely on wider market
With California retiring its units and changing its transmission rules, we have no choice but to reduce our reliance on the market and seek energy independence for all Nevadans. I will issue an executive order that allows electric providers, to develop
dedicated in-state generation resources, to ensure that we are no longer forced to rely on the broader electric market. Our energy independence will spur economic development, lead to job creation, and drive lower-cost energy for all Nevadans.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Nevada legislature
Jan 23, 2023
John Carney:
Build out Delaware electric vehicle charging infrastructure
We're the lowest-lying state in the nation. And the effects of climate change and sea level rise on Delaware communities are real. We're seeing them every day. That's why we need to take action. With the help of federal infrastructure funding,
we will accelerate our efforts to build out Delaware's electric vehicle charging infrastructure. And we'll restore investments in the Clean Water Trust--to protect our waterways and drinking water.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Delaware legislature
Jan 19, 2023
Josh Green:
Hydrogen technology has potential to make us energy exporter
As an island state, climate change threatens our economy, culture, environment, and the sustainability of our way of life. That's why I announced our commitment to providing 100 million dollars for a climate impact fund steered by the Climate Change
Mitigation and Adaption Commission. This includes looking at the resiliency of the power grid, renewable energy, sustainable transportation, land use planning, sea level rise, health, natural and cultural resource impacts, and much more.
We are preparing a historic application to potentially bring in over a billion dollars in federal and private sector investments to our state through a regional Hydrogen Hub. The integration of hydrogen technology into our grid, along with the continued
expansion of traditional renewable energy infrastructure, will give utilities, businesses, and local talent an international advantage, with the potential to turn our state into a regional energy exporter.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Hawaii legislature
Jan 23, 2023
Kathy Hochul:
EmPower Plus helps low-income families retrofit their homes
So today, I'm proposing an ambitious series of policies to insulate our most vulnerable households from exorbitant energy bills, and to clear the path forward for a more sustainable future.We're calling it "The EmPower Plus"
program, and it will help low-income families retrofit their homes by adding insulation, upgrading appliances, and switching from fossil fuels to clean electric heating systems.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the New York legislature
Jan 10, 2023
Kathy Hochul:
End new fossil-fuel-powered heating equipment by 2030
I'm proposing a plan to end the sale of any new fossil-fuel-powered heating equipment by 2030. And I'm calling for all new construction to be zero-emission, starting in 2025 for small buildings and 2028 for large buildings.
We are taking these actions because climate change remains the greatest threat to our planet, and to our children and grandchildren.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the New York legislature
Jan 10, 2023
Mark Gordon:
It is undeniable that coal remains a vital fuel source
Wyoming has eight coal-fired plants, powering about 7.5 million homes. Wyoming coal provides reliable electricity to almost a quarter of all US households. It is undeniable that coal remains a vital fuel source for our country.
But in the minds of Washington, DC bureaucrats all fossil fuels should go extinct. The good news is that we are making progress with carbon capture technology. And remember, carbon capture is not just for coal.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Wyoming legislature
Jan 11, 2023
Michelle Lujan-Grisham:
Codify our zero-emissions goal in state statute
We will take another step in our sustainability efforts by codifying our zero-emissions goal in state statute because there should be no question that New Mexico is committed to a cleaner, healthier future. We intend to design and implement a range of
projects and initiatives to achieve that objective. We will take on this challenge the same way we have approached others: with creativity, with tenacity, and with the bold and innovative spirit that has always driven us forward.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the N.M. legislature
Jan 19, 2023
Ned Lamont:
Control our energy supply chain so Putin and Saudis can't
Come on electric utilities, don't tell me you are just passing along those high natural gas prices to the ratepayer and ask the taxpayers to subsidize it more. Let's get control over our energy supply chain so Putin and the Saudis can no longer control
our destiny and our wallets. We have made a start by expanding our wind power, extending our nuclear power, pushing hard to get access to Canadian hydro power, and making our homes more energy efficient ? that's less costs and carbon free.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to Connecticut legislature
Jan 4, 2023
Phil Murphy:
Primed to be a leader on the East Coast in offshore-wind
We are primed to be a leader on the East Coast in offshore-wind and a national leader in component manufacturing and logistics for the wind industry as a whole. In doing so, we are creating thousands of good, overwhelmingly union jobs up and
down the entire state, especially in places like Gloucester and Salem counties, where the Paulsboro manufacturing facility and the New Jersey Wind Port are taking shape.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the N.J. legislature
Jan 10, 2023
Glenn Youngkin:
Let's set realistic carbon reduction goals every five years
Our new path forward will embrace the "and" and reject the "or" of energy politics. With our All-American, All-of-the-above approach, Virginians will get affordable AND reliable
AND increasingly clean energy without being tied to unattainable long-term requirements. Let's set realistic carbon reduction goals every five years, as opposed to etching in stone 30 year plans based more on hope than reality.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Virginia legislature
Jan 11, 2023
Bill Lee:
Tennessee should be the leader in nuclear energy for America
If we really want to contribute to the future of America's environment, we must contribute to the advancement of clean energy. I'm proposing $50 million in a Nuclear Fast Track fund to recruit companies to our state that will specifically
establish a nuclear development and manufacturing ecosystem built for the future of Tennessee. We cannot not pass up this opportunity. Tennessee can and should be the leader in nuclear energy for America.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Tennessee legislature
Feb 6, 2023
Greg Abbott:
Build a power grid strong enough for the next century
We passed 14 bipartisan laws that strengthened the power grid. Since then, no Texan has lost power because of the state grid. But we all know that increased demand will be placed on the grid as Texas continues to grow.
So, we will build a grid strong enough to power Texas for the next century. In fact, in just the last month, multiple electric generation projects have been announced, adding reliable power to our grid.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Texas legislature
Feb 16, 2023
Janet Mills:
100% of our electricity to come from clean energy by 2040
Just two days before Christmas, a winter storm battered our coast, with heavy rains and high winds that caused extensive flooding and power outages. We have to make our communities more resilient to the impacts of storms like these. So our Community
Resilience Partnership is providing grants and assistance to more than 130 communities across Maine to reduce their carbon emissions, transition them to clean energy, and protect them from rising seas and extreme weather events.
To bring down the cost of electricity for Maine people we have to loosen the stranglehold fossil fuel has on our state. In 2019, I signed into law a bipartisan bill requiring our state to achieve 80% of our electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Today, 48% of our electricity comes from renewable sources. The time has come to be bolder: I am announcing tonight that I am directing my Energy Office to draft legislation requiring that 100% of our electricity come from clean energy by 2040.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Maine legislature
Feb 14, 2023
Kevin Stitt:
Let's continue to embrace our "More of Everything" approach
Let's continue to diversify our energy grid and embrace our "More of Everything" approach. We are proud that Oklahoma ranks fifth in the nation for natural gas production, and sixth for oil production. And we're also ranked 10th in
the nation for renewables. My administration will continue to lead with efforts like becoming the nation's Hydrogen Hub. Oklahoma's affordable and reliable grid is the envy of the world and an undeniable competitive advantage.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature
Feb 6, 2023
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