API says California is "energy rich, decision poor"; should follow Texas's example [View all]

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"...His (Jerry Brown's) party remains obliged to powerful environmental interests that have blocked development, largely through scare tactics designed to generate public doubt and fear. The same influences are at work in New York.

The fact is our industry is subject to federal environmental standards, contrary to suggestions otherwise (debunked in detail here). At the same time energy-producing states have strong, efficient regulatory regimes in place, tailored for each state’s geology, hydrology and other characteristics. And they’re doing a good job, which federal officials acknowledge.

It’s time for California, New York and perhaps other states to make energy policy decisions based on fact. Both states have vast oil and natural gas reserves that could put residents to work in good jobs and stimulate their economies. The energy-jobs-economy model that's working in Texas, Pennsylvania, North Dakota and other states can work elsewhere, too."

http://theenergycollective.com/mark-green/222031/energy-rich-decision-poor?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

Thanks for advice on how we can become more like Texas.