Sentences with phrase «for energy independence»

How do we balance one neighbor not wanting to «look at solar panels» versus our need for energy independence and someone willing to front the money to buy that independence through solar?
We can't afford the luxury of ruling out any alternative plan for energy independence.
The first Republican policy was good for energy independence and good for the environment.
See how the drive for energy independence can benefit us all.
On his goal for energy independence, he said he would pave the way for companies to ramp up development of domestic supplies.
I disagree with him about the need for energy independence.
Leaders from both parties have agreed to hold a one - day energy summit to help develop a plan for energy independence.
If you think ethanol is good for energy independence, the environment or even your gas tank.
, chairman of the House Select Committee for Energy Independence and Climate Change, accessed all the earlier draft documents from the EPA, and said in a statement today that the ANPR released today significantly watered down the findings from the agency's experts.
The 1,700 - mile pipeline will create jobs and prosperity for Americans while adding a strategic asset in our country's quest for energy independence from hostile nations and questionable alliances.
Hall, a longtime activist and a former county legislator, talks about his feelings on his opponent's 12 - year record and his call for a moonshot program for energy independence.
«By proposing to open up nearly the entire [outer continental shelf] for potential oil and gas exploration, the United States can advance the goal of moving from aspiring for energy independence to attaining energy dominance,» said Interior Counselor for Energy Policy Vincent DeVito, in a press release.
Newton, who doesn't own the stock but has his eye on it, says investors have to believe that the U.S. will continue its push for energy independence and that natural gas prices will remain low enough to keep it a more cost - effective way to fuel up.
But electronics are a mainstay for companies like ERI, especially since many contain «precious metals» like platinum, iridium and others that could have large implications for energy independence and renewable energy in the United States.
From a statement made by Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton in mid-July: «If offshore drilling would provide short - term relief at the pump or a long - term strategy for energy independence, it would be worthy of our consideration, regardless of the risks.
A related point I have been trying to make is that there are strong forces for energy independence, or «resiliency» as some say, in the USA that are motivated to promote plug - in cars.
«The U.S. and Europe can not produce enough plant feedstocks to meet targets» for biofuel production — even with cellulosic corn — as defined by government mandates, which are largely being driven by a growing demand for energy independence and national security concerns, said Thurmond.
Plug In America is a coalition of early adopters that passionately advocate for energy independence and clean air.
But if you look at the political demographics for Energy Independence, things change dramatically.
It's a massive redistribution of wealth, further limits our freedoms all under the guise of reducing an essential trace greenhouse gas, and does next to nil for energy independence.
«As a country with a significant proportion of renewable energy in its grid, relatively low solar uptake and a tremendous desire for energy independence, we've observed a keen interest from New Zealanders in the upcoming launch of our home energy solution,» he said.
This is a bill for energy independence after a devastating oil spill, a bill to hold polluters accountable, a bill for billions of dollars to create the next generation of jobs, and a bill to end America's addiction to foreign oil.»
Political declarations for energy independence were ridiculed in policy circles and late - night comedy shows as empty rhetoric.
As a native New Yorker (long ago decamped for the Midwest) thanks for taking care of the Grand Old Girl, she stands for Energy Independence now too!!
After the oil embargo, and because of the public outcry for energy independence, opposition to the Alaskan pipeline weakened, giving Nixon the support he needed.
Pickens is Campaigning for Energy Independence As the presidential campaign enters the home stretch, and the candidates continue hammering home their messages on the key issues of the day — among them, of course, energy independence and energy prices — it
As we've reported previously, House Select Committee for Energy Independence and Global Warming Chair Ed Markey sent a letter to Bush yesterday urging him to abide by the recommendations of the EPA.
The quest for energy independence, environmental change, and funding for stem cell research are obvious examples, but many other critical issues such as the world's food supply, nuclear proliferation, and so on, have important scientific components.
Ebinger has served on the boards of oil and gas companies and several non-profits, including serving as chairman at both the Chemical and Biological Arms Control Institute and Americans for Energy Independence.
Though their impact is underappreciated, it is nevertheless substantial, and the urgent need for energy independence, economic growth, and emissions abatement has sparked renewed interest from the highest levels of the federal government.
The centerpiece of the region's plan for energy independence, the site is meant to produce 200MW of energy from solar thermal and photovoltaic technologies, and is slated to host renewable energy firms, a business incubator and the headquarters of the Eilat - Eilot Renewable Energy Administration.
«By proposing to open up nearly the entire OCS [Outer Continental Shelf] for potential oil and gas exploration, the United States can advance the goal of moving from aspiring for energy independence to attaining energy dominance,» explained Vincent DeVito, the Interior Department's Counselor for Energy Policy.
Graham consistently made the point that addressing climate would be good for energy independence, job creation, and national security.
Considered one of the top energy experts in the world, Pickens is regularly seen on CNBC and Bloomberg talking about his «Pickens plan» for energy independence.
«The U.S. has not faced up to the problem of negative oil shocks» and the need for energy independence he says — another reason to invest elsewhere.
A «Manhattan Project» for energy independence would seek new energy sources, including hydrogen - based fuels, to reduce the nation's dependence on Middle Eastern oil.
The short answers are «No» for energy independence and «some but not much» for global warming.
Leschine says the Q Microbe is important because it can do so many things: provide a clean alternative to fossil fuels that can be produced in a way that is carbon neutral, help to boost rural economies, and aid the nation's quest for energy independence.
«There's a consensus that we need to spend the money in order to prove or disprove this,» says a senior staffer on the House Select Committee for Energy Independence and Global Warming.
Much of Germany's surplus electricity has found its way into the Polish market, further bolstering talk about a need for energy independence, Sufin - Jacquemart said.
Now he submits a plan for energy independence?
As I said in the book review (and elsewhere), I agree with him that many of the plans for energy independence are pie in the sky.
«It's business as usual for China,» said Mr. Sensenbrenner, the ranking Republican on the House Select Committee for Energy Independence and Global Warming.
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