In a May 11th press release, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) appeared to support the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s newly proposed rules for power plant emissions. PG&E stated that it supported the EPA “taking action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation facilities, including gas-fired power plants.”

In a May 12th press release, the American Petroleum Institute (API) opposed the US Environmental Protection Agency’s recently announced emissions standards for power plants. It also opposed EPA’s tailpipe emissions regulations. The API claims that both these regulations would discourage investment in oil and gas in the US.

In a May 3rd blog post, industry group Advanced Energy United opposed Indiana utilities’ proposals to build new fossil gas plants in the state. The group advocated for the utilities to instead utilize the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy incentives to deploy energy storage and renewable energy projects to avoid fossil fuel buildout.

Amazon met with the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), as reported by CNBC in May 2023, to advocate for “policies that allow transmission operators to make forward-looking investments” in the US. The company appears to support policy shifts that would allow more renewable projects to connect to the electric grid. Amazon was recently labelled as the largest corporate purchaser of clean power in the U.S.

In a 26th April Wall Street Journal article, a representative from the US Chamber of Commerce outlined opposition to the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), asserting that the Chamber was trying to “ward off or avoid the inevitability of those rules taking effect.”

In a 1st May press release, Advanced Energy United supported Colorado’s adoption of the Advanced Clean Truck rule, which takes effect in 2027. The group also published an April 28th press release in support of the California Air Resources Board’s vote to adopt the Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which aims to electrify the state’s commercial vehicle fleets.

​​Advanced Energy United , American Clean Power Association (ACP), and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) advocated against the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), as proposed in the federal debt ceiling bill. In an April 20th blog, Advanced Energy United called on Congress to push back on the repeal and to instead “advance legislation that will help America transition to electricity and transportation systems powered by 100% clean energy.” In an April 19th press release, ACP CEO Jason Grumet similarly called out the repeal provisions and cited the clean energy projects that are relying upon the Inflation Reduction Act’s climate investments. In an April 20th press release, SEIA CEO Abigail Ross Hopper also called on Congress to reject the repeal provisions, emphasizing that the IRA is generating growth in clean energy jobs​

In comments submitted on the 10th April on the Interim Guidance on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Climate Change in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), BP stated that it supported the proposal to consider GHG emissions, but also advocated for the reviews on energy projects to be streamlined, including permitting for LNG terminals and pipelines.

In a 3rd April joint letter, Eurogas advocated to EU and US policymakers to invest in new LNG infrastructure to enable more fossil gas to be traded between the two regions. The letter also advocated for more long-term LNG contracts to be signed to provide a long-term role for fossil gas.

In a March 22nd press release, American Gas Association (AGA) CEO Karen Harbert advocated for two pieces of federal gas ban preemption legislation. Harbert supported both the Save Our Stoves Gas Act, which would prohibit the Department of Energy (DOE) from enforcing energy conservation standards for certain appliances, including gas stoves, as well as the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, which would prohibit the Consumer Product Safety Commission from using federal funds to ban gas stoves. This push for legislation to preempt agency action toward reducing fossil gas use follows the recent DOE proposed standard for gas stoves and the CPSC’s request for information on gas stove hazards.

In a 24th March press release, utility National Grid appeared to support the proposed New York All-Electric Buildings Act, however emphasized concerns with widespread building electrification. Negotiations over building electrification measures are ongoing in the New York legislature, and both clean energy groups and fossil fuel industry coalitions are running social media campaigns over the legislative proposal to limit gas infrastructure in new buildings.

In a February 28th testimony to the United States House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources, National Mining Association CEO Rich Nolan argued that permitting reform is needed to facilitate increased production and investment into fossil fuel infrastructure, including thermal coal mining and nuclear energy. Nolan also discussed the use of critical minerals for use in electric vehicles, but did not express a clear position on the electrification of transport.

​​A memo from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) details a March 2, 2023 meeting with representatives from the European Banking Federation, UK Finance, Commerzbank, BNP Paribas, Societe Generale, Deutsche Bank, and Barclays. Meeting participants discussed the SEC’s proposed climate disclosure rule, but details of this discussion are unclear.​

​​During the CERAWeek conference in Houston, Southern Company subsidiary Southern Company Gas Tweeted on March 8th that fossil gas infrastructure is “foundational to where we are going in a clean energy transition.” The subsidiary was represented at a conference panel that discussed transition pathways for oil and gas companies.​

​​Several oil and gas entities opposed the US federal government’s proposed supplemental regulations for methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. Comments submitted by ExxonMobil and Coterra Energy appear unsupportive of the proposal. Similarly, submissions made by industry associations such as the American Petroleum Institute (API), American Gas Association (AGA), American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC), Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), and the US Chamber of Commerce have opposed key elements of the proposal.

​​In a February 15 testimony to the South Dakota House Commerce and Energy Committee, representatives from the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) and the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) opposed HB 1207, a bill that would prohibit the use of ESG factors in risk management and underwriting activities.​

In a 27th February letter to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the US Chamber of Commerce offered additional comments on the SEC's climate disclosure rule, asserting that regulatory developments at the Department of Labor and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council confirm the notion that the proposed rules are inappropriate and reasserting its belief that the SEC lacks the authority to finalize the rules.

​​In a February 22nd press release, American Gas Association (AGA) CEO Karen Harbert stated opposition to any federal measure toward phasing out fossil gas, emphasizing that “some folks in Washington are dipping their toes in choppy water by suggesting that we can get rid of natural gas altogether.” In the same press release, 2023 AGA Chair Suzanne Sitherwood pushed for continued investment in the fossil gas industry. ​

In a report released on February 14th, Advanced Energy United advocated for Indiana regulators to use Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding toward creating a clean energy portfolio as an alternative to utility Duke Energy Indiana’s gas plant proposal. The group highlighted the IRA’s available clean energy tax credits and emphasized that the climate law “has dramatically shifted the energy planning space and requires all utilities to reassess their prior plans.”

In a February 12th E&E News article, National Mining Association CEO Rich Nolan was unsupportive of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s pollution rule, stating that it may wipe out “well-functioning coal plants”.

In a press release on January 25th 2023, Microsoft endorsed several live climate bills in Washington state. Citing the need to accelerate decarbonization efforts, Microsoft noted that it would be working with state policymakers to advance legislation to streamline the permitting process for clean energy facilities and to increase transmission capacity in Washington.

​​Chevron CEO, Mike Wirth, appeared to advocate for investments in oil and gas during an interview with the Fox Business on January 17th at the World Economic Forum Summit in Davos, Switzerland. Wirth stated the need for policies to incentivize investment in all forms of energy and advocated for lease sales and energy infrastructure permitting reform in the United States.

For the January 19th New York State Senate Joint Public Hearing on legislative and budgetary actions necessary to implement the state’s climate plan, Consolidated Edison submitted testimony that supported a reduction in the fossil gas system without specifying timelines, while National Grid pushed for a significant role for “renewable natural gas” in the building sector. Trade groups Advanced Energy United and Solar Energy Industries Association affiliate NYSEIA, on the other hand, both strongly supported the climate plan and advocated in their testimonies for the state policymakers to propose ambitious measures toward transport and building electrification, respectively.

In an interview with CNBC at Davos on January 19, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon called for continued investments in fossil fuels, stating “we need cheap oil and gas, for 50 years.”

A subsidiary of Siemens Energy, Siemens Gamesa, released a white paper on January 16 in which it called for further policy support for the development of wind energy in the US. It stated that the Inflation Reduction Act was not a ‘silver bullet’ and that further support is needed to reach climate goals. It also said that the war in Ukraine displays the negative impacts of energy systems reliant on fossil-fuel resources.

On December 27, a tweet from the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) advocated against New York State’s fossil gas ban on new buildings. CEA referenced the North American winter storm to advocate in favor of “reliable” fossil gas during extreme weather.

On December 19, the New York State released public comments on the New York Climate Action Council’s Scoping Plan. Documents reveal that American Petroleum Institute’s (API) submission to the council in June 2022 did not support several decarbonization measures set in the plan. This included API’s opposition to eliminating fossil gas in buildings and ban on the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Instead, API advocated for an economy-wide carbon pricing policy with several conditions attached to replace the measures in the Scoping Plan.

American Clean Power Association (ACP) Interim CEO JC Sandberg advocated for Senator Manchin’s permitting reform proposal in a December 14th press release, supporting an expedited process for clean energy projects without including a position on the legislation’s fossil fuel provisions. Following the Senate’s decision not to include the legislation in the defense spending bill, Sandberg published a December 15th press release stating that ACP was “committed to working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to get permitting reform done early next year.”

In a December 8th op-ed in the Financial Times, Investment Company Institute General Counsel Susan Olson urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to abandon its proposed expansion of the fund names rule to cover ESG-related funds, calling the proposal “nonsensical.”

On December 1st, American Petroleum Institute (API) submitted its comments to US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap. While API supported expanded production of zero-emission hydrogen, API advocated that the DOE roadmap should incorporate a significant role for fossil-gas derived hydrogen.

In a November 26th tweet, Consumer Energy Alliance appeared to oppose New York’s plans for a fossil gas ban. The tweet included a link to New Yorkers for Affordable Energy, a front group that mobilizes public opposition to New York’s decarbonization proposals.

During a quarterly earnings call on November 9th, Occidental Petroleum CEO Vicky Hollub advocated for a long-term role for oil, stating that oil will enable and fund the energy transition. Further, Hollub claimed that “net 0 emission oil” can be produced by using captured carbon dioxide in enhanced oil recovery.

In its Industry Association Climate Review Engagement Update, published in November 2022, Bayer stated support for the climate change provisions in the US Inflation Reduction Act.

On November 15th, the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research released a report commissioned by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). The report advocated in favor of utilizing shipping to transport green hydrogen and ammonia to enable the wider energy transition in other sectors and regions, alongside the use of green hydrogen to decarbonize maritime from the 2030s. The report further supported a range of policies to promote green hydrogen production, including mandates and production credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.

The American Gas Association (AGA) continues to oppose the US Inflation Reduction Act’s building electrification incentives: in a November 4th press release, AGA CEO Karen Harbert advocated for “a portfolio approach that includes efficient gas end-use applications” as an alternative to switching to electric appliances. On November 1st, Vox reported on AGA’s campaign to engage directly with federal policymakers and increase oversight of the IRA’s High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate program to “allow for fuel neutral energy efficiency investments.” In the same article, Vox quoted a statement from a chief AGA lobbyist, who expressed the association’s concerns with the IRA’s environmental justice block grants and how they “can be used or applied to support gas ban efforts at community levels.”

As reported by the New York Times on October 20th, the American Gas Association (AGA) is directly engaging with federal policymakers in opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act’s electric home rebate program, which incentivizes electrification projects for low and moderate-income households. The article stated that AGA is pushing back against the program and advocating for the continued role of fossil gas in the residential sector by “preparing to team up with House Republicans to intensify oversight of the Energy Department” as midterm elections approach.

In statements to E&E News for a September 7th article regarding the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act’s building electrification incentives, the American Gas Association (AGA) emphasized the technical costs of phasing out fossil gas in the energy mix and stated that it would “continue to defend our infrastructure.” The previous day on September 6th, AGA’s CEO, Karen Harbert, tweeted “AND BUILD PIPELINES!!” and linked an opinion article written by the US Chamber of Commerce that advocated for the long-term role of fossil fuels in the Northeast region of the U.S.

In a press release on August 17th, Google (Alphabet) endorsed the climate provisions in the US Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law by President Biden one day prior on August 16th. Google’s statement marks its first public engagement on the bill following its introduction in July.

In separate press statements on August 16th, the CEOs and Presidents of American Clean Power Association, Edison Electric Institute, and Solar Energy Industries Association supported the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act’s climate provisions into law.

In an August 12th press release, National Grid supported the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in the House, stating that “this landmark legislation is one of the most significant investments the United States has ever made to develop clean energy and slow the effects of climate change.” AES CEO Andrés Gluski appeared to support the Inflation Reduction Act in an August 12th company tweet, which quoted him as stating “this will be a game changer.”

Following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in the Senate on August 7th, the CEOs and Presidents of industry groups Advanced Energy Economy, American Clean Power Association, Edison Electric Institute, and Solar Energy Industries Association released individual statements in which they supported the Senate’s vote and advocated for the legislation’s passage in the House.

As reported by E&E News on August 4th, American Electric Power Company (AEP) broadly supported the climate provisions in the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, stating that the legislation was a “promising step to further reducing carbon emissions while ensuring our customers’ energy needs are met.” In an August 8th Politico article, Fortescue Metals Group Chairman Andrew Forrest supported the Inflation Reduction Act and its provisions for transitioning the energy mix. Forrest specifically supported the Act’s potential for facilitating the transformation of coal-fired power stations into green hydrogen plants.

In a May 11th press release, Advanced Energy United CEO Heather O’Neill supported the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s newly proposed rules for power plant emissions. In her statement, O’Neill emphasized that the rules are “an important first step toward building a decarbonized energy grid in the United States.”

In a May 10 Bloomberg article, the vice president of state government relations for the American Property Casualty Insurance Association outlined opposition to Texas SB 833 - a bill that would limit the use of ESG factors in insurance ratemaking.

In a May 1st letter to Senate leaders of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, senior executives of American Gas Association, American Petroleum Institute, Independent Petroleum Association of America, and Natural Gas Supply Association advocated for permitting reform toward facilitating the buildout of fossil gas infrastructure. The industry groups urged Congress to “eliminate unnecessarily long and unduly burdensome NEPA reviews” as a means to “continue delivering the benefits of natural gas to the American people.” Negotiations over permitting reform have continued in Congress, with several pieces of legislation introduced in the past several weeks.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) published a press release in May 2023 stating its support for three permitting bills introduced in the US Senate by Senator Joe Manchin and two Senate Republicans. These three bills would facilitate the production of domestic fossil fuels through reforming the permitting process.

According to a 28th April tweet, American Gas Association CEO Karen Harbert was present at the Monthly Member Breakfast held by the Congressional Western Caucus to advocate for the long-term role of fossil gas. Harbert stated that the caucus members “play an important role in having a sensible energy policy for America” and that fossil gas is “all in to solve our energy and environmental challenges 24/7/365.”

​​On the 20th April, the B7 group of national cross-sector business associations and BusinessEurope published a joint recommendation on the G7 Tokyo Summit. The associations, including the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren), the Federation of German Industries, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the US Chamber of Commerce, Confindustria, the French Business Association (Medef), and the Confederation of British Industry, seemed to support reaching climate neutrality by 2050 and increasing the Nationally Determined Contributions of all parties at this years’ COP. However, the associations also advocated that G7 policies should scale up investment in fossil gas and Liquified Natural Gas alongside renewables such as wind and biomass, as well as hydrogen and ammonia without stating a position on the fuels’ decarbonization. ​

In statements appearing in the New York Times on the 12th April, a Stellantis Representative stated the company was surprised by the stringency of the proposed rules. Statements issued by Ford and General Motors appearing in Barrons the same day did not appear] to take a strong stance on the rule, while Hyundai appeared generally unsupportive of the proposed rules.

In a March 14 hearing in front of the Texas Insurance Committee, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, and Chubb registered in opposition to HB 1239, a bill that would prohibit the use of ESG factors in insurers’ underwriting processes.

According to Fast Company, Amazon lobbied lawmakers in Oregon against HB 2816, a bill that would have required the state’s large power users to shift to 80% clean energy by 2030 and 100% by 2040. While Amazon did not provide formal testimony - reportedly meeting with lawmakers privately - InfluenceMap found that several of its industry associations submitted comments against the legislation, including TechNet, the Technology Association of Oregon, and Oregon Business and Industry. In its submission, TechNet wrote “We want to warn this committee that this legislation will force companies to seriously reevaluate their plans for Oregon.”

On 14th March, American Petroleum Institute (API) President, Mike Sommers, sent a letter to the US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries advocating for permitting reform that would enable expedited approval process for energy infrastructure, including for fossil fuel projects. Sommers stated that reform would improve oil and gas production in the US.

The California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) published a news release outlining its opposition to California Senate Bill 12, which would increase the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target to 55% below 1990 levels by 2030. In the post, CalChamber shared its coalition letter that was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality which directly advocated against the bill.

As reported by the Washington Post on March 16th, utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) supported the new appliance rules by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, which would phase in zero-emission water heater and furnace requirements for new buildings. The district includes the San Francisco area and the rules would begin to take effect in 2027.

​​ExxonMobil CEO, Darren Woods, criticized the European Union’s energy policy for “deterring” investments in oil and gas, as reported by Bloomberg on March 8. Woods was speaking at the CERAWeek conference in Houston, US.

​​As reported by Reuters on March 8th, during the CERAWeek conference in Houston, NextEra CEO John Ketchum highlighted feasibility and economic concerns with the U.S. offshore wind industry and stated that “it’s just putting your head in the sand to believe that the energy transition that this country is embarking on will work without natural gas power generation.” Bloomberg also reported on Ketchum’s statements at CERAWeek, stating in a March 8th article that the CEO believed that decarbonization “will require the use of natural gas for years to come as renewable sources ramp up.” Neither article contained any statements from Ketchum on methane abatement measures or timelines around the use of fossil gas.​

​​In a Politico article from March 6, Bank Policy Institute expressed opposition to Scope 3 emissions disclosure requirements in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed climate disclosure rule.​

In a 2nd March press release, the American Gas Association (AGA) emphasized its opposition to any limits on fossil gas, stating that “blanket bans on natural gas are neither smart nor effective.” The group continues to push back on local-level measures to phase out fossil gas and has preemptively stated its opposition to any federal gas ban, which has not been introduced.

​​The American Chemistry Council (ACC) released a short brief on the US federal permitting reform being discussed for new energy production, energy infrastructure, and manufacturing projects. In the brief, the ACC suggested that it supports permitting reform that could help maintain the role of fossil fuels, stating “Policies should encourage the building and development of energy and manufacturing infrastructure and technologies of all kinds.” ​

In a February 27 letter to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the US Chamber of Commerce offered additional comments on SEC's climate disclosure rule, asserting that regulatory developments at the Department of Labor and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council confirm the notion that the proposed rules are inappropriate, while also reiterating its belief that the SEC lacks the authority to finalize the rules.

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released a blog that stated support for a recent Ohio law that defined natural gas as green energy. ALEC noted that this bill was not one of its model policies, but suggested that it would be discussed at its annual gathering and could possibly become one.

As reported by AP News on 2nd February, Xcel Energy stated support for Minnesota’s clean energy standard legislation but emphasized concerns with achieving carbon-free electricity by 2040. As drafted, the legislation includes hydrogen in the standard without providing any details on decarbonizing its production.

​​In a 25th January media release, National Mining Association CEO Rich Nolan expressed support for Senator Joe Manchin’s proposed Bill that would delay the implementation of electric vehicle tax credits in the US. ​

​​Comments to the US Environmental Protection Agency by the American Petroleum Institute and Kinder Morgan in January did not appear to support the fee on methane emissions under the Inflation Reduction Act. Both entities advocated for several exemptions in the proposal that would weaken the ambition of the methane fee.

According to a January 23 blog post, the American Bankers Association (ABA) urged the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) to reconsider its draft model anti-ESG bill, stating that “government should not be dictating business decisions to the private sector.”. Following ABA’s advocacy, ALEC rejected the proposed bill and sent it back to its energy task force for additional review.

In a January 14th press release, American Gas Association (AGA) CEO Karen Harbert opposed New York Governor Hochul’s proposal to phase out fossil gas in new buildings, emphasizing that “any push to ban natural gas would raise costs to customers, jeopardize environmental progress and deny affordable energy to underserved populations.” The same week, on January 10th, AGA published a press release that challenged the documented link between gas cooking and asthma, stating that “attempts to generate consumer fears with baseless allegations to justify the banning of natural gas is a misguided agenda.”

On December 20th 2022, the US Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association submitted comments to the Federal Insurance Office to outline their objections to the Office’s proposed climate-related financial risk data collection proposal. All three opposed proposed ZIP code level data collection, and the US Chamber contested the idea that climate-related events affect insurance coverage.

In a tweet on January 2, the President of the American Petroleum Institute, Mike Sommers, advocated for policies to support oil and gas in the US while sharing an article on the North American winter storm that criticized climate policies in the US.

In a December 15th sign-on letter to subsidiaries of utilities Duke and AES and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Advanced Energy Economy and several companies advocated for the utilities to offer a green tariff program in the state. The companies emphasized that a green tariff program would “allow us to increase our use of renewable energy.”

In a December 7th press release, American Gas Association (AGA) CEO Karen Harbert opposed the US Department of Energy’s proposed rule to cut emissions from new or newly renovated federal buildings. Harbert stated that the proposal is “impractical, unscientific and expensive” and further emphasized that “energy policy by executive fiat is not a thoughtful way to address emissions.”

On November 21st, the US Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) submitted an Amicus Brief to the California District Court in strong opposition to regulation introduced by California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District. The Chamber’s brief supports the California Trucking Association’s legal case against the regulation. The Chamber argues that the regulation would, in practice, require warehouses within the district to purchase zero-emission or near zero-emission vehicles to be used in transporting freight which, they argue, is illegal under the federal Clean Air Act.

In a November 29th tweet, the National Mining Association (NMA) opposed a US rail strike, stating that it would jeopardize coal movement and the creation of coal stockpiles for the winter. The NMA also argued that a strike would jeopardize fuel security for tens-of-millions of Americans.

On November 28th, Politico reported that American Petroleum Institute (API) supported the US Interior Department’s proposed rule to reduce methane venting and flaring from oil and gas production on federal lands. API added that it will work with Bureau of Land Management for a final rule that is “economic” and “cost-effective”.

In an article in the Financial Times on 9th November, Iberdrola CEO Ignacio Galan welcomed the US entry into climate policy, and praised the Inflation Reduction Act’s focus on electrification of transport and heating, alongside its incentives for green hydrogen production.

In an article published on finanznachrichten.de on 9th November, Federation of German Industries (BDI) President Siegfried Russwurm advocated to weaken the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), emphasizing that its implementation guidelines should be as generous as possible instead of rapid to avoid putting European companies at a disadvantage against American companies, stating the law could lead to a "harmful subsidy race."

In a November 11th press release, the American Petroleum Institute (API) appeared unsupportive of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed supplemental methane rule. Instead, API supported a voluntary and technology-led approach to methane emissions reduction and claimed that regulations could ‘inhibit’ industry efforts “with overly prescriptive red tape”.

On November 1st 2022, the American Chemistry Council submitted a comment on the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposed climate disclosure rule, following up on the Council’s July 2022 comment letter. The Council urged the SEC to withdraw its proposal, asserting that the Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA reinforces the claim that the SEC does not have the authority to finalize the proposal.

In a September 23rd Offshore Energy article, Maersk urged Congress to pass the US Clean Shipping Act, stating “we hope that this bill receives the needed support to be passed”. In the article, Maersk CEO, Soren Skou, appeared supportive of the act and asserted that “clear signals from leading nations such as the U.S. and regions such as the E.U. are needed, even if such measures are inherently regional in their reach”. Additionally, on September 19th, Maersk released a video on Twitter which expressed support for the Inflation Reduction Act, describing it as “a bold move and a potential game changer”.

On August 31st, a blog post from the American Petroleum Institute (API) supported the offshore lease sales and the carbon capture provisions set in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Further, API communicated the need for permitting reform for critical infrastructure and a finalized five-year federal offshore leasing program. In this blog, API also emphasized API’s ‘10-in-2022’ Plan, introduced in June 2022, that lists 10 policy actions for the US federal government to increase fossil fuel production in the US. Another blog post, published on the same day, advocated for policies to encourage oil and gas production, while opposing the ban on energy exports from the US.

Following the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act into law, Edison International CEO, Pedro Pizarro, published an August 17th LinkedIn post in which he supported the Act’s “potential to reduce U.S. emissions 40% by 2030.” Pizarro was also interviewed by a Wall Street Journal Podcast the following day, in which he emphasized his support for the legislation’s electric vehicle tax credits.

In an August 22nd Financial Times article, Fortescue Future Industries’ CEO Mark Hutchinson supported the US Inflation Reduction Act and appeared to support the Act’s ambition. Hutchinson also called for more ambitious energy policy in Europe in the same statement, stating that the EU must “improve its incentives” so that projects, including green hydrogen, do not bypass Europe and flow straight to the US.

Following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in the House on August 12th, the CEOs and Presidents of industry groups Advanced Energy Economy, American Clean Power Association, Edison Electric Institute, and Solar Energy Industries Association released individual statements in which they supported the House's vote and celebrated the legislation as a significant step toward decarbonizing the U.S. power grid.

As reported by Reuters on August 4th, Ameren CEO Warner Baxter, along with several other industry executives, was present at a teleconference with President Biden to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act. Neither the article nor the White House transcript of the meeting, however, contained any statements or positions from Baxter regarding the legislation’s climate provisions.

On August 5th, in response to the uncertainty surrounding Senator Sinema's position on the Inflation Reduction Act, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) organized a joint letter signed by Arizona solar and storage businesses which advocated to Senators Sinema and Kelly, who represent Arizona in Congress, to support the passage of the legislation’s solar provisions. The letter was signed by over 90 companies, including the American subsidiaries for EDF Renewables and EDP Renewables.

In an August 5th statement organized by Ceres and Business Forward, companies advocated for Congress to pass the climate provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, emphasizing that “it is past time to invest in our country’s shift to a clean energy economy and to confront the threat of climate change.” The signatory companies included Avangrid, BP America, Danone North America, DSM North America, Ford Motor Company, Holcim US, IKEA Retail US, Johnson Controls, Orsted North America, Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), SAP, Softbank subsidiary SB Energy, Schneider Electric, Shell USA, Unilever United States, and VF Corporation.

In a May 1st opinion article written in RealClearEnergy with Business Roundtable, Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good advocated for permitting reform to expedite fossil fuel production. Good explicitly cited the war in Ukraine and reduced production from OPEC as justification for the U.S. to “export more energy” to allies.

On May 14th, Forbes reported that the CEO of America’s Power, Michelle Bloodworth, opposed the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s new power plant emission standards on account of coal plant closures that are likely to ensue. The organization cited grid reliability as a matter of concern.

In a May 8th press release, Consolidated Edison supported the climate provisions in the recently approved New York state budget. Specifically, the utility supported measures to bring about the electrification of buildings, emphasizing that “we keenly appreciate all that is required to decarbonize our state’s buildings.” The budget was finally approved, following prolonged negotiations after the usual April 1st deadline.

In an 18th April testimony to the House Financial Services Committee, the American Bankers Association asserted that the US SEC’s climate disclosure rulemaking went beyond the Commission’s mandate, advocating for the rule to be withdrawn and reproposed with a more limited scope.

In separate statements on 26th-27th April, respectively, the CEOs of American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) opposed the House vote to pass legislation that would repeal the Inflation Reduction Act’s climate incentives. The repeal language was included in the debt ceiling bill, which is currently being negotiated in the Senate. Both ACP and SEIA executives cited the recent momentum in clean energy projects generated by the Inflation Reduction Act, and urged Congress to protect the law’s climate incentives.

​​In an April 21 tweet, the American Petroleum Institute opposed the US Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal on tailpipe emissions that sets strict emissions limits. API advocated that the Biden Administration should prioritize “commonsense bipartisan” emissions reduction solutions.

On the 12th April, the CEO of the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers opposed the EPA’s proposed emissions standards in a blog post, as did the CEO of the American Petroleum Institute in statements appearing in Fox News. John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, appeared to advocate to weaken the standards in statements appearing in the New York Times.

In an April 5th press release, Airlines for America (A4A) applauded the North Holland District Court’s decision to prohibit the Dutch government from annually capping flights from Schiphol airport. The release stated that the decision set a “critical precedent” for aviation.

In a 31st March press release, American Gas Association (AGA) CEO Karen Harbert advocated for the federal Natural Gas Appliances Act, which would limit the U.S. Department of Energy from issuing rules that would prohibit the sale of gas appliances. This negative engagement is one instance of AGA’s recent push to block federal agencies from regulating gas stoves. Similarly, Harbert advocated for the gas ban preemption amendments in a 30th March press release in support of the Lower Energy Costs Act, the permitting reform bill which includes provisions that facilitate the increased production and investment in fossil infrastructure.

In a 22nd March press release to promote its new “Advancing America’s Agriculture Report,” the American Gas Association (AGA) CEO Karen Harbert advocated for the continued use of fossil gas inputs in agriculture and suggested that any mandate to limit fossil fuels will threaten food security.

In a February 23rd testimony on Senate Bill No.9 to the Utilities Committee of the Indiana State Senate, America’s Power CEO Michelle Bloodworth supported the Bill and its provisions to slow down the retirement of certain coal-fired power stations. Bloodworth emphasized the association’s opposition to accelerated retirement of coal plants, and supported an “all-the-above” energy strategy in the US, including coal.

In a March 17th press release, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet advocated in support of the federal Lower Energy Costs Act, which includes provisions to expedite the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permitting process, including for fossil fuel projects. Grumet supported permitting reform toward building clean energy infrastructure, however he did not include a position on the impact on fossil fuel project approvals.

​​As reported in a March 6 Reuters article, Chevron CEO, Mike Wirth, appeared unsupportive of ambitious global energy transition pathways, warning that a “disorderly” energy transition could be "painful and chaotic".

A number of oil and gas companies have provided statements on the US federal government's proposed supplemental regulations for methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. Chevron, BP, Devon Energy, and Occidental Petroleum issued mixed support for the proposals, expressing both positive and negative positions positions on the regulations. Shell, meanwhile, appears to communicate a more broadly supportive position, however, it also avoids commenting on key elements of the regulations.

​​In a March 2 letter to the Connecticut Insurance and Real Estate Committee, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) opposed HB 1115, a bill that would impose a surcharge on insurance companies that underwrite fossil fuel companies.​

In a 3rd March article, the Washington Post highlighted the lobbying activities of several companies, including NextEra Energy, that are advocating for policymakers to allow the Inflation Reduction Act’s green hydrogen tax credit to apply to fossil fuel-produced hydrogen. The article described NextEra’s affordability concerns with strict green hydrogen requirements and the company’s push to allow hydrogen to be produced even when renewable energy is unavailable. NextEra continues to advocate for this position, following its submitted guidance to the Internal Revenue Service on the hydrogen tax credit in December 2022.

​​As reported by Louisville Public Media on February 23rd, subsidiaries of Duke Energy and PPL Corp directly advocated to Kentucky policymakers to oppose Senate Bill 4, which would allow state regulators to deny retirement of coal plants. PPL subsidiary Louisville Gas & Electric and Duke subsidiary Duke Energy Kentucky both emphasized that the legislation would raise costs by forcing utilities to continue the operation of their coal plants.​

In a February 18th tweet, the Public Service Energy Group CEO Ralph LaRossa broadly supported New Jersey Governor Murphy’s February 15th announcement to accelerate the state’s clean energy and vehicle electrification targets.

In a January 2023 joint letter, BP, Amazon, Delta Air Lines, Boeing and Neste supported Washington’s proposed blenders tax credit for sustainable aviation fuels and appeared to urge policymakers to support the bill.

In a video accompanying a press release from 2nd February, CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, Mike Sommers, advocated for the expansion of oil and gas infrastructure in the US. Sommers called for regulatory reform to enable expedited approval process for fossil gas pipelines and export terminals.

In an 18th January letter to the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), America’s Power CEO Michelle Bloodworth advocated against the early retirement of coal-fired power stations in the US, calling for retirements to be avoided to ensure grid reliability. Bloodworth also advocated for the continued role of coal in the energy mix. ​

In written testimony on New York’s Clean Fuel Standard on January 19th, Airlines for America (A4A) appeared supportive of the exemption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) “due to federal pre-emption” but supported the inclusion of SAF as an eligible credit-generating fuel on a voluntary opt-in basis.

In a January 20 tweet, the Investment Company Institute linked to an opinion piece that asserts that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is going beyond its statutory remit, including with its climate disclosure proposal. The tweet stated that the piece made “several important points” about the SEC’s recent proposals.

In a January 10th press release, Consolidated Edison stated support for New York Governor Hochul’s State of the State address, which called for the decarbonization of the building sector and included a proposal to phase out fossil gas in new buildings. The utility stated that the proposals in the address “will help many of our customers electrify their heating systems and improve the energy efficiency of their home.”

As reported on January 5th by Energy News Network, National Grid is advocating for any proposed clean heat standard in Massachusetts to include “renewable natural gas.” The utility emphasized that “low-carbon fuels provide an opportunity to reduce emissions” and suggested that full electrification of buildings is not feasible in cold climates. This engagement follows recommendations by the Massachusetts Clean Heat Commission in November 2022 to implement several policy mechanisms toward decarbonizing the building sector, including a clean heat performance standard.

In a December 6th joint letter submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), organizations including Nestle, Siemens, Tesla and Panasonic urged policymakers to pass a waiver under the Clean Air Act that would allow California and other states to adopt the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule and accelerate the transition towards zero-emission vehicles.

In a December 13th press release, American Gas Association CEO Karen Harbert opposed the White House Electrification Summit, which was a stakeholder meeting held on December 14th for the purpose of examining the role of electrification in the Biden administration’s climate agenda. In her statement, Harbert opposed any policy measure toward phasing out fossil gas and emphasized that “eliminating options is a narrow approach to our nation’s climate challenge.”

In a Roll Call article from December 8, associate general counsel for the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Asset Management Group Lindsey Keljo expressed concern about the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) “numerous rulemakings” including its proposed climate risk disclosure rule and disclosures for ESG funds and investment advisers

According to a December 4th article from Winston-Salem Journal, Walmart, Apple, and Google have been pushing for a more ambitious carbon plan from Duke Energy. The companies filed comments with regulators at the North Carolina utilities commission, arguing that improvement from Duke is essential to meeting their own ambitious decarbonization goals.

In a December 1st Yahoo News article, America’s Power CEO Michelle Bloodworth was reported to have called for less stringent, more flexible Environmental Protection Agency Rules on the retirement of US coal-fired power plants.

In a November 16th tweet, the American Petroleum Institute (API) advocated for “uniform” incentives for hydrogen production in the US. API proposed uniform incentives based on tons of emissions reduced to enable all forms of hydrogen production, including hydrogen produced from unabated fossil gas.

In a 20th November Financial Times article, BP’s head of US business stated support for the US Environmental Protection Agency’s 2022 Methane Regulations, and emphasized the need to stop flaring.

In a November 18th Utility Dive article, America’s Power CEO, Michelle Bloodworth, called for the closure of coal-fired power plants to be paused until the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) can assure that the electricity grid is reliable enough to withstand summer and winter extreme weather events.

In November 5th media releases, America’s Power and the National Mining Association opposed remarks made by President Biden on the transition from coal-fired power plants to wind farms. The associations stressed that replacing coal with wind would create instability in the US’s power grid, and that this kind of transition would intensify the global energy crisis. America’s Power also emphasized the costs of replacing coal-fired power plants with wind farms.

On November 1st, the US Chamber submitted a comment on the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposed climate disclosure rule, following up on the Chamber’s June 2022 comment letter. The Chamber reasserted its view that the SEC lacks authority to finalize the rule, citing the Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA and suggesting that the rule implicates the “major questions doctrine.” The Chamber also cited "unusually widespread concerns" about the rule, coming from "every segment of the market."

In September 2022, Microsoft published two policy briefs outlining the types of climate-related policy measures it would like to see global governments enact in order to achieve emissions by 2050. The company celebrates recent moves, including the US Inflation Reduction Act and the EU Fit for 55 package, while calling for increased ambition and rapid acceleration of the transition to carbon-free electricity grids around the world.

In a social media post on 16th August, Acciona expressed support for a 30% solar energy target in the United States by 2030, and the role of the Inflation Reduction Act to achieve that target.

In an August 15th press release, Consolidated Edison supported the climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act and thanked Senator Chumer for his leadership “on this critical issue.” Exelon likewise released a press statement on August 17th in which it supported the legislation’s climate investments. As reported by ROI-NJ on August 15th, Public Service Enterprise Group CEO, Ralph Izzo, supported the Act’s clean energy tax credits, stating that they “will drive clean energy investment and help build a domestic supply chain to power our economy.”

Communications from the American Petroleum Institute (API) between August 6th and August 12th, 2022 commented on various provisions of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). API President and CEO, Mike Sommers, welcomed parts of the IRA that proposed new oil and gas lease sales and carbon capture and storage (CCS) investments in a press release. Sommers also opposed the proposed tax on crude oil and fossil gas, citing that it imposes additional costs to the industry, and went on to suggest the need for a “comprehensive plan” for critical investment in oil and gas infrastructure. Further, an August 9th blog post released by API opposed the consumer tax credit extension for electric vehicle purchases set in the IRA, suggesting that this provision would “pick winners and losers” and was not technology neutral. In this post, API also opposed the tax on methane emissions.

In a blog post released on 11th August, the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) announced its opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act being considered in the House. The blog post detailed its specific opposition to climate provisions, including the electric vehicle tax credit and the methane fee.

In an August 5th article, E&E News reported that American Gas Association (AGA) CEO Karen Harbert supported proposed permitting reforms to expedite approval of fossil fuel infrastructure, including fossil gas pipelines. The permitting reform framework was proposed by Senate Majority Leader Schumer and House Speaker Pelosi as part of an agreement to win Senator Manchin’s support for the Inflation Reduction Act. The article did not contain any statements from Harbert regarding the climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act itself.

On July 6th 2022, the Vice President of Upstream Policy at the American Petroleum Institute (API), Kevin O’Scannlain, wrote an op-ed in Real Clear Energy advocating for the removal of restrictions on oil and gas leasing in US federal lands and waters. O’Scannlain also called for a “robust” 5-year leasing program in the Outer Continental Shelf. The article also opposed the US Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation of methane in the Permian Basin, calling it “unproductive” and “burdensome”, and went on to use this argument to support the expansion of Section 45Q tax credits for the development of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).