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John Bel Edwards on Energy & Oil

 

 


All-of-the-above strategy drives new energy investment

We established the Climate Initiatives Task Force to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. I spoke earlier about diversifying our economy. Our "all-of-the-above" strategy has driven new energy investment, while continuing to support companies meeting the current market demand for oil & gas. The result: Louisiana is a global leader in the energy transition.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Louisiana legislature , Apr 10, 2023

Goal is offshore oil platforms, wind turbines side by side

I established the Climate Initiatives Task Force and set a goal of reaching net zero by 2050. What makes Louisiana's plan special, and the most attainable in my opinion, is that instead of working against oil and gas companies, we are working with them. In this state, that will look like offshore oil platforms and wind turbines side by side. In fact, many oil companies have already pledged to reach similar net zero goals.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Louisiana legislature , Mar 14, 2022

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

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

More ethanol; more CAFE standards; more alternative fuels

Source: 2006 State Congressional National Political Awareness Test , Nov 1, 2006

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