Congressman Russ Carnahan has become a leader in energy policy and believes that we must direct revenue to research and development programs in order to find and implement alternative and renewable fuels that do not lead to global warming and provide for a strong economy. Congressman Carnahan believes it is important to move away from an oil-dependent economy especially when most of that oil is imported from unstable regions of the world.

As a former member of the Science and Technology Committee and the founding Member of the House High-Performance Building Caucus, Rep. Carnahan has had a strong hand in promoting a new energy efficient lifestyle.

Congressman Carnahan has voted in favor of restricting oil companies and supports programs for new independent energy sources while calling to diversify biofuels. Likewise, he has taken an active role by sponsoring bills to address climate change in union with the global community. Congressman Carnahan is committed to promoting affordable alternative energy sources for industry and both new and existing residences.