Issue Position: Energy & Environment

Issue Position

Issue Position: Energy & Environment

Energy & Environment
Senator Warner believes we need to reduce our dependence on foreign oil while investing in new technologies that reduce harmful emissions that contribute to climate change. He favors an "all of the above," portfolio approach that employs solar, wind, bio-fuels, nuclear energy and next generation battery technologies. Senator Warner believes we need to invest in research that focuses on using carbon capture technology so we can continue to use our domestic resources, such as coal, more responsibly. The science surrounding climate change supports the need for dramatic changes in policy, and Senator Warner believes any comprehensive legislation to address this issue must be balanced with the need to keep our economy viable during this challenging time.

Senator Warner's Progress:

* In May 2010, Senator Warner joined a bipartisan group of senators to introduce the HOMESTAR Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, legislation that will provide targeted incentives for homeowners who make energy efficiency investments in their homes.

* In March 2010, Senator Warner praised the Obama Administration's plan to allow oil and gas exploration off the coast of Virginia. He continues to work with his Senate colleagues to find appropriate revenue-sharing formulas between the federal and state governments.

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