Energy is the very lifeblood running through the veins of the American economy and an issue with far-reaching consequences domestically and abroad.
As the 2016 presidential race heats up, it is important to understand where each candidate stands on the topic of energy. Much of the debate has centered on the Keystone XL Pipeline – the extension to an already existing pipeline that would transport oil from Canada to the Texas Gulf Coast – hydraulic fracturing or “fracking,” current and future Environmental Protection Agency regulations regarding emissions and renewable energy sources, and American oil exports.
Presented below are front-runners in each party and their known positions on various energy and infrastructure topics – see the full post on Forbes.