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Part of that effort has been in continuing the research and development of technology to convert the kinetic energy of waves, currents, and tidal streams into electricity. I believe that there is a great deal of potential for coastal South Carolina to be a leader in this form of renewable energy. I am also a strong believer of hydrogen energy, especially since South Carolina is one of the national leaders in hydrogen energy research. I was also proud to be a cosponsor of legislation that has been championed by my friend and fellow member of the South Carolina delegation, Congressman Bob Inglis, which is entitled the H-Prize Act of 2007. This legislation directs the Secretary of Energy to award competitive cash prizes biennially to advance the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of hydrogen energy technologies. I strongly believe that if we do not invest in American energy resources such as additional refining capacity and allowing more nuclear power to come on-line, the price we all currently see at the gas pump will have nowhere to go but up.
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