Spotlight on Energy A strong advocate of energy efficiency, Rep. Welch is the author of legislation—based on the Vermont's successes—creating a national energy efficiency retrofit program. Welch unveiled the Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) program in Burlington in March 2009 and at a Capitol Hill press conference shortly thereafter. REEP was subsequently incorporated into America’s Clean Energy and Security Act, which passed the House in June.

"Our nation simply cannot afford an energy policy that leaves us dependent upon depleting resources, beholden to hostile foreign governments and responsible for degrading our environment. We must embrace a new energy future that invests in energy efficiency, develops renewable energy sources and reduces carbon pollution. By meeting the challenge of climate change head-on, we can create green jobs and save money on heating our homes and powering our cars. I will continue to do all I can to help Vermont retain its status as a leader in our new energy economy."

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Rep. Welch's Recent Work on Energy

Roll Call: 'Tea Party Conservative, Liberal Team Up in New Efficiency Caucus'

December 11, 2012

A tea party conservative and Northeastern liberal teamed up last week to give energy efficiency efforts a symbolic push in the House by creating a new bipartisan caucus focused on increasing the federal government's use of private contractors that specialize in reduced energy use at public buildings.

Launched by Cory Gardner, R-Colo., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., the 10-member caucus aims to expand the use of energy-saving perform... Read More

Politico: 'Gardner, Welch hope to build bipartisanship on energy efficiency successes'

December 6, 2012

Reps. Cory Gardner and Peter Welch are angling to make efficiency an area of compromise in a deeply divided Congress that has struggled to produce new energy laws.

The freshman Colorado Republican — who has often been the face of the House GOP on energy strategy this Congress — and the liberal Vermont Democrat Wednesday officially announced the creation of a Bipartisan Energy Savings Performance Caucus, targeting an issue... Read More

Welch, Gardner Announce Creation of Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Caucus

December 6, 2012

U.S. Representatives Peter Welch (D-VT) Cory Gardner (R-CO) today announced the roll out of a bipartisan caucus that will focus on promoting performance contracting in government buildings across the country and thereby provide guaranteed energy savings to American taxpayers.

“The goal of our caucus is going to be pushing for policies that reduce energy costs, cut pollution, and create jobs,” Gardner and Welch said in a j... Read More

The Hill: 'Lawmakers launch bipartisan energy-savings caucus'

December 5, 2012

Reps. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) launched a bipartisan caucus Wednesday to promote government use of energy-savings contracts with private firms.

While Democrats and Republicans have split on ways to implement broader energy-efficiency policy, Gardner and Welch say the energy-savings contracts hit a sweet spot for both parties.

“You can still support this standard or ... Read More

Bennington Banner: 'Bring on the heat; please and thank you'

November 16, 2012

Sure, we might have enjoyed several days of unusually warm temperature for this time of year, but make no mistake: Old Man Winter is right around the corner.

Which is why we were relieved to hear on Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is releasing $17.69 million in home heating assistance funding for Vermont.

Our congressional delegation -- Sens. Patrick Leahy and... Read More

• November 13, 2012 — Vermont To Receive Infusion Of Home Heating Assistance

• August 28, 2012 — Boston Globe: 'Vt's Welch wants EPA to suspend ethanol mandate'

• August 24, 2012 — VPR: 'Welch Wants EPA To Suspend Mandate For Ethanol In Fuel'

• July 24, 2012 — Leahy, Sanders, Welch: 2 New REAP Zone Grants To NEK Will Rehab Low-Income Homes And Refit Them For Energy Efficiency Savings

• April 30, 2012 — Photo Album: 'Rep. Welch Attends Rock Point School Solar Farm Dedication and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony'

• April 26, 2012 — Welch fights for extension of renewable energy tax credit

• April 6, 2012 — Rutland Herald: 'Welch hopes bill will jump-start electric fleet'

• April 5, 2012 — Photo Album: 'Rep. Welch holds press conference on improving electric car infrastructure in Vermont'

• April 1, 2012 — Burlington Free Press: 'Rising Vermont gas prices give indigestion'

• March 21, 2012 — McKinley/Welch unveil bipartisan bill to create jobs through national energy efficiency program

• March 21, 2012 — Congressional Quarterly: 'Sponsors ‘Cautiously Hopeful’ About Efficiency-Rebate Bill'

• March 16, 2012 — After rumors send oil prices falling, Welch renews call on President to tap nation's oil reserves

• March 16, 2012 — The Hill: 'Liberal Dems to the president: Tap our emergency oil reserves'

• March 16, 2012 — Photo Album: 'Rep. Welch tours Acorn Renewable Energy Co-op solar project'

• March 15, 2012 — WAMC: 'Green Initiatives Outlined'

• March 15, 2012 — Photo Album: 'Rep. Welch holds press conference on charting a green energy future'

• March 11, 2012 — Rutland Herald: 'Taking aim at speculators'

• March 8, 2012 — Welch brings the stories of struggling Vermonters to Congress

• February 29, 2012 — Welch presses top regulator to crack down on Wall Street speculators driving up gas prices

• February 29, 2012 — Bennington Banner: 'Welch: Tap the reserve'

• February 22, 2012 — Welch and colleagues urge Obama to use strategic oil reserve to ease gas prices

• February 22, 2012 — CNBC: 'Lawmakers to Obama: tamp down fuel prices with oil stocks'

• February 16, 2012 — Welch introduces bill to expand nationwide heating assistance program

• February 14, 2012 — Rutland Herald: 'Obama backs Welch energy rebate legislation'

• February 14, 2012 — Burlington Free Press: 'Vermont delegation opposes LIHEAP cuts'

• February 13, 2012 — Photo Album: 'Rep. Welch unveils bipartisan legislation to create nationwide energy efficiency program'

• February 13, 2012 — Welch unveils bipartisan legislation to create nationwide energy efficiency program

• February 13, 2012 — Burlington Free Press: 'Rep. Welch announces progress on U.S. efficiency bill'

• January 31, 2012 — Brattleboro Reformer: 'Welch pushes Obama for more home heating assistance'

• January 30, 2012 — Welch leads bipartisan group of 103 lawmakers urging Obama to increase heating assistance funding in 2013 budget

• January 30, 2012 — WPTZ: 'Welch says no excuses: Congress must do its job'

• January 26, 2012 — Vermont Delegation Hails Selection Of Middlebury College And Norwich University To Compete In Solar Decathlon 2013

• January 19, 2012 — Vermont Receives Home Heating Aid

• January 19, 2012 — Rutland Herald: 'Vermont receives $4.9M in home heating aid'

• January 19, 2012 — VPR: 'Welch Cheers Obama's Rejection Of Oil Pipeline'

• January 18, 2012 — Welch statement on Keystone tar sands pipeline decision

• January 17, 2012 — Bennington Banner: 'Welch: Energy tied to security'

• December 22, 2011 — Vermont Receives $3.6 Million for LIHEAP, Delegation Fights for More

• December 16, 2011 — Delegation announces Vermont LIHEAP funding level of $19.5 million for fiscal year 2012

• December 15, 2011 — Burlington Free Press: 'St. Albans to receive federal streetscape money'

• December 13, 2011 — Delegation announces $2 million to bolster St. Albans streetscape project

• December 12, 2011 — Welch fights to restore heating assistance funding

• December 9, 2011 — Photo Album: 'Rep. Welch visits Youthbuild in Barre'

• December 8, 2011 — Welch introduces bill to fully fund CFTC and prevent next MF Global

• December 2, 2011 — Welch statement on Obama energy efficiency announcement

• November 21, 2011 — Leahy, Sanders, Welch Announce Grants Totaling More Than $1 M. For Economic Development Planning In East-Central And Northwestern Vermont

• November 10, 2011 — Welch reaction to Keystone pipeline delay

• November 10, 2011 — CBS News: 'Obama to explore new route for controversial Keystone pipeline'

• November 7, 2011 — Sanders and Welch Welcome State Department IG Investigation of Tar Sands Pipeline

• November 7, 2011 — Welch: Protect home heating funds in next year’s budget

• November 7, 2011 — Burlington Free Press: 'State Department inspector to review pipeline process'

• November 1, 2011 — Delegation announces immediate release of over $11 million in heating assistance to Vermont

• November 1, 2011 — VPR: 'Vt. Delegation Announces Heating Assistance'

• October 29, 2011 — Rutland Herald: 'Sanders, Welch seek pipe investigation'

• October 27, 2011 — WCAX: 'Vt. lawmakers question controversial oil pipeline'

• October 26, 2011 — Lawmakers Seek Probe of Pipeline Project

• October 21, 2011 — Welch calls for immediate release of home heating assistance funds

• October 18, 2011 — vtdigger: 'On video: Welch tries to find consensus as partisans continue to wage bitter fights in Congress'

• October 18, 2011 — Welch and DeLauro statements on new oil speculation rule

• October 17, 2011 — Welch to Super Committee: Save $122 billion, end wasteful subsidies to the oil industry

• October 17, 2011 — The Hill: 'House Democrats take aim at oil and gas subsidies'

• October 13, 2011 — Leahy, Sanders, Welch: Washington Electric Cooperative Nets $7.4 M. Loan For Service Improvements, Including ‘Smart-Grid’ Components

• October 8, 2011 — Photo Album: 'Rep. Welch attends GE Open House'

• October 7, 2011 — Welch to State Department: “Keep Keystone XL Oil in America”

• September 22, 2011 — As winter approaches, Welch introduces legislation to rein in oil speculators and lower oil and gas prices

• August 19, 2011 — Rutland Herald: 'Farms get grants for $100,000'

• August 19, 2011 — Brattleboro Reformer: 'Solar grants shine on local companies'

• August 10, 2011 — VPR: 'Welch Participates In Energy Audit'

• August 9, 2011 — In West Rutland, Welch highlights benefits of home energy efficiency improvements

• August 9, 2011 — Photo Album: 'Rep. Welch participates in energy efficiency audit'

• August 8, 2011 — Photo Album: 'Rep. Welch visits IVEK in Springfield'

• July 26, 2011 — Delegation announces Northern Border Regional Commission funding

• July 13, 2011 — VPR News: 'Welch Bid To Save Energy Efficiency Loses'

• July 12, 2011 — Welch fights to protect energy efficiency programs in House spending bill

• June 24, 2011 — Bennington Banner: 'Sanders, Welch applaud release of oil reserves'

• June 24, 2011 — VPR: 'Welch Applauds Obama's Call To Tap Oil Reserves'

• June 23, 2011 — Welch statement on President’s decision to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

• June 16, 2011 — Welch reacts to Senate vote to end taxpayer subsidies to the ethanol industry

• June 16, 2011 — On House floor, Welch pushes to end ethanol subsidies

• June 10, 2011 — Rutland Herald: 'Welch calls for end to ethanol subsidy'

• June 10, 2011 — VPR: 'Welch Calls For End To Ethanol Subsidies'

• June 9, 2011 — At Lake Bomoseen marina, Welch calls for end to ethanol subsidies

• June 9, 2011 — Photo Album: 'Rep. Welch calls for end to ethanol subsidies at Lake Bomoseen marina'

• May 6, 2011 — The Bennington Banner: "Welch: GOP lets oil companies ‘line their pockets'"

• May 5, 2011 — On House floor, Welch fights to repeal taxpayer subsidies to the oil industry

• April 21, 2011 — WPTZ: 'Welch Wants Ethanol Money Out'

• April 20, 2011 — At Malletts Bay news conference, Welch tackles cost of ethanol subsidy to taxpayers, boat owners and equipment operators

• April 18, 2011 — Delegation Statement on Entergy Lawsuit

• April 8, 2011 — Brattleboro Reformer: 'Welch raps bill on EPA'

• April 7, 2011 — VPR: 'Welch Fights Proposal To Prohibit EPA Regulation Of Greenhouse Gases'

• April 6, 2011 — Photos: At Capitol Hill new conference, Welch opposes bill to ban the regulation of greenhouse gases

• April 6, 2011 — On House floor, Welch fights bill to ban EPA from regulating greenhouse gases

• March 21, 2011 — Delegation Statement on NRC and Vermont Yankee

• March 21, 2011 — Rutland Herald: 'Welch bills aim to curb energy prices'

• March 15, 2011 — WPTZ: 'With Gas Prices Still Rising, Rep. Welch Offers Plan Of Attack'

• March 14, 2011 — At Montpelier news conference, Welch announces legislation to address rising gas prices

• March 8, 2011 — As gas prices rise, Welch rallies support in Congress for tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

• March 3, 2011 — At Oversight Committee hearing, Welch calls for closing oil industry loophole to save $53 billion

• March 2, 2011 — Video: 'Welch calls on Obama to consider using strategic oil reserve '

• February 25, 2011 — Times Argus: 'House Dems want oil reserve to fight prices'

• February 24, 2011 — Welch to Obama: Consider Using Strategic Oil Reserve

• February 15, 2011 — Associated Press: 'Welch Pleased With Energy Item in Obama Budget'

• February 14, 2011 — Welch statement on funding of Home Star in President’s budget

• February 11, 2011 — Welch introduces bill to cut $40 billion in oil industry subsidies

• February 8, 2011 — Seven Days: 'Pres. Obama's Efficiency Plans Mirror Welch Legislation'

• February 3, 2011 — Obama energy efficiency plan mirrors Welch-authored legislation

• February 3, 2011 — Bennington Banner: 'Obama’s support breathes new life into Welch bill'

• January 17, 2011 — As deadline looms, Welch urges regulators to crack down on energy market speculation

• December 20, 2010 — As fuel prices rise, Welch tackles energy speculation

• November 23, 2010 — Welch calls for full funding of LIHEAP program

• November 9, 2010 — Vermont Harvests 6th Largest Share Of New Rural Renewable Energy Grants And Loans

• September 22, 2010 — The Commons: "Welch touts remedies for local businesses during downtown tour"

• September 18, 2010 — St. Albans Messenger: "Welch's Downtown Tour Hits Key Business Issues"

• September 17, 2010 — Burlington Free Press: "Vermont's clean energy efforts get $140 million boost"

• September 16, 2010 — Welch supports, House passes bill to create jobs and boost energy efficiency in rural areas

• September 16, 2010 — Leahy, Sanders, Welch Announce Report Detailing Recovery Act Energy Investments in Vermont

• September 14, 2010 — Times Argus: "Northern Power Systems in Barre lands $620,000 federal wind turbine grant"

• September 13, 2010 — Energy Grant for Barre Wind Turbine Maker

• August 27, 2010 — Vermont Receives $5.7 Million For Local Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Efforts

• August 27, 2010 — Bennington Banner: "Welch tours proposed power facility site"

• August 27, 2010 — Photo Album: "Welch visits Winhall Community Center"

• August 27, 2010 — Photo Album: "Welch visits Pownal Solar Site"

• August 19, 2010 — Vermont Agencies Share $4.7 Million for Energy Efficiency

• August 3, 2010 — Times Argus: "Welch bill plugs loophole giving tax benefit from oil spill"

• August 2, 2010 — Welch provisions included in oil drilling safety legislation passed Friday

• July 28, 2010 — Welch’s Home Star program included in Senate energy bill

• July 14, 2010 — Times Argus: "Rep. Peter Welch pushes energy program for building owners"

• July 14, 2010 — WCAX: "Welch pushes weatherization plan"

• July 13, 2010 — Burlington Free Press: "Vermont seeks to leverage success in weatherization numbers"

• July 13, 2010 — At Barre hardware store, Welch introduces new Building Star legislation

• July 12, 2010 — Roll Call: "Welch & Merkley: Bill Creates Jobs and Helps the Environment"

• July 10, 2010 — Burlington Free Press: "Welch pushes for clean energy bills"

• July 9, 2010 — Welch calls on Congress to invest in Vermont’s growing clean energy economy

• July 9, 2010 — Photo Album: "Welch visits Kaytec on energy tour"

• July 9, 2010 — Photo Album: "Welch visits Draker Labs on enegry tour"

• July 9, 2010 — Video: "Rep. Welch calls for energy efficiency revolution at Draker Labs in Burlington"

• July 8, 2010 — Photo Album: "Welch visits Husky Injection Molding Systems on energy tour"

• July 8, 2010 — Photo Album: "Welch visits Biotek Instruments on energy tour"

• June 25, 2010 — Holding BP Accountable

• June 17, 2010 — Welch grills Tony Hayward about BP safety record

• June 17, 2010 — Video: Rep. Welch delivers opening statement at BP CEO Tony Hayward hearing

• June 16, 2010 — Video: Reps. Welch and Markey respond to BP's decision to halt dividend payment

• June 16, 2010 — Welch statement on BP announcement

• June 15, 2010 — At BP hearing, Welch questions oil executives about taxpayer subsidies

• June 15, 2010 — Welch and 31 House members call on BP to direct dividends to escrow account

• June 14, 2010 — Rutland Project Wins $4.5 Million Energy Grant

• June 14, 2010 — Rutland Herald: "County agency gets $4.5M for energy retrofits"

• June 10, 2010 — As House supports Gulf funding, Welch reiterates call for BP to put response before profits

• June 10, 2010 — As House supports Gulf funding, Welch reiterates call for BP to put response before profits

• June 8, 2010 — Welch calls on BP to suspend dividend payments and marketing campaigns

• June 8, 2010 — Video: Rep. Welch calls on BP to put progress before profits

• June 8, 2010 — Video: Welch calls on BP to suspend dividend payments and marketing campaigns

• May 17, 2010 — Rutland Herald: "Welch adverse to Wall Street inflation of oil"

• May 14, 2010 — At Rutland gas station, Welch calls for energy speculation crackdown

• May 12, 2010 — Welch grills BP president about oil rig safety, calls for full compensation to those affected by the Gulf spill

• May 12, 2010 — Video: Welch visits BP oil spill with bipartisan delegation

• May 12, 2010 — Video: Rep. Peter Welch delivers opening statement at Gulf spill hearing

• May 12, 2010 — Video: Welch questions leaders of BP, Transocean and Halliburton at Gulf spill hearing

• May 8, 2010 — Burlington Free Press: "Welch visits oil spill site in Gulf"

• May 7, 2010 — Photo Album: "Rep. Welch's Photos from the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill"

• May 6, 2010 — House passes Welch’s bipartisan, job-creating Home Star bill

• May 6, 2010 — Associated Press: "Home renovators alert: House passes Caulkers bill"

• May 6, 2010 — Video: Ahead of vote, Rep. Welch backs Home Star bill on House floor

• May 6, 2010 — Video: House passes Welchs bipartisan, job-creating Home Star bill

• May 5, 2010 — Welch’s Home Star bill gathers momentum ahead of Thursday vote

• May 4, 2010 — Rutland Herald: "Welch drums up support for his energy efficiency bill"

• May 3, 2010 — As House vote approaches, Welch highlights Vermont job-creating potential of Home Star at Springfield factory

• May 3, 2010 — Bennington Banner: "Welch: Home Star bill will boost firms"

• May 3, 2010 — Photo Album: "Rep. Welch Highlights Homestar Energy Retrofit Act at JELD-WEN Inc"

• April 28, 2010 — Video: Rep. Welch questions oil refinery official about industry subsidies

• April 24, 2010 — National Journal: "Charging the Backup Generators"

• April 17, 2010 — Photo Album: "Rep. Welch participates in Geothermal Energy Roundtable"

• April 15, 2010 — In bipartisan vote, Energy and Commerce Committee passes Welch Home Star bill

• April 14, 2010 — Welch, Markey and bipartisan group introduce Home Star Energy Retrofit Act

• April 5, 2010 — Welch announces $450,000 in funding for Smart Grid program at Vermont Law School

• April 5, 2010 — Photo Album: "Welch announces $450,000 in funding for Smart Grid program at Vermont Law School"

• March 24, 2010 — Welch Home Star proposal advances at Energy and Environment hearing

• March 18, 2010 — At Home Star hearing, Welch cites job-creating potential of energy efficiency retrofits

• March 18, 2010 — Welch cites Home Star’s ‘transformative potential’ at Energy and Commerce hearing today

• March 16, 2010 — Burlington Free Press: "Rep. Welch promotes bill to save energy"

• March 15, 2010 — Welch touts Home Star efficiency program at Williston house

• March 11, 2010 — Rutland Herald: "Rep. Welch decries GOP stalling tactics"

• March 11, 2010 — Op-ed: "Create new jobs and save the planet"

• March 1, 2010 — Climate Wire: "Vt. lawmaker makes his office a model of efficiency"

• February 26, 2010 — Welch unveils new green office measures

• February 13, 2010 — Leahy, Sanders, Welch Hail Vilsack’s OK Of USDA Loan For Northeast Kingdom Biomass Venture

• January 26, 2010 — Welch energy efficiency retrofit initiative included in Senate jobs bill

• January 20, 2010 — Vermont Delegation Seeks More Home Heating Help

• January 13, 2010 — Vermont Receives $3.7 Million in LIHEAP Home Heating Funds

• January 8, 2010 — GE in Rutland Wins $12 Million Clean Energy Stimulus

• January 7, 2010 — Vermont Delegation Urges President Obama to Release Emergency Home Heating Funds

• January 6, 2010 — Vermont Green Jobs Training Awarded $5 Million

• January 2, 2010 — Boston Globe: "‘Cash for caulkers’ - a boon for energy and the economy"

• December 16, 2009 — Los Angeles Times: "Obama pushes home improvement to create jobs, save energy"

• December 16, 2009 — Associated Press: "Obama promotes home energy-efficiency spending"

• December 15, 2009 — Video: Obama praises Welch work on efficiency, Part 1

• December 15, 2009 — Video: Obama praises Welch work on efficiency, Part 2

• December 15, 2009 — Obama singles out Welch’s work on energy efficiency at jobs event in Virginia

• December 9, 2009 — Bennington Banner: "President’s strategy includes Vt. ingenuity"

• December 9, 2009 — Washington Post: "Obama lays out strategy for jobs"

• December 9, 2009 — Bloomberg News: "Obama’s ‘Cash for Caulkers’ May Help Insulation Sales, Dow Says"

• December 9, 2009 — The Hill: "House to move on jobs legislation this year"

• December 8, 2009 — Obama taps Welch energy efficiency program for new jobs plan

• December 7, 2009 — Welch reiterates call for national energy efficiency jobs program

• December 2, 2009 — Video: Rep. Welch calls for job creation through energy retrofits

• December 2, 2009 — Vermont Receives $536,400 for Energy Efficient Appliance Rebates

• December 1, 2009 — NRG Systems’ Jan Blittersdorf to participate in White House jobs forum Thursday

• November 19, 2009 — Burlington Free Press: "Welch seeks weatherization project"

• November 19, 2009 — Rutland Herald: "A boost for buttoning up"

• November 18, 2009 — Welch calls on Obama to implement national energy efficiency jobs program

• November 18, 2009 — Delegation: Green Jobs for Vermont

• October 28, 2009 — Burlington Free Press: "State wins $69 million 'smart grid' grant"

• October 24, 2009 — Welch statement on International Day of Climate Action

• October 23, 2009 — Welch supports, House passes legislation to promote solar technology

• October 19, 2009 — Vice President Biden’s energy efficiency plan embraces Welch retrofit initiative

• September 22, 2009 — Vermont receives $19.4 million in energy efficiency, weatherization and renewable energy funding

• September 16, 2009 — Seven Days: "The Man of the House: Peter Welch"

• September 15, 2009 — Welch leads initiative to make federal government more energy efficient

• June 30, 2009 — Welch supports, House committee passes historic climate change bill

• June 26, 2009 — Video: Rep. Welch backs comprehensive energy bill

• June 26, 2009 — Video: Rep. Welch speaks in favor of climate change bill

• June 17, 2009 — Welch, Markey and Van Hollen introduce bill to ease gas prices

• June 15, 2009 — Welch announces $114,000 grant for Winooski’s O’Brien Community Center

• June 9, 2009 — Welch supports, House passes ‘Cash for Clunkers’ bill

• June 8, 2009 — Welch efficiency program included in Senate energy bill

• May 21, 2009 — Welch energy efficiency program funded in latest climate change bill draft

• May 20, 2009 — Welch amends climate bill to establish national efficiency target

• May 14, 2009 — House passes Welch-amended green school modernization bill

• April 28, 2009 — Video: Rep. Peter Welch questions Al Gore on climate change

• April 24, 2009 — Video: Rep. Peter Welch questions panel on energy efficiency

• April 22, 2009 — Welch addresses Earth Day news conference with Speaker Pelosi

• April 21, 2009 — Vermonter to testify before House Committee on Energy and Commerce

• April 6, 2009 — Welch seeks funding for 29 Vermont projects

• March 31, 2009 — Welch energy efficiency bill included in House climate initiative

• March 26, 2009 — Welch announces energy efficiency program to retrofit millions of homes and buildings

• March 24, 2009 — Video: Rep. Welch announces energy efficiency program

• March 16, 2009 — Welch proposes national energy efficiency program to retrofit millions of homes and buildings

• March 12, 2009 — Vermont receives $38 million for efficiency programs

• February 27, 2009 — Welch outlines stimulus bill’s impact on Vermont’s green economy Friday in White River Junction

• February 25, 2009 — Video: Rep. Peter Welch reacts to Obama's address to Congress

• February 24, 2009 — Welch hails the work of Efficiency Vermont at House climate change hearing Tuesday

• February 24, 2009 — Video: Rep. Peter Welch on Vermont's Energy Efficiency Successes

• February 12, 2009 — Video: Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) speaks at Climate Crisis hearing

• January 27, 2009 — Welch named founding vice chairman of energy and environment caucus

• January 26, 2009 — Welch hails Obama embrace of California-Vermont air quality waiver

• January 22, 2009 — Welch efficiency amendment to stimulus bill clears Energy and Commerce committee

• January 15, 2009 — Welch reacts to release of economic stimulus details

• January 8, 2009 — Welch named to three Energy and Commerce subcommittees

• January 6, 2009 — Welch appointed to influential Energy and Commerce Committee

• September 26, 2008 — Welch votes to expand tax incentives for renewable energy

• September 24, 2008 — Major Victory on Home Energy Assistance Clears House

• September 22, 2008 — LIHEAP Remains In The Mix As Congressional Session Winds Down

• September 18, 2008 — Oil speculation bill passes House

• September 17, 2008 — Vermont To Receive $2.4 Million More For Home Heating Relief

• September 16, 2008 — Welch statement on comprehensive energy bill, funds renewables and rolls back tax breaks for big oil

• July 31, 2008 — Welch renews call to use oil profits to fund heating assistance

• July 30, 2008 — Anti-speculation bill blocked in House

• July 28, 2008 — Op-ed: "Our mission for a new energy future"

• July 11, 2008 — Welch calls on President Bush to release oil from SPR to address fuel cost emergency

• June 26, 2008 — Welch supports and House passes anti-speculation bill; Welch amends transit bill to help green bus fleets

• June 5, 2008 — Local school construction aid passes House, Welch amendment allows funding for investment in renewable energy systems

• May 21, 2008 — Welch votes to expand tax incentives for renewable energy

• May 20, 2008 — Welch reacts to new evidence of political interference in EPA auto waiver decision

• May 18, 2008 — Welch gas prices bill sent to president; Vt. Congressman urges signature

• May 16, 2008 — Department of Energy will suspend filling oil reserve following passage of Welch-led bill

• May 13, 2008 — House poised to vote on Welch bill to lower fuel prices

• May 13, 2008 — Welch’s bill to reduce fuel prices passes House

• May 13, 2008 — Welch's bill to reduce fuel prices passes House

• April 29, 2008 — Welch calls Bush ‘out of touch’ on gas prices

• April 28, 2008 — Pelosi calls on Bush to end shipments to oil reserve, bolstering Welch-led gas prices initiative

• April 22, 2008 — For Earth Day, Welch pledges to continue fighting for new energy policy

• April 9, 2008 — Markey, Emanuel, Welch to president on oil: make it stop

• March 6, 2008 — Welch leads on bill to overturn EPA decision on Calif. auto standards waiver

• February 27, 2008 — Welch supports, House passes end to tax breaks for big oil, funds renewables

• February 22, 2008 — Delegation announces $1.3 million for Vermont home heating assistance

• February 19, 2008 — Welch offers proposal to cut gas prices

• January 28, 2008 — Welch responds to President Bush’s “State of the Union” address

• January 16, 2008 — Delegation announces $3.9 million for Vermont home heating assistance

• December 18, 2007 — Congress passes energy bill with historic auto standards increase

• December 6, 2007 — Welch hails passage of historic energy bill

• December 4, 2007 — Sanders, Leahy, Welch Propose $1 Billion for Home Heating Aid

• November 8, 2007 — Congress deals Bush first veto override

• November 6, 2007 — House deals Bush first veto override

• November 1, 2007 — Welch bill shuts ‘Enron Loophole’ inflating heating fuel bills

• September 27, 2007 — Trio of Welch amendments pass the House

• September 26, 2007 — Vermont Delegation Announces Heating Assistance

• September 20, 2007 — Welch leads congressional effort on auto standards, citing guidance of Vermont court case

• September 6, 2007 — Welch introduces nuclear power plant safety bill, calls for independent safety assessments

• September 4, 2007 — Statement on Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2007

• August 23, 2007 — Cong. Delegation Requests Thorough Investigation Into Vermont Yankee Cooling Tower Collapse

• August 4, 2007 — Welch secures carbon offset victory in House energy bill

• June 21, 2007 — Welch joins Pelosi, congressional leaders to announce carbon neutral U.S. Capitol

• June 15, 2007 — Welch rallies congressional effort to block federal preemption on auto emissions

• June 7, 2007 — Welch opposed to federal preemption on emissions

• June 5, 2007 — Cong. Delegation Lauds Vt's Energy Efficiency Programs Earning State Top Ranking in National Report

• May 30, 2007 — Colorado Rep joins Welch by becoming carbon neutral

• May 11, 2007 — Welch amends small business bill to support ‘green’ business

• May 8, 2007 — Welch advocates for legislation to address rising gas prices

• April 23, 2007 — PELOSI RELEASE - Congressman Welch Leads the Way in ‘Greening’ the Capitol

• April 20, 2007 — Welch successful in amending bill to modernize over 20 year-old Army Corps review process

• April 14, 2007 — Welch proud of Vermont’s role in national Step It Up activism

• April 2, 2007 — Welch kicks off energy tour

• April 2, 2007 — Welch reacts to Supreme Court ruling on C02

• March 23, 2007 — House votes to impose date certain to end Iraq war

• March 20, 2007 — Welch encourages restoring local EPA funding from Bush cuts

• March 19, 2007 — Welch seeks to advance carbon neutrality legislation

• February 5, 2007 — Welch announces 'carbon neutral' congressional office

• January 30, 2007 — Statement from Rep. Welch: Political Interference With Global Warming Science

• January 18, 2007 — Welch backs Act ending oil subsidies to fund renewable energy

• May 10, 2001 — Charting a New Energy Future