High energy costs are affecting consumers throughout the nation. They have resulted in increased transportation, food and manufacturing prices that continue to place an overwhelming burden on families and threaten the prosperity of our country. Congressman Dreier has worked to address this issue by supporting initiatives that promote conservation and energy efficiency, utilize alternative energy sources, expand our domestic supplies of oil and natural gas, and provide necessary protections to ensure that consumers are charged a fair price at the pump.
Promote Conservation and Efficiency
Congressman Dreier believes reducing our dependence on fossil fuels is critical to achieving energy security. Innovations in efficiency and conservation will lower energy costs for consumers, and alleviate air pollution in our region. MORE
Increase Our Alternative Energy Supply
Congressman Dreier believes that we must reinvest in American energy solutions that draw upon all of our resources. He supports efforts to expand the supply of not only our conventional energy sources, such as oil and natural gas, but also to increase the use of solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear and alternative fuels. MORE
Increase Our Domestic Energy Supply
Congressman Dreier believes we must responsibly explore and produce American-made energy that will create jobs here at home and bring down the price at the pump. MORE
Protect Consumers
Congressman Dreier believes that we must be vigilant about any potential price gouging. MORE