Energy Companies Urged to Adapt to Regulatory Uncertainty

Energy representatives across various sectors said Wednesday that current regulatory uncertainty hurts rather than helps the industry confront the nation’s growing energy demands.

Attorneys, trade group leaders, and policy advocates discussed during a press briefing by the US Energy Association how President Donald Trump’s administration is reshaping regulation and what industry members can do to respond.

Participants in the discussion emphasized that power providers and utilities need stable policies and transparency in the permitting process in order for market investments to thrive. But there may not be clear answers to questions around policy processes and litigation potential until two to ...