Energy Policy In America

Energy policy in America has been a constant and changing evolution; every administration has had their own spin on what is best for America. In this essay we will take a look at the difference between the current administrations (President Barack Obama) and the previous administration (President George W. Bush) and more precisely how they enacted and interrupted the Energy Policy Act of 2005 or EPAct. When President Bush took Office in the early 2001 the country had been in turmoil with its energy policy and the idea of de-regulation or what has really been re-regulation. From the ENRON scandal and the failed attempt at re-regulation in California, President Bush had a somewhat significant energy issue on his hands the first days in office. Some major legislation was passed …show more content…
Compare this to president Obamas first few years in office when gas and fuel prices were relatively low and energy prices and energy in general where on the back of many Americas minds. President Bush had a much harder energy environment coming into office and when you factor in 9/11; the first year of office for Bush were extremely challenging and I would say more challenging when compared to Obamas first year. Continuing on, Bush also passed a major energy policy in 2005 known as the Energy Policy Act of 2005 or the EPAct. Again this was a major piece of legislation for the energy policy of America and will undoubtedly set the tone for future presidents. This act was all encompassing hitting on all most every energy issue and sector in America.