Congressman Lamborn Advocates For Domestic Energy Production
Washington, Jul 15, 2008 -
In an effort to end American dependence on foreign oil and increase American energy independence, Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) will join ten members of the GOP to visit the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) in Golden, Colorado Friday, July 18, 2008. He will also tour the Federal Center Solar Park in Denver, Colorado.
The trip aims to shed light on solutions to the current energy crisis in America.
As gas prices escalate, Lamborn, along with his Republican colleagues, will focus on implementing an effective plan to fight for American energy independence.
Lamborn's Energy Priorities
• Conservation and efficiency
• Increased production of American energy sources
• Promoting alternative fuel
“Americans deserve answers and solutions to the energy disaster that continues to plague their pocketbooks. It is for this reason that I enthusiastically join my Republican colleagues in touring the National Renewable Energy Lab and the Denver Federal Center Solar Park in Colorado. In order to bring down the price of gas we need to tap all available domestic sources. While Democrats continue to stall on providing and implementing an actual plan to bring down gas prices, it is imperative to march forward and explore new strategies for a meaningful solution.
“As we look forward to the future of energy in our great nation, we must keep domestic production at the forefront of all plans and actions. Additionally, we must fully explore alternative energy sources. And while I am encouraged by the prospects of what this trip will reveal, it is crucial that we simultaneously press forward with plans for off-shore drilling.”—Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05)
In an effort to successfully end the energy crisis, Congressman Lamborn is a co-sponsor of the following legislation:
• H.R. 3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007
• H.R. 2279, Expand American Refining Capacity at Closed Military Bases
• H.R. 5656, To Repeal the Ban on Acquiring Alternative Fuels
• H.R. 2493, Fuel Mandate Reduction Act of 2007
• H.R. 6107, American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act
• H.R. 6108, Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2008
• H.R. 6418, DRILL NOW Act of 2008
• H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act
• H.R. 6384, Americans for American Energy Act of 2008
Lamborn Itinerary
Friday July 18, 2008
2:30 -5:10 pm MST
Locations – Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Denver Federal Center Solar Park
• Science and Technology Facility
• Outdoor test Facility
• Solar Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicles Charging Station
• Alternative Fuels User Facility
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