Changes to energy tax credits in the Senate’s newly revised OBBA (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) would jeopardize financing and deployment of reliable, defense-critical energy technologies at a time when the nation needs every available energy source to meet surging demand and protect national security. Avery Ash, SAFE’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, issued […]
STATEMENT: SAFE Mourns Passing of Frederick W. Smith, Founder of FedEx and Dedicated Energy Security Advocate
Responding to the passing of Frederick W. Smith, Robbie Diamond, founder and CEO of SAFE gave the following statement: “Mr. Smith was instrumental in the launch of SAFE 20 years ago – his participation was a driving factor that put our organization on the map and dramatically improved the energy security of the country. In […]
PRESS RELEASE: SAFE Applauds G7 Critical Mineral Standards Action Plan
New framework closely mirrors policy recommendations from SAFE’s research reports and strategic dialogues Alberta, CA—The G7 nations have advanced a new Critical Minerals Action Plan that includes numerous topline recommendations from SAFE’s Center for Critical Minerals Strategy’s research and strategic dialogues, including the MINVEST partnership with the U.S. Department of State. “Critical mineral security has never […]
STATEMENT: Senate Version of Advanced Energy Tax Credits is a Path to Energy Stagnation
Washington, DC—The Senate Finance Committee has released reconciliation bill language that comes up short in supporting our vital energy and mineral processing industries. In response, Avery Ash, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at SAFE, released the following statement: “The future of global power will be defined by secure energy, resilient manufacturing, and advanced technology. The language […]
STATEMENT: Removing Penalties from Fuel Economy Program Is a Gift to OPEC
Washington, DC–As oil prices rise on geopolitical risks, efficient vehicles are more important than ever The Senate Commerce Committee has released reconciliation language that would remove all financial penalties from fuel economy standards, which have been foundational to the nation’s energy security since the 1970’s. This program—originally enacted in response to the OPEC oil embargo—has saved […]
