Americans depend on energy that’s affordable, reliable, and stable. As energy demand rises across the country, consumers and communities shouldn’t be left bearing the brunt of higher costs or unreliable service.
Energy affordability isn’t just a household issue; it’s a cornerstone of economic competitiveness and national security.
Chemistry helps make affordable, reliable energy possible
- Lower Costs at Home: Advanced materials made possible by chemistry can help improve energy use in homes and equipment, helping families save on energy bills and maintenance costs.
- From insulation materials and sealants that help keep homes cool during hot summer months, to high-performance windows, roofing materials, and LED lighting, chemistry helps reduce the amount of energy needed to power a home.
- Reliable Power for Communities: Advanced materials in power lines, batteries, transformers, and grid equipment strengthen the energy system, helping communities withstand storms, reduce outages, and keep power flowing to homes, schools, businesses, and hospitals.
- When the grid is reliable, families can stay safe and comfortable, local businesses can thrive, and communities can recover more quickly from disruptions.
- Accessible Energy Solutions: From their role in enabling advanced batteries and hydrogen technologies to next-generation energy solutions, chemistry-based innovations are helping expand the ways energy can be produced, stored, and delivered.
- These technologies can help strengthen energy security and support grid reliability, so communities can have access to the energy they need today and in the future.
Empowering America’s energy advantage
The American Chemistry Council advocates for an “all of the above” energy policy that includes diversified fuel, power, feedstocks and infrastructure to accommodate complex industries, products, and processes.
To meet rising energy demand without burdening consumers, we need pro-growth, science-based policies that strengthen U.S. chemical manufacturing.
Modernizing our permitting system, supporting production in the U.S., and investing in innovative technologies will help secure America’s energy advantage and keep us globally competitive while reducing costs for consumers at home.
By producing critical chemistries in the U.S., we can avoid supply disruptions, cut shipping costs, and keep energy prices more predictable. That means families can rely on energy to power daily life, from keeping cool to preparing meals and staying connected with loved ones.
American success relies on American chemistry. As we look to the future, let’s work to ensure that we keep energy affordable, reliable, and accessible for all—while unleashing the full potential of chemistry to drive innovation and prosperity.
