Energy & Environment

The War on Coal must stop. Coal and other energy sources provide tens of thousands of West Virginia jobs, and Rep. McKinley considers them our state’s lifeblood.   He is using his Energy and Commerce Committee assignment to curb the EPA’s over-regulation, which is stifling the energy industry and preventing the creation of more jobs.

In addition to coal, natural gas and oil are very important to the economy of West Virginia and this country. Exploration and aggressive drilling for these two fuels should be permitted without further delay.  Rep. McKinley believes we should also encourage the use of wind, water and solar as alternatives to fossil fuels.  Additionally, he supports nuclear power as a complement to meet our growing energy demands.

Rep. McKinley believes in market-based solutions to providing America’s energy needs. Protecting American jobs should be just as important as protecting the environment.

To read about some of the recognition Rep. McKinley has received in the field of energy and environment, click on the links below.