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b) Do you support international emissions targets aimed at reducing the effects of climate change? |
| No |
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c) Do you support allowing energy producers to trade carbon credits under a "cap and trade" system? |
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d) Do you support strengthening fuel efficiency standards on all gasoline and diesel-powered engines, including cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles? |
| Yes |
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e) Do you support domestic oil exploration in federally-protected areas? |
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f) Do you support federal funding for the development of alternative energy? |
| Yes |
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g) Do you support the development of nuclear reactors? |
| No |
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a) Do you support enacting environmental regulations aimed at reducing the effects of climate change? |
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- Denny Rehberg. 2008. Project Vote Smart: Montana Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "c) Support increased development of traditional energy resources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil);" "f) Support domestic oil exploration in areas that are currently restricted;" "g) Encourage further development and use of alternative fuels;" "h) Support the use of ethanol as an alternative fuel;" "i) Support research and development of nuclear reactors as an alternative energy source;" "Other: I am working to increase and diversify our sources of "Made-in-America" energy on a sustainable, long term basis. Montana's resources will be a major piece in the energy independence puzzle for our country. By combining these incredible natural resources with the breakthrough research occurring in our state's universities and high tech companies, Montana will be America's energy producer. We have both the ingenuity and innovative, skilled workforce to attain energy independence and protect our environment."
- Denny Rehberg. Montana Voter Guide: 2008 Montana Federal Races. Responded STRONGLY OPPOSE to the question: "Q5: Global warming is a problem requiring increased regulation." (www.montanavoterguide.com)
- Environment America. 2009. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Ratings. Denny Rehberg supported the interests of Environment America 27 percent in 2009. (votesmart.org)
- Denny Rehberg. Montana Voter Guide: 2008 Montana Federal Races. Responded STRONGLY OPPOSE to the question: "Q3: Please gauge your support of the Cap and Trade legislation currently before Congress." (www.montanavoterguide.com)
- Denny Rehberg. Montana Voter Guide: 2008 Montana Federal Races. Responded TOO STRINGENT to the question: "Q4: In your opinion, environmental regulations in the United States are:" (www.montanavoterguide.com)
- Denny Rehberg. HR 2454. 111th Congress. To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Project Vote Smart Summary: Denny Rehberg voted NO on 26 June 2009. (votesmart.org)
- Denny Rehberg. Issue Position: Developing Montana Made Energy. "As a member of the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, I am working hard in Congress to drive new technology breakthroughs and create incentives for renewable energy production. We must remain committed to developing our vast resources in an environmentally-sound manner that will provide good jobs and low energy prices for Montana's families. * Cosponsored the 25 by 25 initiative that establishes a goal that by 2025, no less than 25% of our energy consumption will be provided by renewable energy generated from U.S. agriculture, forestry and working land. * As a member of the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, Congressman Rehberg has a seat at the table in Dept of Energy funding priorities and worked to secure necessary research dollars for MSU for clean coal technology like the Center for Zero Emissions Research Technology. * Helped craft and pass a comprehensive energy policy that creates a balanced framework to provide more American made energy through the development of coal, oil, gas, cellulosic ethanol, wind, and other sources, while at the same time promoting conservation and the development of new technologies." (votesmart.org)
- Denny Rehberg. Issue Position: Energy Policy. "Unfortunately, our energy problems are not confined to oil production. Despite growing demand, our natural gas production has fallen 14 percent since 1973. Yet, nearly 40 percent of our gas resources in the Rocky Mountains are off-limits to production and most of the submerged lands under federal waters are off-limits to gas leasing until 2012.The result: natural gas prices are higher in some parts of the country than they were just a couple of years ago. This price increase, while affecting all consumers, is hitting those of us in farm country particularly hard because higher natural gas prices mean increased fertilizer costs. This illustrates the important point that high energy prices effect virtually every aspect of our nation's economy....Simply put, we must increase our power generation and transportation capabilities. If we don't start developing some of our natural resources now, the California crisis of a year ago will become the national crisis of tomorrow.Fortunately, America has the tools to confront these energy problems, and we must use them. While energy conservation is critical, the U.S. cannot conserve its way out of this energy crunch. It is vitally important that we take steps to increase domestic energy production through access to and exploration of oil and gas prospects such as Artic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), and through new and expanded energy delivery infrastructure, advanced coal technology, nuclear power, and solar and wind power. We also have to explore alternative renewable fuels, such as ethanol, which burns clean and supplies an important and profitable market for agriculture products." (votesmart.org)
- Denny Rehberg. Rehberg Bill Rolls Back Massive EPA Power Grab. 21 January 2010. "This decision means the federal government now has the authority to regulate everything from carbon dioxide to water vapor. Every breath we take, every word we utter is now subject to EPA regulations. The American people need room to breathe so I've sponsored HR 391 to do just that. I hope my colleagues will join me because the hot air that comes out of the U.S. House would qualify us as a superfund site. This is an effort to pour cement into the gears of an economic recovery. Worse, it's an end-around on the American people. The EPA works for us, not the other way around." (votesmart.org)
- Denny Rehberg. Issue Position: Energy. "Montana has the potential to lead America to energy independence. With our abundant supply of coal, oil, natural gas, wind, hydropower, solar, biomass, and geothermal sources of energy, we just need to take the necessary steps to turn these options into solutions. As a member of the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, I am working hard in Congress to drive new technology breakthroughs and create incentives for renewable energy production. We must remain committed to developing our vast resources in an environmentally-sound manner that will provide good jobs and low energy prices for Montana's families" (votesmart.org)
- Denny Rehbery. Rehberg, Herseth Sandlin Introduce Bipartisan "LEASE Act" to Reign in Agency Overregulation. 13 May 2010. "An unelected bureaucrat doesn't have the authority to make policy over the objections of the American people and Congress," said Rehberg, a member of the Congressional Western Caucus. "While protecting the environment is important, so is protecting the economy, and the last thing we need is Washington picking winners and losers in an already struggling economy." (votesmart.org)
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| I am strongly opposed to any form of cap and trade legislation because it would have a devastating effect on Montana's economy. While traditional energy sources remain an integral part of our energy supply, I support the comprehensive use of our vast energy resources. To achieve true energy independence, America needs to pursue an "all-of-the-above" energy plan that includes oil, natural gas, coal, hydro, wind, geothermal, biomass, solar and nuclear energy.
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