Energy
Congressman Reichert believes that the United States must look beyond oil to fuel the future. There’s a fundamental problem with simply being reliant on oil — it is a fossil fuel drawing on finite, dwindling resources. Additionally, our reliance on oil contributes to CO2 emissions. Renewable energy resources — such as wind and cellulosic ethanol — are constantly replenished.
Energy independence enhances national security. When it comes to providing for our energy demands, there isn’t a one sure solution.
The nation’s energy policy should provide both diversity and security, by investing in multiple sources, especially renewable sources and new technology such as plug-in hybrids. By not leaning on one source – oil – we make our country safer and healthier at the same time.
Congressman Reichert's work on energy includes:
- Co-sponsor of and voted for legislation to advance hydrogen energy technologies: the H-Prize Act of 2007 would award competitive cash prizes biennially to advance the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of hydrogen energy technologies.
- Improves Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The law sets a target of 35 miles per gallon for the combined fleet of cars and light trucks by model year 2020.
- Improves the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The law sets a modified standard that starts at 9.0 billion gallons in 2008 and rises to 36 billion gallons by 2022.
- Sets Higher Energy Efficiency Equipment Standards. The adopted bill includes a variety of new standards for lighting and for residential and commercial appliance equipment. The equipment includes residential refrigerators, freezers, refrigerator-freezers, metal halide lamps, and commercial walk-in coolers and freezers.
- Repeals Oil and Gas Tax Incentives. The enacted law includes repeal of two tax subsidies in order to offset the estimated cost to implement the CAFE imporovements. The law sets a target of 35 miles per gallon for the combined fleet of cars and light trucks by model year 2020.The law sets a modified standard that starts at 9.0 billion gallons in 2008 and rises to 36 billion gallons by 2022.The adopted bill includes a variety of new standards for lighting and for residential and commercial appliance equipment. The equipment includes residential refrigerators, freezers, refrigerator-freezers, metal halide lamps, and commercial walk-in coolers and freezers.The enacted law includes repeal of two tax subsidies in order to offset the estimated cost to implement the CAFE imporovements.
- Voted for H.R. 1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act: This bill increases penalties for price gouging on gasoline in times of national emergencies.
Related
News:
House Passes Reichert Energy Legislation
(Press Releases - 9.25.2008)
House Passes Energy Bill, Reichert Says “A Step Forward, but More Must be Done”
(Press Releases - 9.16.2008)
Reichert Introduces Bill to Allow Advanced Biofuels in Strategic Petroleum Reserve
(Press Releases - 8.5.2008)
Reichert Plug-In Hybrid Measure Passes House Committee
(Press Releases - 7.16.2008)
House Passes Reichert Amendment to Ease Congestion and Pain at the Pump
(Press Releases - 6.26.2008)
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