Attorney General Cameron Continues Support and Advocacy for American Energy Independence

Part of 25-state coalition opposing Biden rule that prohibits transportation of natural gas by rail car

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 3, 2022) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron sent a letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) opposing a Biden Administration rule that would prohibit liquefied natural gas (LNG) from being transported by rail car in the United States. The letter, signed by a coalition of 25 attorneys general, argues that the Biden proposal will have devastating effects on the economy, American energy, and national security.

“At a time when Kentucky families are already facing staggering utility bills, President Biden is compounding the problem by making it harder for natural gas to be transported to communities across the country,” said Attorney General Cameron.  “This is the latest in a series of actions by the President that hinders our energy independence and promotes the ‘green’ priorities of a few at the expense of many.  We need energy policies that help hardworking Kentuckians, not harm them.”

Citing the need for U.S. energy independence, the coalition writes, "[n]atural gas is the primary energy source for electricity generation in the United States. Presently, 41% of the country's electricity is generated from natural gas. Meanwhile, U.S. Greenhouse Gas ("GHG") emissions have decreased by 11.65 percent and GHG emissions from electricity generation have decreased by 33.08 percent within same timeframe. The growth in U.S. gas production is a geopolitical and economic asset, contributing to our national and global energy security."

Since President Biden took office, LNG prices have increased 61%. Additionally, the average American household paid about $1,000 more in energy costs last year, and households that use natural gas spent $300 more. Last week, Attorney General Cameron authored an op-ed on how President Biden’s energy policies are leading to increased utility bills for Kentuckians.  The op-ed is accessible here. 

View the 25-state letter here.