Executive Director of PACE, Lance Brown is a native of Selma, Alabama, and a veteran of Southeastern politics. Before creating PACE, he helped lead the charge for children’s healthcare as a policy advisor in the Alabama Governor’s Office and helped central Alabama communities prepare for a new Hyundai plant as the Assistant Director of his state’s Center for Economic Growth. In recent years, he has remained active in regional politics and worked as an advertising executive.
Lance received an undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Masters in Public Administration from Auburn University Montgomery. He is a Harry S. Truman Scholar and was named a USA Today Academic All-American, both firsts at his university.
The goal of converting to an energy plan relying heavily on renewable sources is noble, but comes with a hefty price tag. With so many clean resources available—including nuclear power and natural gas—we shouldn’t force states to generate power from particular sources mandated by the federal government. Although the use of wind energy may make sense in a given state, it doesn’t make sense as a primary source of power nationwide.
As the energy debate continues, PACE urges Congress to examine all available resources on their reliability, cost, and environmental merits.
Lance Brown is executive director of PACE.