Energy Rising energy prices are taking their toll on American families across the country. Although the prices of oil and gasoline have fallen recently, we still have an energy crisis.
Our energy policy prohibits exploration and production which threatens our economy and our national security. Congress must allow domestic production, encourage conservation, and increase development of renewables and alternatives.
Increasing Domestic Energy Production:
- Allow access to areas containing abundant sources of energy such as the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), and the Mountain West for exploration and development.
- Allow the oil and gas industry to invest in refinery construction through tax incentives.
- Streamline the permitting process to expedite construction of new plants.
- Reform tort laws so that American energy production is not restricted by environmentalist lawsuits.
- Nuclear energy is a cost effective source for producing electricity with zero emissions. We must build new reactors and adopt the French model of recycling nuclear fuel.
- Coal is an abundant and reliable American source of energy. Clean coal technology is vital for improving electricity generation, and we must continue investing in this technology.
Promoting Conservation and Efficiency:
- Provide research tax credits for research and development of new and improved energy efficient products.
- Provide tax incentives for the construction of energy efficient buildings to lower consumption rates.
- Provide tax credits for improving energy efficiency on existing homes.
Encouraging the Development of Alternative Energy Sources:
- Increase investments in research, development, and deployment of alternative energy sources.
- Limit regulation of energy markets so that prices are set by supply and demand, and new technologies can find their way to the marketplace.
PRESS RELEASES
Culberson Statement on the Democrats No Energy Plan, 9/23/08
Working to Make America Energy Independent , 7/17/08
A Bad Trade, 6/04/08
Congressman Culberson Votes Against Higher Energy Taxes, 2/28/08
The No Energy Bill, 12/21/07
Culberson Votes Against Higher Gas Prices and Energy Costs, 12/06/07
SPONSORED / COSPONSORED LEGISLATION IN THE 111th CONGRESS
H.R. 2300 - American Energy Innovation Act
SPONSORED / COSPONSORED LEGISLATION IN THE 110th CONGRESS
H.R. 6137 - To remove the additional tariff on ethanol
H.R. 6566 - American Energy Act
H.R. 2208 – Coal Liquid Fuel Act
H.R.2279 – To expedite the construction of new refining capacity on closed military installations in the United States, and for other purposes.
H.R.6579 – New Resources for Domestic Consumption Act of 2008
H.R.7032 – To improve interagency coordination and cooperation in the processing of Federal permits for production of domestic oil and gas resources.
H.R. 6709 - National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act
H.R. 6107 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act
H.R. 6108 - Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2008
H.R. 6211 - Oil Shale Opportunity Act of 2008
H.R. 5656 - To repeal a requirement with respect to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels
H.R. 2784 - National Environment and Energy Development Act
H.R. 3089 - No More Excuses Energy Act
H.R. 5232 - To provide that no Federal or State requirement to increase energy efficient lighting in public buildings shall require a hospital, school, day care center, mental health facility, or nursing home to install or utilize such energy efficient lighting if the lighting contains mercury
H.R. 5616 - Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act, To provide for the repeal of the phase out of incandescent light bulbs unless the Comptroller General makes certain specific findings.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Rick Smalley's Energy Vision for 2050 - Using single walled carbon nanotubes spun into quantum wires
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Unlocking ANWR Exploration
Interview with World Energy CEO, Richard Loomis, Regarding America's Current Energy Issues
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