A bold vision for clean American Energy

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Unleash Nuclear Energy

Unleash clean and reliable nuclear energy

Summary

Our largest source of clean energy is nuclear power. To achieve energy security and reduce pollution, we need to dramatically scale nuclear power production in America. Clean, reliable, and safe, nuclear energy is the only baseload source that can provide pollution-free, affordable power to Americans 24/7.

Policy Pathways

  • Preserve the existing American nuclear fleet through speedy license extensions
  • Promote research, development, and deployment of next-generation nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors and fusion
  • Streamline regulations that hold back the construction of new nuclear plants
  • Secure domestic nuclear energy supply chains for nuclear fuel, construction materials, and workforce talent
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Let America Build

Cut government red tape that holds back energy innovation

Summary

The largest obstacle to clean energy build-out in this country is the federal government. The onerous approval process for new energy projects results in years of delays and millions of dollars wasted. To build a reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy future, we must slash the red tape holding us back.

Policy Pathways

  • Modernize the National Environmental Policy Act to accelerate critical energy infrastructure projects while maintaining strong environmental standards
  • Prioritize updating and building out transmission lines and pipelines to strengthen and secure the energy grid
  • Establish limits on judicial review to reduce uncertainty and prevent litigation from stopping energy projects
  • Expand the use of categorical exclusions for low-impact and well-understood projects
  • Authorize state primacy for Class VI carbon storage wells to decarbonize heavy industry and energy production
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Reindustrialization

Beat China by leading the world in manufacturing and innovation

Summary

The United States has always led the world in technological advancement and energy production. American energy is clean energy, yet China is beating us by a mile in building these technologies. It doesn’t have to be this way. We must bring manufacturing home and bolster the American economy by producing better energy and technology solutions.

Policy Pathways

  • Strengthen domestic and allied supply chains through strategic, targeted investment and partnership
  • Expedite the permitting process for domestic critical mineral projects
  • Prevent reliance on foreign entities of concern (FEOCs) in critical supply chains
  • Manufacture solar panels and other energy technologies in the United States
  • Export American LNG to allies worldwide

A Conservative Approach To Conservation

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Active Forest Management

Ensure healthy, resilient forests across our nation

Summary

Wildfires are growing in size and severity, driven largely by decades of fire suppression and poor forest management. To tackle this growing threat, we must bolster our ability to effectively manage America’s forests. The health of our environment and the safety of our communities depend on it.

Policy Pathways

  • Streamline environmental permitting for forest management projects and reduce frivolous litigation
  • Invest in capacity to carry out prescribed burns, thinning, and other forest health projects
  • Bolster collaboration across all levels of government and between the public and private sector
  • Increase funding and resources for critical forest restoration projects
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Regenerative Agriculture

Empower America's farmers to steward their land

Summary

America’s farmers and ranchers have long been the original conservationists. We must empower them to continue their stewardship of the land, ensuring clean air, clean water, and healthy soil for generations to come.

Policy Pathways

  • Support farmers through voluntary conservation programs that provide financial and technical assistance
  • Invest in agricultural R&D to develop innovative, environmentally friendly farming practices
  • Promote intentional, sustainable, and local food systems
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Public Lands & Water

Honor our natural heritage

Summary

America is blessed with some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, offering abundant natural resources, outdoor recreation, and environmental protection. We must steward our natural heritage wisely for future generations.

Policy Pathways

  • Empower Americans to protect and manage critical landscapes, including grasslands, wetlands, and marine areas
  • Embrace innovative, bottom-up solutions for conserving America’s water resources
  • Protect sportsmen’s rights and uplift hunters and anglers, the original conservationists
  • Expand and improve access to public lands and outdoor recreation opportunities
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ACC's Policy Values

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    Innovate

    Unleash American innovation to create affordable technologies for all

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    Streamline

    Cut red tape to build our clean energy future

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    Unlock

    Free American resources to protect energy independence and build our clean energy future

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    Compete

    Empower American workers to build and export the cleanest products in the world

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    Conserve

    Take good care of America's natural heritage

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    Protect

    Ensure clean air, clean water, and resilient infrastructure for all Americans