President-elect Donald Trump is planning to create a National Energy Council that will focus on establishing American “energy dominance” worldwide through increased oil and gas drilling. The council will be led by North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s choice for the Interior Department. Trump aims to reduce bureaucratic red tape, enhance private sector investments, and prioritize innovation over regulation in the energy sector. However, his plans may face challenges, such as real-world limits on oil production and potential tariffs on oil imports from Canada and Mexico.
Experts suggest that the energy council should also focus on renewable energy sources to address climate change concerns. They believe that a shift towards renewables, like wind and solar power, could have economic benefits and help combat climate change. Despite Trump’s skepticism about climate change, experts hope that the energy council will prioritize a diversified energy portfolio that includes renewables. The council’s mandate is to promote U.S. energy dominance globally while also considering the economic and environmental impacts of energy policy decisions.
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