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Improving energy efficiency will help to reduce energy costs, combat global warming, and lessen our dependence on oil. In the Senate, I have strongly supported legislation to improve our country’s energy efficiency. I was pleased that the Senate passed legislation in June 2007 to raise national energy efficiency standards for lighting, appliances, and government buildings. As a member of the Senate Budget Committee, I have called for increased funding for energy efficiency programs.

One important energy efficiency program that I have consistently supported fully funding is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program helps low income families to cope with high energy bills by improving energy efficiency in their homes or providing them with emergency grants during waves of extremely cold or hot weather. No family should be forced to choose between heating their home and putting food on the table for their children.

View a letter several of my Senate colleagues and I sent to the Senate Budget Committee urging increased funding for energy efficiency programs.

View a letter several of my Senate colleagues and I sent to the Administration supporting the Weatherization Assistance Program and the State Energy Program.

View a letter several of my Senate colleagues and I sent to the President urging the release of LIHEAP emergency contingency funds.

   


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