Gov. Bobby Jindal said Obama's policies have limited oil and natural gas production on federal lands, stalled approval of the Keystone XL pipeline and pushed regulations on power plants.
"Right now we have policies in the way of our taking advantage of these energy resources," Jindal, an Indian-American, said. "The reality is right now we've got an administration, the Obama administration, that are science deniers when it comes to harnessing America's energy resources and potential to create good paying jobs."
Jindal told reporters at a breakfast sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor that there was "no reason to be coy" and he would make a decision on whether to seek the White House after the November elections.
Jindal promoted a new energy plan during appearances in Washington, outlining steps to bolster domestic energy production and renewable energy.
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He said it could help the nation address the "new normal" of tepid economic growth.
The White House has said its promotion of domestic energy production, the use of wind and solar power and the reduction in oil consumption has had economic benefits and reduced carbon emissions.