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On his first day in office, President-elect Trump will declare a national energy-related emergency and also issue executive orders aimed at using US energy and specifically Alaska’s natural resources, the incoming officials.
One official said the national emergency was coming in response to high prices and would try to unlock additional authorities to allow the US to act quickly.
Specifically, declaring a national emergency can unlock powers including using the Defense Production Act, which can provide loans to bolster energy deployment, as well as military construction powers.
Trump is also expected to sign an order that has been described as focused on cutting red tape and regulations. Officials said that would include language targeting Biden’s regulations that are expected to do so increase the number of electric vehicles sold in the US and require more efficient household items such as shower heads, stoves i dishwasher.
Trump is also expected to sign another order aimed at using resources in Alaska. Alaska has been a contentious area of the country on energy and the environment, with Republicans who have long seen opportunities for oil and gas production there while the Democrats have it sought to preserve virgin landscapes.
Officials did not say specifically which parts of Alaska they would target, but said the order will be aimed at making use of Alaska’s oil and gas, timber, seafood and minerals.
