Issue Position: Energy

Issue Position

We need a forward-thinking energy policy more than ever. California families have suffered too much from volatile and high gas prices. The most effective way to address this problem is to reduce our consumption of oil and other fossil fuels for the economic well-being of California families, for our national security, and for the environment. I'm leading the fight for balanced policies that keep energy bills low by responsibly producing more energy domestically, investing in energy efficiency, and bringing online new forms of clean energy resources.

I have more than twenty years experience as a renewable energy expert and small businessman developing clean energy technology. I know firsthand experience that our area can become the country's leader in renewable energy use and production, creating good-paying jobs in the process. I'm committed to bringing these jobs here. In San Joaquin County, I'm working with local officials to create clean energy jobs, and I was thrilled that just this year a new company opened in Stockton, creating over 80 local jobs.

I'm the author of three bills, passed by the House of Representatives, that will help train the next generation for green jobs, increase the efficiency of our electrical grid, and invest in infrastructure for electric vehicles. I've also co-authored legislation to help spur local manufacturing of these cars.

I'll keep fighting for good energy policies that keep gas and electric bills as low as possible and create high quality jobs. With the right mix of incentives, we can greatly reduce our consumption of fossil fuels while creating new jobs and lead the world in the fight against global warming.

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