During a recent Field Hearing held by the U.S. House of Representatives House Oversight Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, Energy Workforce & Technology Council President Tim Tarpley and EWTC Board Member Ron Gusek testified to discuss the challenges faced by American energy producers. The hearing’s focus was on addressing regulatory uncertainty due to administration policies, but the discussion also highlighted the importance of career training opportunities in strengthening and expanding the energy workforce.
During his testimony, Energy Workforce President Tim Tarpley emphasized the growing global demand for energy, which is expected to increase by 50% by 2050 according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). He underscored the critical role of natural gas power generation in meeting this demand, highlighting the need for significant expansion in this sector. However, Tarpley criticized the Biden administration for hindering domestic energy production through delays and legal obstacles that limit Americans’ access to vital resources.
Ron Gusek, President of Liberty Energy and EWTC Board Member, echoed similar sentiments during his testimony. He warned against politically driven attacks on the fossil fuel industry that could harm American consumers and have global repercussions. Gusek emphasized the importance of ensuring a balanced approach to energy production and consumption that would meet growing demands without compromising economic stability.
In conclusion, both Tarpley and Gusek highlighted the challenges faced by American energy producers due to regulatory uncertainty and called for significant expansion in natural gas power generation to meet growing global demand. They also warned against politically driven attacks on the fossil fuel industry that could harm American consumers and have global repercussions while underscoring the importance of career training opportunities in strengthening and expanding the energy workforce.