America’s energy economy: Why natural gas and nuclear still matter

Energy debates in America are often framed as a choice between the future and the past. But when it comes to the U.S. economy, that framing misses a crucial reality: reliable energy is not just an environmental or geopolitical issue, it is an economic one. And today, natural gas and nuclear energy remain a key foundation to American prosperity.

When all impacts are included (both direct and indirect), the oil and natural gas industry contributes between $2.0 trillion and $2.4 trillion to U.S. Gross Domestic Product...