Our nation is faced with a growing global demand for energy, a severe reliance upon fossil fuels,high energy prices, and environmental concerns surrounding many of our current energy supplies. I believe it will take American innovation and smart policies that encourage conservation, energy efficiency, and increase renewable energy research and development to address this critical issue and create a comprehensive national energy policy.
Throughout my tenure in the United States Senate, I have supported energy policies that benefit consumers and encourage diversification of our nation’s energy sources. As a member of both the Senate Budget and Appropriation Committees, I have fought for increased funding of important alternative energy research and development programs across the nation and in Washington state. In order to encourage private sector development of new forms of energy technology, I have consistently supported federal tax incentives to help spur investment in renewable energy sources and higher fuel economy standards for vehicles.
Washington state families are struggling with energy costs during these tough economic times, but they also want cleaner forms of energy and a more diversified national energy policy that lessens our dependence on foreign oil. I will continue to focus on to lowering energy prices and increasing energy independence without sacrificing environmental protections or hurting the economy.
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