Issue Position: Energy Independence

Issue Position

Energy independence is a national security issue, an issue of economic prosperity and an environmental issue. Cynthia Lummis believes Wyoming has the solutions Washington needs to make America energy independent and to get it done without sacrificing the environment. Wyoming's gifts to the nation include not only coal, gas, oil, wind, biomass, uranium, solar, platinum for fuel cells, helium for cryogenics and other resources, but most importantly its people. With technological expertise and the on-the-ground experience Wyoming can make energy independence happen for America. Cynthia Lummis knows to get us there, we must:

* Increase clean coal research to prevent our abundant coal resources from becoming a stranded asset.
* Increase delivery systems such as transmission lines and pipelines to transport our resources where they are needed.
* Increase our share of wind, solar, and biomass generated power.
* Identify new natural underground storage areas for fuel which are closer to the energy consumer.
* Increase gas mileage and promote hybrid technology for automobiles.
* Advance nuclear power.

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