HOUSTON—The Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) issued the following statement congratulating Doug Burgum on his confirmation as Secretary of the Interior. Secretary Burgum’s experience in both the private and public sectors and his commitment to innovation and energy development position him as a strong advocate for America’s natural resources and economic growth.
“Secretary Burgum’s leadership and vision align with the energy industry’s needs,” said Energy Workforce President Tim Tarpley. “His track record of prioritizing innovation over regulation will help ensure America continues to lead in energy production while maintaining environmental stewardship. We look forward to working with him to advance policies that support our workforce and unleash American energy.”
In his opening remarks at his confirmation hearing, Secretary Burgum highlighted the importance of balancing energy development with conservation, underscoring his belief in leveraging America’s abundant resources to drive prosperity while safeguarding the environment. His leadership in North Dakota has demonstrated a proven ability to achieve these goals through effective policymaking and stakeholder engagement.
The Energy Workforce & Technology Council looks forward to collaborating with Secretary Burgum and the Department of the Interior to advance policies that promote responsible resource management, job creation, and economic growth.
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Energy Workforce & Technology Council is the national trade association for the global energy technology and services sector, representing more than 650,000 U.S. jobs in the technology-driven energy value chain. Energy Workforce works to advance member policy priorities and empower the energy workforce of the future.
Karina Erickson, Communications Director, writes about governmental policies for the Energy Workforce & Technology Council. Click here to subscribe to the Energy Workforce newsletter, which highlights sector-specific issues, best practices, activities and more.
