DBE - Happy Fourth! Is U.S. Energy Independence On Its Way?
US energy independence carries different meanings, depending on each person's views and experiences. History buffs may be reminded of a speech from President Nixon during the 1973 oil embargo. Energy industry stakeholders likely think of growing US oil and natural gas production. Others may think of energy independence in the context of needing more renewable energy solutions or greater energy efficiency. Depending on your view, the term "US energy independence" may connote a patriotic aspiration, a political buzzword, or an impossible feat.
In this piece, we discuss the different definitions of energy independence, US progress