AZFEC: Trump’s New Executive Orders Could Spark an Energy Revolution in Arizona

By Arizona News

In Arizona, efforts against the Green New Deal agenda have gained momentum over the past decade, positioned to secure reliable and affordable energy for residents. Recent actions by President Trump signal a pivotal shift in this battle.

This month, Trump unveiled three executive orders along with a proclamation aimed at bolstering American energy production. These moves are part of a strategic response to counter what supporters term the “Net Zero nightmare” advocated by environmental activists and some utilities.

In recent years, energy regulators warned of a looming crisis stemming from heavy reliance on expensive renewable sources. Critics argue that previous administrations only worsened the issue. The latest executive actions intend to mitigate the crisis by lifting restrictions on coal, promoting domestic mining, and enhancing coal energy production on federal lands.

The revival of the coal industry in the U.S. is particularly urgent. While nations such as China and India continue to invest in new coal plants to fuel their economic expansion, the United States has seen a trend of plant closures.