January 29, 2009

IECA Urges Senate to Exempt Manufacturing from Electricity and Natural Gas Decoupling in Stimulus Package

"Decoupling means that if we reduce our electricity or natural gas consumption , we will not see a reduction in our costs."

(IECA letter to Senate)

January 26, 2009

IECA Requests Senate Majority Leader Reid to Support Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) power generation and Industrial Gasification (IG) Projects in the Stimulus Package

"Gasification provides the lowest solution to produce power, chemicals and fuels from coal, petroleum residues and biomass wastes while capturing carbon dioxide for sequestration."

(click here to download)

January 21, 2009

IECA Opposes Electricity Decoupling Provision in House Stimulus Bill

“Decoupling is a direct disincentive for manufacturers to implement energy efficiency projects.”  

(IECA letter to House)

December 2, 2008

IECA and 29 Other Trade Associations Respond to EPA’s Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- Clean Air Act to Regulate GHG Emissions    

(click here to download)

November 28, 2008

IECA Submits Comments to EPA on Advanced Notice of Rulemaking to Use the Clean Air Act to Regulate GHG Emissions

(click here to download)

November 12, 2008

IECA Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives for Manufacturing in the Economic Stimulus Package

(click here to download)

October 14, 2008

IECA Responds to Chairman Dingell Climate Hearing Questions

(click here to download)

September 30, 2008

IECA Letter to Senator Baucus Supporting Tax Credits for Industrial Gasification

(click here to download)

September 25, 2008

IECA Urges Passage of Senate “Prevent Excessive Speculation Act"  

(click here to download)

September 18, 2008

Excessive Speculation Cost Natural Gas Consumers $40 Billion

“These facts prove that the price spike was not driven by supply versus demand fundamentals.”

(click here to download)

September 18, 2008

IECA Support for Senate Industrial Gasification Incentives
"Industrial gasification is essential to enhance economic and national security, and serve domestic and global environmental goals."
(click here to download)

September 16, 2008

Statement for the Record - Ways and Means Committee Hearing on Policy Options to Prevent Climate Change

September 15, 2008

IECA Encourages House Speaker to Modify the Energy Bill

"A bold step but unless modified will not likely increase offshore production.”

(click here to download file) (click here to download press release)

August 21, 2008

IECA Encourages Senate ‘Gang of Ten’ Proposal to Go Further to Boost Domestic Energy Production

“Our country has a energy crisis and we should act boldly to provide for our country’s future for generations to come.”  

(click here to download file)

July 28, 2008

IECA Urges Chairman Boucher to Change H.R. 6258 to More Efficient and Cost-Effective Industrial Sources of Technological CCS Innovation

"Some industrial companies will pay more than $3,000,000 more each year because of the electricity wires charge."

(click here to download file)

July 21, 2008

IECA Urges the Committee on Appropriations to Remove the Outer Continental Shelf Moritorium

" A vote against removing the moratorium is a vote for high sustained energy prices. A vote for removing the moratorium is a vote for taking control of our energy security and for lower energy prices. Consumers are counting on you."

(click here to download file)

July 18, 2008

IECA and 75 Other Organizations Urge Congress to Increase Domestic Supply of Energy

(click here to download file)

July 17, 2008

IECA Opposes H.R. 6515 the Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act

(click here to download file)

July 17, 2008

IECA Supports Senate Majority Leader Reid's Bill S. 3286, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act

(click here to download file)

July 16, 2008

IECA Raises Questions Regarding Potential Relationship of Banks Borrowing from Federal Reserve and Corresponding Raise in Energy Commodity Prices

(click here to download file)

July 10, 2008

IECA Testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture on Excessive Energy Speculation

(click here to download file)

July 3, 2008

IECA is Requested to Testify Before the Committee on Agriculture to Address Excessive Energy Speculation

(click here to download file)

July 3. 2008

IECA and Other Trade Associations Urge President Bush to Address Excessive Speculation of Energy Markets at Japan G8 Meeting

July 2, 2008

IECA Welcomes Guardian Industries Corporation as Newest Member

June 24, 2008

IECA Urges House Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Etheridge to Strengthen Legislation to Stop Excessive Speculation in Energy Markets

“H.R. 6334 is a step forward but does not go far enough. It will increase transparency but will not result in energy price reductions.”

(click here to download file)

June 20, 2008

IECA and 14 Other Trade Organizations Pledge Support for H.R.6330 “Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008”

“Sophisticated paper speculators who never intend to use oil are driving up costs for consumers and making huge profits with little to no risk.”

(click here to download file)

June 19, 2008

IECA President, Paul N. Cicio Testifies Before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality on Climate Legislation

“The legislation will result in significant increases in the demand for natural gas by the power sector.”

(Testimony attached)

June 18, 2008

IECA and 79 Other Organizations Urge Congress to Increase Domestic Supply of Energy

(click here to download file)

June 16, 2008

IECA Urges House Appropriations Committee to Lift 27 Year Ban on Outer Continental Shelf Production of Natural Gas

June 12, 2008

IECA Welcomes Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation as Newest Member

June 11, 2008

IECA Urges Congressional Leadership to Stop Excessive Speculation in Energy Markets

(click here to download file)

June 11, 2008

IECA Letter to Chairman of Appropriations Committee - Senator Byrd - Encourages Greater Funding for Coal CCS Technology

(click here to download file)

June 10, 2008

IECA Meets with State Governor Energy Staff to Educate on Manufacturing Energy Concerns

(click here to download file)

June 9, 2008

IECA Advocates Opening the Outer Continental Shelf to Drilling

(click here to download file)

June 5, 2008

IECA Encourages House Subcommittee on Interior to Remove 28 year old Ban on Drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf

"The entire country is counting on you to show leadership in dealing with the high energy prices that are crippling our country and our future."

(click here to download file)

June 4, 2008

Paul Cicio - Forbes Magazine Op-ed – Senate Climate Bill Results in Massive Coal to Natural Gas Fuel Switching

“Switching from coal to natural gas will drive up both the demand and the price of natural gas to unprecedented levels.”

(click here to download file)

June 4, 2008

Senate Climate Bill Under-Estimates Natural Gas Costs by $1.3 Trillion

“The math is simple and indisputable. The Energy Information Administration’s natural gas price assumptions used to determine the cost of S.2191 are about one-half of today’s real-world forward prices.” 

(click here to download file)

May 29 , 2008

Senate Climate Bill Could Reduce Natural Gas Production as Much as 32 Percent

(click here to download file)

May 29, 2008

Senate Climate Bill S.3036 Treats Manufacturing Import Sensitive Industries and Workers Less Favorable than Foreign Producers in Identical Situations

(click here to download letter) (click here to download press release)

May 17, 2008

IECA Presentation to the American Legislative Exchange Council, Hot Springs, Arkansas

(click here to download file)

May 13, 2008

IECA Supports the Senator McConnell/Domenici Amendment to Increase Domestic Production - S. 2958, the American Energy Production Act

(click here to download file)

May 7, 2008

IECA Calls on the House Appropriations Subcommittee to Remove the OCS Moratorium

“Your vote in support of removing the moratorium on drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) will demonstrate leadership and compassion for our country’s welfare.”

(click here to download file)

May 7, 2008

IECA Oppose Senate Bill S. 2229 that Withdraws Access to 8.8 Trillion Cubic Feet of Natural Gas

“At a time when every homeowner, farmer and manufacturer is suffering from high energy costs, this is not the time for Congress to withdraw access to large amounts of natural gas.”

(click here to download letter) (click here to download press release)

May 1, 2008

IECA Welcomes SGL Carbon, LLC as Newest Member

April 10, 2008

IECA President Paul N. Cicio - Nominated by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to Serve on the Newly Created Energy Markets Advisory Committee

(click here to download file)

March 31, 2008

IECA Welcomes Corning Incorporated as Newest Member

March 3, 2008

IECA Responds to Chairman Dingell and Chairman Boucher – IBEW/AEP Proposal – Even if it Achieved WTO Approval with Changes – Would be Victory on Paper Only

“There is consensus by the manufacturing sector that the IBEW/AEP Proposal will not work.” (Click here to download letter) (Click here to download press release)

February 19, 2008

IECA Urges Farm Bill Conferees to Include Senate CFTC Natural Gas Market Oversight Provisions (Click here to download file)

February 4 , 2008

IECA Welcomes Owens-Illinois, Inc. as Newest Member

January 25, 2008

IECA and the American Forest and Paper Association Requests FERC Clarification on Transparency Provisions of Section 23 of the Natural Gas Act

(Click here to download file)

January 22, 2008

Senate Climate Legislation Does Not Provide U.S. Manufacturers a Level Playing Field with Foreign Competition - Nor Global Reach

"U.S. climate policy must assure a level playing field between U.S. produced energy intensive products and those that are imported." (Click here to download file)

January 10, 2008
IECA Welcomes The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as Newest Member

December 18, 2007

Energy Bill RFS Mandate - Increases Demand for Natural Gas Without Increasing Supply - Results in Higher Natural Gas Prices (Click here to download file)

December 17, 2007

IECA Joins 40 Consumer Organizations on FERC RTO Filing - Raises Concerns

(Click here to download file)

December 11, 2007

IECA Opposes Drilling Moratorium on the Naval Oil Shale Reserve-Roan Plateau
"The Roan Plateau is a federal reserve and the 9.0 trillion cubic feet of natural gas that is there belongs to every American." (Click here to download Senate letter)

(Click here to download House letter)

December 11, 2007

IECA Supports Bipartisan House Agriculture CFTC Reauthorization Bill

"We urge the committee to act quickly on this legislation to close the oversight gap and protect consumers." (Click here to download file)

December 10, 2007

IECA Asks to Testify Before Senate Finance Committee on Title VI of S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007

"Title VI will accelerate the loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs and increase greenhouse gas emissions." (Click here to download file)

December 6, 2007

IECA Testifies in House of Representatives Hearing to Examine the Central
Role of Oil and Natural Gas to the American Consumer (Click here to download file)

November 30, 2007
IECA Welcomes Westlake Chemical Corporation as Newest Member

November 15, 2007

IECA Letter to Minority Leader McConnell Offers Enhancements for Industrial Gasification Technology Develop and Use (Click here to download file)

October 31, 2007

IECA Letter Encourages Congress to Increase - Not Decrease Production of Natural Gas
"Relatively small changes in production rates can have significant impacts on the price of natural gas." (Click here to download file)

October 30, 2007

IECA Responds to EPW Hearing Questions from Senators Inhofe and Barrasso

(Click here to download file)

October 24, 2007

Secretary Bodman Invites Paul Cicio to Continue to Serve on the National Coal Council for the 2008-2009 Membership Term (Click here to download file)

October 24, 2007

IECA Testifies Before the Senate Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection Subcommittee to "Examine America's Climate Security Act of 2007" (Click here to download the verbal testimony) (Click here to download the index for the written testimony) (Click here to download the written testimony)

October 19, 2007

IECA Invited to Testify Before the Senate Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection Subcommittee on the America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (Click here to download file)

October 18, 2007

IECA Encourages Democratic Leadership to Increase - Not Decrease Natural Gas Production in Energy Bill
"Natural gas prices on NYMEX for next year are 11 percent above current prices which mean consumers will pay about $18 billion more in 2008." (Click here to download file)

October 3, 2007

IECA Supports Natural Gas Council Study Findings - EIA Modeling of McCain-Lieberman Bill Underestimates Demand for Natural Gas and Costs (Click here to download file)

September 27, 2007

IECA Supports Acting Chairman Walter Lukken as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Click here to download file)

September 25, 2007

IECA Says the Climate AEP-IBEW Global Reach Proposal Will Not Work

"It will not assure a level playing field between U.S. produced energy intensive products and those that are imported." (Click here to download file)

September 25, 2007

IECA Testifies Before the House Energy and Environment Subcommittee on "Revisiting the Industrial Technologies Program: Achieving Industrial Efficiency" (Click here to download file)

September 18, 2007

IECA Applauds Senator Levin and the Introduction of the “Close the Enron Loophole Act”

“The time for Congress to act is now - in this Congress - to pass this legislation." (Click here to download file)

September 4, 2007

IECA Supports Energy Market Oversight Coalition's Call for Greater Accountability in Energy Commodity Markets (Click here to download file)

August 15, 2007

IECA Letter to Congress - Penn State Study Proves Beyond Doubt EIA Climate Legislation Modeling Produces Systematically Flawed Data that Underestimates Costs

"Given the economic implications of climate legislation to the U.S. economy, it would be a serious mistake for Congress to rely on EIA cost estimates."

(Click here to download file)

August 5, 2007

IECA Presentation "Natural Gas/Electricity and the Industrial Sector" to the National Conference of State Legislatures (Click here to download file)

August 2, 2007
IECA Opposes Federal RPS Mandate at Any Level

"RPS is 402% More Expensive Than Nuclear and 227% More Expensive Than Coal Based Electricity" (Click here to download file)

August 1, 2007
IECA Opposes House Energy Bills H.R. 3221 and H.R. 2776

"Consumers are alarmed and worried about the impact of this bill and the misdirection of our energy policy." (Click here to download file)

August 1, 2007

IECA Encourages House Appropriations Committee to Increase CFTC Funding for
Greater Market Oversight (Click here to download file)

July 26, 2007

IECA Opposes H.R. 2419, an Amendment to the Farm Bill Offered by Rep McGovern and Dole

"H.R. 2419 will decrease needed supply of natural gas at a time when U.S. supply is falling." (Click here to download file)

July 23, 2007

IECA Comments on CFTC Proposed Rules - Maintenance of Books and Records

(Click here to download file)

July 12, 2007

IECA Testifies Before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management on "Trading of Energy Based Derivatives"

"Amaranth completely dispels the Wall Street myth that the market is too large for any one company to manipulate." (Click here to download file)

July 11, 2007

IECA Comments to FERC on "Transparency Provisions of Section 23 of the
Natural Gas Act" NOPR (Click here to download file)

July 2, 2007

IECA Invited to Testify Before House Agriculture Subcommittee on the Trading of Energy-Based Derivatives (Click here to download file)

June 27, 2007

Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Report, "The Role of Market Speculation in Rising Oil and Gas Prices: A Need to Put the Cop Back on the Beat" (Click here to download file)

June 25, 2007

Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Report, "Excessive Speculation in the Natural Gas Market" (Click here to download file)

June 25, 2007

Senate Report on Amaranth Hedge Fund Dispels Wall Street Myth that the Market is Too Large for One Company to Manipulate

"At the heart of the matter is that every consumer in the country assumes that the government is protecting their interests and that markets are working and operating on a level playing field. Nothing could be further from the truth."

(Click here to download file)

June 25, 2007

IECA Testimony Before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations – “The Effect of Excessive Speculation” (Click here to download file)

June 25, 2007

IECA Responds to Chairman Dingell and Chairman Boucher Request for Input on Renewable Portfolio Standard (Click here to download file)

June 19, 2007

IECA Opposes Bingaman RPS Amendment

Non-hydro renewable energy is 402% more expensive than nuclear and 227% more expensive than coal based electricity (Click here to download file)

June 14, 2007
Consumers Strongly Support Senator Warner Amendment to Allow Exploration of Virginia OCS
“Natural gas demand is outstripping supply.” (Click here to download file)

June 14, 2007
IECA Opposes Senator Menendez Amendment to Prohibit Natural Gas and Oil Exploration in the Atlantic OCS
“In behalf of consumers who rely upon natural gas to keep our factories running, we strongly oppose Senator Menendez’s amendment.” (Click here to download file)

June 14, 2007

Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Invites IECA to Testify on Excessive Speculation in the Natural Gas Market (Click here to download file)

June 13, 2007
Committee Approval of Rahall Bill H.R. 2337 Disappoints and Worries Consumers About the Future Supply of Natural Gas
“We need to increase supply of natural gas – not decrease it.” (Click here to download file)

June 11, 2007
Rep. Rahall Legislation H.R. 2337 - Twenty Three Congressmen Vote Down Amendment to Provide Natural Gas Consumers with Protections – Shows Lack of Accountability
“Some members are ignoring their responsibilities to ensure that this legislation does not reduce domestic production of natural gas or increase its costs.” (Click here to download file)

June 7, 2007

IECA Presentation to the National Coal Council – “U.S. Manufacturing’s Future is Strongly Linked With That of the Coal Industry”
“The problem is that electric power generators are consuming large amounts of natural gas – driving up the price of natural gas and electricity for every household, farmer and manufacturer. Power plants should be using more coal.” (Click here to download file)

June 6, 2007

IECA Says Implications of Reduced Natural Gas Production as a Result of Rahall Bill H.R. 2337 is Significant (Click here to download file)

June 1, 2007
IECA Opposes Title I and II of Congressman Rahall Bill, H.R. 2337
“At a time when domestic natural gas production is down 4% since 2000 and prices of natural gas and electricity are rising rapidly, consumers need Congressional action that increases natural gas production – not decreases it.” (Click here to download file)

May 22, 2007
Natural Gas Prices Have Increased 41% More Than Gasoline And Is Forecasted To Rise Another 35% By January
“Natural gas prices have increased an incredible 156% since May 2000 while gasoline prices rose 115%.” (Click here to download file)

May 18, 2007
FERC Forecasts Double Digit Electricity Price Increases This Summer Over Last Due to High Natural Gas Prices
“This report provides a clear signal to Congress to take urgent action to increase supply of natural gas and help electric generators use more coal, nuclear and renewable energy.” (Click here to download file)

May 14, 2007

Because Natural Gas is Our Least Carbon-Intensive Fossil Fuel, All Mandatory Actions to Reduce GHGs Will Place an Even Greater Demand on America’s Fragile Natural Gas Supply Capability
“Natural gas supply has fallen 6.0 percent since 2001 and consumers paid a staggering $75.7 billion more for natural gas in 2006 vs. 2000.” (Click here to download file)

May 8, 2007

IECA Letter to Chairman Costa, House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
“Actions taken by consumers to improve energy efficiency and conservation that could have resulted in lower natural gas prices were wiped out by higher demand for power.” (Click here to download file)

April 30, 2007
IECA Supports MMS 5 Year Outer Continental Shelf Plan – But More is Needed
“While a good step, much more is needed to improve our domestic supply of natural gas.” (Click here to download file)

April 17, 2007
IECA Testifies before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Natural Gas Issues
“We believe the US remains in the throngs of a serious natural gas crisis that have energy, economic and energy security implications for every American.” (Click here to download file)

March 20, 2007
Congressman Hastert, Ranking Member, House Energy & Commerce Committee, Letter to IECA Requesting Input on Impacts of Potential GHG Mandates on Industry (Click here to download file)

March 19, 2007
IECA Responds to Congressman Dingell, Chairman, House Energy & Commerce Committee, February 17, 2007 Letter Addressing Climate Policy
“Increasing our supply of low carbon intensive energy is the only effective policy approach that guarantees greenhouse gas reductions with no economic downside.” (Click here to download file)

March 12, 2007
Secretary of Energy Bodman Appoints Paul N. Cicio to Serve on the National Coal Council to Represent the Views of Industrial Energy Consumer Organizations
The purpose of the National Coal Council is to inform and make recommendations with respect to matters of coal to the Secretary. (Click here to download file)

February 19, 2007
IECA Letter to National Journal Editor – Says “Not If, But When” Article Mischaracterize IECA Views on Climate Policy (Click here to download file)

February 13, 2007
Nucor Corporation Testifies Before the House Committee on Energy & Commerce; Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality on “Addressing Climate Change – Views from Private Sector Panels”.
“An effective climate change program must encourage innovation and investment while discouraging emissions migration, and with it the loss of good paying jobs.” (Click here to download file)

February 12, 2007
IECA Letter to Senator Dorgan, Chairman of Senate Energy & Water Appropriations Committee - Support Action to Fund Coal Research Project Loan Guarantees
“We encourage the Congress to act quickly to fund EPAct 2005 coal R&D project loan guarantees, without delay.” (Click here to download file)

February 7, 2007
IECA Thanks Senator Bingaman, Chairman, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for his Letter to CFTC and FERC that Makes Inquiry Regarding Potential Natural Gas Market Manipulation (Click here to download file)

February 1, 2007
Vianney Schyns, DSM, The Netherlands presentation on “Effectiveness of allocation options and market clarity in the EU ETS
(Click here to download file)

January 29, 2007
Eight Things Congress Should Consider Before Capping Greenhouse Gas Emissions
“The most concerning conclusion is the reality that no matter what future year such a cap begins, consumers of natural gas will be impacted immediately by higher natural gas costs because the electric power industry will begin fuel switching from coal to natural gas.” (Click here to download file) (Click here to download file)

January 22, 2007
EIA Economic Analysis of Senator Bingaman’s Cap & Trade Legislation Greatly Understates Costs and Risks
“IECA does not believe these forecasts are plausible and credible which means the cost forecast for the Bingaman bill is significantly understated and at minimum has a significant risk factor that is not described by the EIA.” (Click here to download file)

January 17, 2007
IECA Raises Concerns to House Speaker Pelosi Regarding H.R. 6 “Clean Energy Act of 2007” Provisions that Remove Important Tax Incentives that Encourage Exploration for Natural Gas.
“For every $1.00 per mm Btu natural gas price increase, US consumers will pay $22 billion more each year or $220 billion over 10 years.” (Click here to download file)

December 20, 2006
IECA Thanks President Bush for Signing the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act into Law
“This legislation is a critically important first step to increase domestic supply of natural gas and oil that is essential to reducing energy prices, keeping manufacturing jobs in the United States and increasing energy security.” (Click here to download file)

December 8, 2006
IECA Encourages House of Representatives to Oppose any Motion to Recommit HR 6408…Will Kill the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (Click here to download file)

December 7, 2006
IECA Raises Serious Concerns to Speaker Elect Nancy Pelosi on Actions to Reduce or Remove Tax Provisions from the Oil and Gas Industry
“In our view, the current tax code is providing the certainty and stability needed for natural gas supply investments that are in the public interest.” (Click here to download file)

December 4, 2006
75% of Public Comments to MMS 5 Year Plan Favor Expanding Access to Offshore Production of Oil and Natural Gas
“The public comments also reflect a new engagement by the public. The MMS received over 70,000 comments, a new record.” (Click here to download file)

December 4, 2006
IECA Encourages the House of Representatives to Vote for S. 3711, the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act
“Time is our real enemy. Every day we delay increasing access to the tremendous natural gas resources in the OCS assures that prices will remain high.” (Click here to download file)

November 16, 2006
IECA Says “MMS Five Year Plan Fails to Recognize the Seriousness of Our Country’s Energy Security Crisis.”
“The natural gas crisis is serious and it is not getting better…it is getting worse.” (Click here to download file)

November 15, 2006
IECA Submits Comments to MMS on Proposed Five Year Plan for 2007 – 2012 and Draft EIS
“The Five Year Plan fails to recognize the seriousness of our country’s energy security crisis.” (Click here to download file)

November 13, 2006
IECA Asks Congressional Leadership to Expedite Final Approval for S. 3711, the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act
“Passage of this bill is an important step in dealing with our country’s fragile energy security” (Click here to download file)

October 31, 2006
IECA Welcomes Delphi Corporation as Newest Member

October 19, 2006
IECA Asks CFTC and FERC to Investigate Amaranth Advisors Hedge Fund for Natural Gas Manipulation
“The WSJ reports that Amaranth controlled 1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, an equivalent of 54 percent of our country’s monthly demand. This looks like an attempt to manipulate the market to consumers.” (Click here to download file)

October 13, 2006
IECA Testifies at FERC on Need for Natural Gas Transparency
“Key points: Natural gas price indices are not working. Support CFTC oversight of OTC market. IECA requests FERC subpoena Amaranth records and investigate for price manipulation.” (Click here to download file)

September 28, 2006
California AB 32 - Another Mandate that Accelerates Demand for Natural Gas Without Increased Supply
“Greater demand for natural gas by the state of California, without increasing supply, will increase the natural gas price for everyone in the country.” (Click here to download file)

September 25, 2006
IECA Encourages Senator Chambliss to add Feinstein Legislation S. 2642, the Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2006 to CFTC Reauthorization Bill
“This legislation closes a substantial part of the oversight gap in the over-the-counter energy electronic trading market.” (Click here to download file)

September 18, 2006
IECA letter to Congress outlines “Eight Things Congress Should Consider When Taking Up OCS Natural Gas Legislation – And Begin the End to the Natural Gas Crisis”
“There is no excuse that Congress could come up with, that can rationalize why it can’t pass legislation to increase domestic natural gas supply.” (Click here to download file)

September 15, 2006
IECA Announces October 11, 2006 Workshop – “Energy and America’s Manufacturing Industry” (Click here to download registration) (Click here to download the Annual Meeting Agenda)

September 14, 2006
IECA Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing on “Examining the Link Between the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and Higher Energy Prices to the EU Manufacturing Sector”
Problems with the EU ETS: Electricity prices have increased by almost 50 percent; electric utilities do not have an incentive to reduce ghg emissions. (Click here to download file)

September 6, 2006
IECA Supports Senator Feinstein Legislation S. 2642, the Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2006
“The energy market oversight gap that exists today makes every consumer in the country vulnerable to market power and manipulation.” (Click here to download file)

September 1, 2006
IECA Announces Capitol Hill Briefing on September 14, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the US Capitol, Room SC 4 - “Examining the Link Between the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and Higher Energy Prices to the EU Manufacturing Sector”
Guest Speaker: Mr. Peter Claes, President of the International Federation of Industrial Energy Consumers of Europe. (Click here to download file)

August 28, 2006
IECA letter to Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne
“The high price of natural gas and gas fired electricity is dismantling critical manufacturing sectors and there is no time to lose in increasing the production of natural gas to get the price down. It is this area that we look to you and the Congress for help.” (Click here to download file)

August 16, 2006
IECA Welcomes US Steel Corporation as Member

August 3, 2006
IECA Meets with new Secretary of the US Department of the Interior, Dirk Kempthorne
“…the Draft 5 Year 2007 - 2012 OCS Plan should be expanded to include areas currently off-limits to exploration.”

August 1, 2006
IECA Files Comments to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
“IECA supports action that would extend CFTC’s oversight beyond NYMEX to include Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)” (Click here to download file)

August 1, 2006
IECA Congratulates Senate for Taking Historic Bipartisan Step to Address Country’s Need to Increase Domestic Supply of Natural Gas
“…a vote for this bill was a vote for taking control of our energy security.” (Click here to download file)

July 25, 2006
IECA Letter to Senate in Support of S. 3711 the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act
“For the first time in recent Senate history, there is an opportunity for bipartisan action to begin to directly resolve the natural gas crisis.” (Click here to download file)

June 30, 2006
IECA Congratulates the House of Representatives for Voting-Out HR 4761, the Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act
“Congress has taken a major step forward in addressing our nation’s serious energy security issue.” (Click here to download file)

June 27, 2007
IECA Testifies at Commodity Futures Trading Commission Hearing
“Allowing foreign exchanges to oversee US natural gas price discovery is fundamentally flawed.” (Click here to download file)

June 26, 2006
IECA Urges House of Representatives Support for Passage of H.R. 4761, the Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006
“This vote is an important step forward to increasing our nation’s energy security.” (Click here to download file)

June 22, 2006
IECA Congratulates House Resources Committee for Bipartisan Work to Vote-Out an OCS Bill 29-9 in Favor of States Rights and End the 24 Year Blanket Moratorium
“We congratulate and thank each member of the House Resources Committee in addressing our nation’s serious energy security issue.” (Click here to download file)

June 8, 2006
IECA Requests to Testify at Commodity Futures Trading Commission Hearing
“All market inefficiencies are paid for by us, the consumer. As a result, consumers have a vested interest in the outcome of this hearing.” (Click here to download file)

May 23, 2006
IECA Letter to Senator Lugar Opposing S. RES 312
“The resolution supports a ghg cap & trade policy, the same policy that increased European electricity prices by 54%, carbon prices by 380% and caused fuel switching to natural gas.” (Click here to download file)

May 18, 2006
IECA Says 217 – 203 House Appropriations Vote is a Wake-Up Call to Congress
“Our nation’s energy security needs require that Congress put an environmentally responsible framework in place that provides access to the Outer Continental Shelf” (Click here to download file)

May 10, 2006
IECA Applauds House Appropriations Committee Action to Remove Ban on Federal Funds for Leasing Natural Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf
“A vote against this amendment is a vote for high sustained energy prices. A vote for this amendment is a vote for taking control of our energy security.” (Click here to download file)

May 3, 2006
IECA Letter to Rep Taylor, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Interior
“IECA strongly supports $115.3M for the BLM and $100M for the Forest Service in order to expedite the processing of drilling permits that will increase the supply of needed natural gas.” (Click here to download file)

April 13, 2006
IECA Welcomes Air Products Corporation to its Membership

April 12, 2006
Peabody Energy President and CEO Gregory H. Boyce Outlines Eight Point Plan to IECA to Dramatically Enhance U.S. Energy Security Through Greater Use of Coal and Technology
“The economic damage from high natural gas and oil prices has been devastating to industry and families," said Paul Cicio, President of the IECA. "Implementing this plan will lower energy costs, reinvigorate our industrial base and provide energy security for Americans."

Coal: America’s Energy Future
http://www.coalcandothat.com/index.php/expert_resources/expert_sources/12.html

Peabody Energy, CEO Gregory Boyce Presentation
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National Coal Council Report, March, 2006
http://nationalcoalcouncil.org/report/NCCReportVol1.pdf

April 11, 2006
IECA Comments to the Minerals Management Service Proposed 5 Year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2007-2012
“If recent events have taught us anything, it is that our nation must develop energy supplies right here in America. IECA supports inclusion of all areas currently off-limits.” (Click here to download file)

April 5, 2006
Senate CFTC Reauthorization Legislation Fails to Close the Natural Gas Market Oversight Gap and Protect Consumers
CFTC’s jurisdictional natural gas market oversight applies only to the NYMEX leaving about two-thirds of the trading volume with no jurisdictional oversight leaving consumers and the market vulnerable to manipulation. (Click here to download file)

March 14, 2006
IECA Submits Comments to Senate Energy Committee on “Design Elements of a Mandatory Market-Based Greenhouse Gas Regulatory System.”
“It is impossible to achieve the objective of building a fair, simple and rational ghg program that does not cause significant winners and losers.”  (Click here to download press release) (Click here to download file)

March 10, 2006
Secretary Norton Resigns- IECA Has Highest Praise
“We have nothing but the highest praise for her tremendous and successful efforts in managing the U.S. Department of Interior” (Click here to download file)

March 8, 2006
Renew Orr, Chief, Leasing Officer for Minerals Management Service Reviews the Proposed OCS 5 Year Plan to IECA Membership (Click here to download file)

February 27, 2006
PURPA- FERC Must Make a Facility-Specific Determination
FERC has a statutory obligation imposed by Congress that, before waiving QF purchase obligations, it make a “facility-specific” determination that non-discriminatory access to long-term markets do exist. (Click here to download file)

February 17, 2006
IECA Organizes Congressional Natural Gas Fly-In. Sixty Companies Visit 55 Senate Offices to Urge Passage of Legislation to Increase Domestic Supply of Natural Gas

February 16, 2006
IECA Congratulates Senator Pryor and Warner for States Rights Approach to Increasing Domestic Supply of Natural Gas
“…the legislation provides a sound framework to address the significant untapped supplies of natural gas that is in our offshore deepwater areas and currently off-limits to production.”

February 8, 2006
Draft Proposed MMS 5 Year OCS Plan Crosses a Milestone by Including Virginia, But Falls Short of Planning for Our National Energy Security Future” 
“The 5 Year OCS Plan must leave our options open by including all areas that are currently off-limits to production. This is a matter of national economic and energy security.” (Click here to download file)

February 8, 2006
IECA Applauds Bi-Partisan Domenici-Bingaman Lease 181 Legislation- Recognizes Short–Term Urgency to Address the Natural Gas Crisis” 
“This legislation is an important first step to improving reliability of supply, reducing the price of natural gas and increasing our nation’s energy security.” (Click here to download file)

February 7, 2006
IECA Welcomes Nucor Corporation to its Membership

February 1, 2006
Energy Consumers Support Bush Plan for Technology Solutions - But Short-Term Urgency and Solutions are Missing
“We are disappointed that there was no acknowledgement that we have a natural gas crisis that needs urgent action right now.” (Click here to download file)

January 27, 2006
IECA Welcomes NewPage Corporation to its Membership

January 25, 2006
IECA Announces a Natural Gas Consumer Congressional Fly-In on
February 15 & 16, 2006
All consumers are welcome to participate in Congressional Hill visits. To register, go to www.ieca-us.org and click on “Sign up for future press releases and meeting announcements” located on the left side of the page. For more information contact IECA at 202-223-1661.

January 11, 2006
IECA Meets with the US General Accounting Office to Provide Input Into GAO Study on Natural Gas

December 22, 2005
Congress Leaves Town Without Addressing the Five Year Natural Gas Crisis 
“Congress’s departure for the Christmas holidays without acting to increase domestic supply of natural gas, despite record high prices is irresponsible.” (Click here to download file)

December 21, 2005
IECA Congratulates Ms. Johnnie Burton in her new appointment as Acting Assistant Secretary of the Interior, Land and Minerals Management
“We know of no one better qualified to fill the position as Assistant Secretary of the Interior” (Click here to download file)

December 16, 2005
IECA letter to Senator Conrad Burns, Chairman, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies- “BLM Needs to be Accountable for Significant Backlog of Drilling Permits” (Click here to download file)

December 5, 2005
IECA letter to Representative Goodlatte, Chairman, Committee on Agriculture on pending CFTC natural gas legislation
“We strongly encourage adding provisions to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Act that significantly increase penalties, transparency and market surveillance.” (Click here to download file)

November 21, 2005
Secretary of the Interior, Gale A. Norton appoints IECA President, Paul N. Cicio to a 2-year term on the Outer Continental Shelf Policy Committee representing energy consumer interests (Click here to download file)

November 16, 2005
IECA Welcomes General Shale Brick to its Membership

November 3, 2005
IECA letter to Samuel Bodman, Secretary of Energy
“Establishing a Strategic Natural Gas Reserve at this time would not be helpful and could very well send the market a wrong message.” (Click here to download file)

November 1, 2005
IECA letter to Representative Jim Nussle, Chair, House Budget Committee
“IECA supports inclusion of the Oceans State Options Act of 2005 in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005…a reasoned approach to break the impasse to gaining access to the vast amounts of natural gas in offshore areas and promises to generate significant leasing revenues for the United States Treasury.” (Click here to download file)

October 26, 2005
IECA Letter to Senate- “Market Reaction to Energy Supplies Has Far Outstripped the Actions Contemplated in Any Climate Change Legislation // A Report from EU Manufacturers Illustrate the Failures of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme- “Electricity Prices Have Risen Excessively” (Click here to download file) (Click here to download file)

October 26, 2005
A June 28, 2005 International Federation of Industrial Energy Consumers of Europe Report on the “Failures of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme” (Click here to download file)

October 25, 2005
IECA’s Cicio Testifies Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies
“Eliminating the backlog of Applications for Permits to Drill (APDs) is our best near-term supply option over the next 1-2 years.” (Click here to download file)

October 25, 2005
IECA Strongly Supports House Resources Committee Chairman Pombo’s “Ocean State Options Act”
“IECA applauds your introduction of the Ocean State Options Act that is a reasoned approach to break the impasse to gaining access to the vast amounts of natural gas in offshore areas.” (Click here to download file)

October 25, 2005
“IECA Survey Indicates Accelerated Natural Gas Industrial Demand Destruction”   
The survey indicates that 54.8% of those surveyed would decrease their natural gas demand this winter anywhere from 5 to 40%. (Click here to download file)

October 20, 2005
IECA Meets with Alan Hubbard, White House, Chairman of the National Economic Council on the Natural Gas Crisis- Urges Action to Make Lease 181 Available for Natural Gas Production

October 11, 2005
IECA Submits Comments on the Minerals Management Service (MMS) Request for Comments on the Preparation of a New Five Year Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2007-2012 
“We ask that the Minerals Management Service (MMS) include all areas currently under administrative withdrawal or leasing moratoria in the new 5 Year Plan.” (Click here to download file)

September 9, 2005
IECA and 113 Other Consumer Organizations Send Letter to Congress-“It is in the national interest for Congress to immediately remove production barriers in order to provide new sources of energy”. (Click here to download file)

September 8, 2005
IECA Announces the September 14, 2005 Workshop at Department of Energy is Cancelled and Will Be Rescheduled – Due to Katrina

August 18, 2005
IECA Announces September 14, 2005 Workshop, “Without Globally Competitive Energy- Do Industrial Energy Consumers Have a Future in the US?”
Featured speakers include: Secretary Bodman (invited), Secretary Norton, MMS Director Burton and top Congressional staff. Key issues addressed:

• Implications of Energy Policy Act of 2005
• Where will the natural gas come from?
• Is the natural gas market functioning properly?
• Coal supply challenges
• What is the future of coal as a power source?
• The direction of US climate change policy versus the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
• High sustained energy prices do not necessarily mean greater energy efficiency.

(Click here to download file)

August 5, 2005
Paul N. Cicio Presents “The Natural Gas Crisis- Impacts and Solutions” to the American Legislative Exchange Council, Dallas, Texas
“The OCS moratoria set in motion 24 years ago in a period of abundant natural gas supply needs challenged. High natural gas prices are dismantling the U.S. manufacturing sector.” (Click here to download file)

July 20, 2005
IECA Letter to Energy Bill Conferees- “We Cannot Blame OPEC or Anyone Else for High Natural Gas Prices When we Choose Not to Address Offshore Areas in Moratoria.”
“Inaction means we are choosing not to develop the significant natural gas and oil resources that are available to the country. We are choosing to have the highest price of natural gas in the world and choosing to send good manufacturing jobs overseas.” (Click here to download file)

June 13, 2005
Polling in Coastal States- California, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia Say “Voters Support Offshore Production”.
The poll, paid for by IECA, interviewed 3200 people. Only 9 percent said they would not support offshore production at any distance from shore. (Click here to download file)

May 25, 2005
IECA Letter to Senate Energy Committee Expresses Deep Concern: “Existing Provisions Will Not Increase Natural Gas Supply Nor Provide a Solution to the Natural Gas Crisis.”
“Despite record well completions, US production fell by 4.9 percent from year 2001 to 2004.” (Click here to download file)

May 19, 2005
Paul N. Cicio, in Behalf of IECA, Testifies to Congress on “The Impacts of High Energy Costs to the American Consumer”
“We especially request that Congress increase supplies of natural gas by removing areas from moratoria to allow for greater access to an abundant supply of domestic natural gas.” (Click here to download oral testimony) (Click here to download written testimony)

May 11, 2005
Consumers Tell Senate More Natural Gas Is Needed
In a letter organized by IECA, 58 diverse organizations from all sectors of the economy and from across the country urged the Senate to increase domestic supply of natural gas. (Click here to download file)

April 5, 2005
“Commodities Exchange Improvement Act of 2005” HR 1638, as introduced by Representatives Graves and Barrow-Supported by IECA
The bill reinstates government oversight of futures contracts, swaps and hybrid instruments involving natural gas, among other things. (Click here to download file)

April 18, 2005
IECA Congratulates Rep. Graves for introduction of “Commodity Exchange Improvement Act of 2005”
“The solution to reducing un-necessary price volatility is restoring much of the market oversight the CFTC had prior to enactment of CFMA and reasonable trading limits”. (Click here to download file)

April 13, 2005
Peabody Energy presentation “Cure for Gas Pain; Existing & New Coal Generation”
Jacob Williams, VP of Generation Development for Peabody Energy makes a key point: Expanded and upgraded transmission lines could reduce natural gas demand and save consumers between $10 to $20 billion per year. (Click here to download file)

April 6, 2005
IECA Congratulates Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) for Introduction of “The Natural Gas Price Reduction Act of 2005”
“Your bill is of historic significance. It is the first legislation in decades that seeks to address the political complex issue of access to natural gas in the lower 48.” (Click here to download file)

April 4, 2005
IECA Congratulates Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE) for his Leadership and Support in Increasing Supply of LNG
IECA supports Rep Lee Terry’s “Liquefied Natural Gas Act of 2005” legislation. Key elements of the bill have been incorporated it into the House Energy and Commerce Energy Bill. (Click here to download file)

March 28, 2005
IECA letter to Gale Norton, Secretary of the Interior Regarding OCS 5-Year Oil & Gas Leasing Plan (2007-2012)
“We strongly encourage the inclusion of all areas under various forms of moratoria or Administrative Discretionary Withdrawal to be included in the 5 Year Leasing Plan. Natural gas prices are 344 percent of 1998 levels and the highest in the world; US production declined by 4.9 percent from 2001 to 2004. The gravity of the supply challenge means we must keep our options open to producing natural gas in these regions.” (Click here to download file)

March 17, 2005
Paul N. Cicio Testifies Before the House of Representatives on “The High Price of Natural Gas and its Impact on Small Businesses, Issues and Short Term Solutions”
Written testimony of Paul N. Cicio, Executive Director, IECA. (Click here to download file)

March 10, 2005
IECA provides input to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on “Future of Coal Conference”
“Coal has been the key energy resource in the US, and with over 250 years supply in reserve, must continue to be a key part of the nation’s energy supply. Coal is the fuel for over 50% of all electric power generated in the US, and has been key to making US power affordable, driving the nation’s economic strength.” (Click here to download file)

March 8, 2005
IECA and Other Consumers Respond to Senators (Dole, Burr, Nelson, Feinstein, Boxer, Snowe, Cantwell, Chaffee, Collins, Kerry, Lautenberg) who Oppose Increasing Access to Offshore Natural Gas Supplies
“Our regret is for the millions of beleaguered homeowners, workers, industries and institutions that once relied on affordable and clean natural gas to sustain their quality of life, but now face skyrocketing and volatile prices because demand for natural gas is out pacing available supply”. (Click here to download file)

March 2, 2005
IECA Encourages Virginia Governor Mark Warner to Sign Bill that Would Increase Natural Gas Exploration in Offshore Virginia
“We believe this legislation is an excellent way forward because it gives States greater control to protect their coastal waters, would significantly increase State revenues, create jobs and help reduce the cost of natural gas. Everyone wins. We believe this legislation is an excellent combination of sound energy, environmental and economic policy.” (Click here to download file)

February 16, 2005
SEC Responds to IECA’s letter of January 31, 2005 that Supports SEC Action on Hedge Funds
“SEC appreciates IECA’s support of their decision to require hedge fund advisors to register with the SEC and provide the same disclosure and play by the same rules as other registered money managers.” (Click here to download file)

February 14, 2005
IECA Thanks Virginia State Senator Frank Wagner for Introducing Legislation to Increase Natural Gas Exploration Offshore Virginia
“As consumers, responsible access to our coastal waters is needed to increase domestic supply of natural gas and reduce the price of natural gas.” (Click here to download file)

February 8, 2005
Letter from Senators Dole, Burr, Chaffee, Nelson, Snowe, Cantwell, Lautenberg, Kerry, Collins, Feinstein and Boxer to Senator Domenici- Opposing Access to Natural Gas that is in Moratoria
“we once again express our strong objection to any proposed provision that would open currently restricted areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) to oil and gas exploration.” (Click here to download file)

February 8, 2005
Letter to Gale Norton, Secretary of the Interior from Key Members of the House of Representatives- Encourages Natural Gas Production Offshore
The letter encourages the Secretary to begin a open and public process to provide access to increased supplies of natural gas through the 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Leasing Program for 2007- 2012. (Click here to download file)

February 7, 2005
IECA Submission to Energy Information Administration Federal Register Request Regarding “Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report”
“The events of the November 24, 2004 cost consumers over one billion dollars. Daily versus weekly natural gas storage reporting will reduce volatility.” (Click here to download file)

February 1, 2005
United States Natural Gas Prices are Highest in World by a Significant Margin
Attached global map details the price of natural gas around the world. (Click here to download file)

January 29, 2005
IECA Asks SEC to Have Energy Hedge Funds Meet the Same Transparency Requirements as Other Similar Institutions
“We need clearly defined transparency and reporting standards that uphold the principles that allow markets to work efficiently and fairly.” (Click here to download file)

January 7, 2005
IECA Responds to Senator Domenici’s Request for Recommendations on Resolving the Natural Gas Crisis
“Conservation and efficiency can help in the short-term…but cannot replace the need for increased production of natural gas and implementation of a diverse energy supply that includes coal, nuclear and renewable energy.” (Click here to download file)

January 3, 2005
IECA Letter to White House, Office of Management and Budget – Consumers are Alarmed and Dismayed at Potential Budget Reductions For Agencies Responsible for Leasing and Permitting Activities
“We’re in the midst of a natural gas crisis. We need more funding, not less funding for programs associated with leasing and permitting.” (Click here to download file)