State of North Dakota Archives: on Energy & Oil
Duane Sand:
Build 20 nuclear power plants in 20 years
Sand said he's released a proposal on changing Social Security.
He's also unveiled a plan that calls for building 20 nuclear power plants in 20 years as part of a national comprehensive energy policy.
Source: Bismarck Tribune on 2012 N.D. Senate debate
May 20, 2012
Heidi Heitkamp:
Permit Keystone pipeline; "drill, baby, drill"
Heitkamp has pretty much disowned the Obama administration. She's been critical of the health care law, though she has said she wouldn't vote to repeal it. She's lambasted the president's decision not to permit the
Keystone pipeline. She's been outspoken in her support of coal and oil development, even using the phrase "drill, baby, drill" in the single campaign debate so far.
Source: Grand Forks Herald on 2012 N.D. Senate debate
Sep 30, 2012
Heidi Heitkamp:
Right thing for country is to permit Keystone pipeline
Heitkamp stressed the importance for a long term policy that uses all resources and addressed the need for energy transmission. She said she believes President Obama has not done the right thing for the country by denying a permit for the
Keystone pipeline and argued that she would stand up to him if elected.Her opponent Rick Berg claims the problem lies in the senate and says he would work with both chambers of congress if elected to bring checks and balances to the EPA.
Source: KFYR-TV-5 Bismarck on 2012 N.D. Senate debates
Oct 11, 2012
Jack Dalrymple:
Decrease foreign oil reliance, expand ND energy development
The growth of the energy industry is vital to the continued prosperity of our state and to decreasing our nation's dependence on foreign oil.
By bringing together key industry leaders, we can identify ways to expand all energy sectors, both traditional and renewable, and continue to position North Dakota as a leader in energy development.
Source: N.D. 2011 gubernatorial press release, "Empower N.D."
Aug 1, 2011
Jack Dalrymple:
Support for oil refineries expansion
I commend Tesoro Co. for expanding its capacity to refine oil produced in western ND. This project is another positive step that will help support North Dakota's growing oil production industry by expanding the market for oil from the state's gas and oil
producing counties.The project is a good example of private enterprise developing an opportunity that benefits both oil producers and individual consumers.
Tesoro's Mandan refinery processes crude oil that is transferred by pipeline from western ND.
Source: N.D. 2011 gubernatorial press release, "Refinery Expansion"
Mar 21, 2011
Jack Dalrymple:
Advocate for renewable fuels, blender pumps
The pace of installing blender pumps nationwide has been too slow and North Dakota is a good example of what can be accomplished when government and private industry work together.North Dakota leads the nation in the number of blender pumps that offer
mid-level blends and gasoline blended with up to 85% ethanol (E85). The EPA should do its part to expand market access for blended fuels by approving gasoline blended with 15% ethanol (E15) for use in all vehicles.
Source: N.D. 2011 gubernatorial press release, "Renewable Fuel"
Mar 4, 2011
John Hoeven:
More alternative fuel & more traditional fuel too
Indicate which principles you support regarding the environment and energy. - Promote increased use of alternative fuel technology.
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Support increased production of traditional domestic energy sources (e.g. coal, natural gas, and oil).
- Support funding for open space preservation.
Source: 2004 N.D. Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
John Hoeven:
Managed the rapid growth in ND's oil country
Potter criticized Hoeven for poorly managing the rapid growth in ND's oil country; many people can't afford housing because oil companies have raised the rent. "I've been to the oil patch. The story I'm hearing all over is that we've gone too fast,''
Potter said. "We've more than doubled the oil production. But it's tough on those towns.''"I find it ironic that at a time when we have a national recession, Tracy wants to go to Washington D.C. because he knows how to slow things down,'' Hoeven said.
Source: Crookston Daily Times coverage of 2010 N.D. Senate Debate
Sep 24, 2010
John Hoeven:
For Keystone pipeline; repeal EPA costly power plant rules
Senator Hoeven has been leading efforts to develop a national energy strategy similar to North Dakota's. The senator believes such an approach will lead to jobs, economic growth and true energy security for America.?
He has served as the leading advocate for approving the Keystone XL pipeline and is heading up the repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency's costly new power plant rules.
Source: 2021 N.D. Senate campaign website HoevenForSenate.com
Jun 24, 2021
John Hoeven:
Working to advance states-first, all-of-the-above approach
In addition to the thousands of jobs created, our domestic energy renaissance has led to enhanced national security by reducing our reliance on foreign imports. As a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Energy and Water
Appropriations Committee, I am working to advance a states-first, all-of-the-above approach that ensures we continue to have affordable and reliable supplies of energy to heat and cool our homes, power our businesses and fuel our transportation systems.
Source: 2021 N.D. Senate campaign website hoeven.senate.gov
Jun 24, 2021
Michael J. Steele:
I will fight for the green business in North Dakota
Many of the business communities that I visited were green businesses that lost billions of dollars when we pulled out of the Paris Accord. I will fight for the green business in
North Dakota so that we can deal with our French allies and the rest of the world I will choose the environment and people over profits. I will do everything in my power to negotiate with the rest of the world.
Source: 2022 N.D.Senate campaign website MichaelJSteeleForSenate.com
Dec 9, 2021
Rick Becker:
We must stop subsidizing "clean" and alternative fuels
We must stop subsidizing "clean" and alternative fuels. All of us who are reliant on fuel. and electricity are being forced to pay subsidies through our tax dollars for forms of energy that still cost us even more as consumers.
If and when these sources of energy are reliable and affordable, people will choose them on their own.
By inserting the meddling hand of the federal government, energy efficiency mandates harm the economy, and disturb the self-regulation of the free market. I will oppose excessive regulations and pointless roadblocks against our
critical energy infrastructure--including pipelines, coal plants, mining and oil extraction. Water of the U.S. (WOTUS) must be dismantled.
Source: 2022 N.D. Senate campaign website RickBecker2022.com
Mar 14, 2022
Tracy Potter:
People can't afford housing in ND's oil patch
After a question about weaning the country off foreign oil, Potter criticized Hoeven for poorly managing the rapid growth in North Dakota's oil country. Potter said many people can't afford housing because oil companies have raised the cost of
rent. "I've been to the oil patch. The story I'm hearing all over is that we've gone too fast,'' Potter said. "We've more than doubled the oil production. This is good. It's great for the economy. But it's tough on those towns.'
Source: Crookston Daily Times coverage of 2010 N.D. Senate Debate
Sep 24, 2010
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
Merrill Piepkorn:
Develop our energy resources while protecting the land
- Advocating for small business and Main Street
- Backing workforce development, including safety and wages
- Developing our energy resources wisely, while protecting the land
Source: 2024 N.D. Gubernatorial campaign website Merrill ForND.com
Jun 16, 2024
Merrill Piepkorn:
Consider all of our renewable resources, including solar
The North Dakota Legislature passed a road tax for EVs in 2021, Piepkorn pointed out, so drivers are paying their fair share in lieu of the gas tax paid at the pumps. "When our universities come forward with new ideas, we should listen. That's what the
Industrial Commission should be looking for--new ideas. We need to consider all of our renewable resources, including solar. That is the leadership that the Governor of North Dakota ought to provide on the Commission," he said.
Source: 2024 N.D. Gubernatorial campaign website Merrill ForND.com
Jun 16, 2024
Doug Burgum:
North Dakota takes an 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
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