Issues Energy Energy Efficiency
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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