Congressman Patrick Meehan

Representing the 7th District of Pennsylvania

Energy

oil rig and sunset

Energy has always been at the core of Pennsylvania’s economy. As technology continues to evolve, we are working to ensure that Pennsylvania stays at the forefront of the energy market. With the help of grants from the Department of Energy and regional partnerships, we are continuing our research on carbon sequestering technology. Additionally, Pennsylvania now is the second largest producer of nuclear energy, and it accounts for 36% of Pennsylvania’s energy output.

Green energy technologies continue to grow, which will allow us to better leverage traditional sources of energy, as well as protect and create new jobs by investing in new energy sources. I believe that growing our economy through investment in affordable energy and protecting our environment and citizens are compatible goals.  

More on Energy

14 May

Reuters Highlights Meehan Work to Protect SEPA Energy Jobs

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    How 'Big Corn' lost the ethanol battle to Philadelphia refiners   …Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines was approaching neighboring Pennsylvania Congressman...
29 Jan

Meehan: Obama Address "A Missed Opportunity" - Congressman Patrick Meehan (PA-07) tonight issued

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  WASHINGTON, DC-- Congressman Patrick Meehan (PA-07) tonight issued the following statement after President Obama’s State of the Union address:   “...
03 Sep

Wall Street Journal Op-ed

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Bad Ethanol Policy Is a Job Killer The price of EPA compliance rose 3,625% since the end of 2012.   By...
05 Aug

Meehan Leads Bipartisan Effort to End Unreasonable EPA Regulations

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Lawmakers call for immediate action to lower gas prices, save energy jobs WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Representative Patrick Meehan (PA-07) sent a letter to...
20 Sep

Meehan: Philadelphia Staking Its Energy Claim Again

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Special to Roll Call, Sept. 20, 2012 For much of the last century, Joseph Pew and the Sun Oil Co. he founded put Philadelphia on the map as an energy hub...
02 Jul

Meehan Praises Joint Venture Announcement for Philadelphia Refinery

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SPRINGFIELD, PA – U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan (PA-07) today issued the following statement regarding the announced joint venture between The Carlyle Group and...
21 Feb

Meehan Calls for Assessment of Refinery Closures' Impact on Soaring Gas Prices

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“With gas prices soaring and no relief in sight, here in southeastern Pennsylvania we are all left to wonder if this is related to the closures of our...
20 May

Representatives Meehan, Gerlach Join T. Boone Pickens at West Chester University to Discuss Natural Gas Initiative

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Representatives Meehan and Gerlach are cosponsors of the NAT GAS Act. The bipartisan bill, supported by Mr. Pickens, aims to reduce America’s dependence on...
12 May

Congressman Meehan Supports Bipartisan Plan to Create Jobs and Secure America's Energy Independence

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“As gas prices continue to rise and unemployment steadies at 9 percent, it is time for serious and practical solutions to some of our nation’s biggest...
06 May

Congressman Meehan Discusses Efforts to Relieve Pain at the Pump

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“With the average price of gas in our region at nearly $4 a gallon, it is clear that we are all feeling the pain at the pump,” said Congressman Meehan. “...