100 Reasons to Get Involved

Reason # 94: No Corporate Energy Policy

Before declaring bankruptcy in December of 2002, disgraced energy trader Enron enjoyed close ties with the White House. In fact, on at least six occasions, Enron Chairman Ken Lay was given a private audience with Vice President Cheney while the latter was in charge of crafting the Bush energy plan. Is it any surprise that the resulting policy read like a wish list for the oil and gas industry?