ISSUES IN FOCUS

Energy

Over the last several years, volatile energy prices, declining resources, growing evidence of environmental damage, and national security concerns have highlighted the need for major changes in the direction of our energy policy. We can no longer afford "business as usual" practices that fail to consider and address these concerns and simply add a greater burden to future generations.

America has an incredible opportunity to create jobs and rebuild communities across the country. Major new investments in energy efficiency and clean renewable energy such as the sun, the wind, and advanced biofuels; a smarter grid; low-carbon fuels; and green jobs can help put our economy back on track, improve our energy security, and make America the engine of innovation in the 21st Century. The new Congress and Administration will face critical tests in the coming months to move in this direction and Senate Democrats will continue to work with our Republican colleagues to address our energy challenges.