Quotes about Energy Policy

Energy Policy will be and should be driven by environmental policy in the future. Votes: 3

Subsidies are hugely important; they represent America's de facto energy policy. Votes: 2

The safest nuclear power or energy policy is to realize 'zero nuclear power.' Votes: 2

We haven't had a good energy policy in this country for decades and we're trying to get one. Votes: 2

I think Gov. Romney and Congressman Ryan are living in a fairly tale land on their energy policy. Votes: 2

Americans are paying for our lack of an energy policy with their jobs and out of their pocketbooks. Votes: 2

Conservation may be a sign of personal virtue, but it is not a sufficient basis for a sound, comprehensive energy policy. Votes: 2

We need a balanced, long term energy policy to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and preserve the beauty of the land we love. Votes: 2

One of the best things that came out of the Carter administration was the energy policy. The best things in it were renewable energy. Votes: 2

Mitt Romney's energy policy is a relic of the 19th century. We need a 21st century plan. The fate of the planet is at stake. Votes: 2

I support an all of the above energy policy, so that's not only just Keystone, that's not only just drilling, that's clean coal, that's safe nuclear. Votes: 2

I have been working for years to promote a responsible energy policy that works to increase energy efficiency and invest in alternative and renewable energy sources. Votes: 2

Every policy is shaped by two forces: background analysis and foreground politics. The political forces are loud, self-serving and, in the case of energy policy, well known. Votes: 2

Democrats with a good understanding of the need for strong energy policy in our country, especially in these difficult economic times, recognized the importance of the Keystone XL pipeline. Votes: 2

I think you could offer seven or eight different possible ends for energy policy. Climate change is one of them. Dealing with criteria pollutants is one of those related to that. Votes: 2

We can no longer continue with a status quo energy policy. We must create sustainable clean energy jobs and leave the planet to our children and grandchildren in better shape than we found it. Votes: 2

I came here to help make America more competitive and prosperous by developing an energy policy that increases conservation, promotes cleaner technologies, encourages development of renewables and enhances domestic production of gas and oil. Votes: 2

At a time when we are dealing with unpredictable suppliers of energy abroad and higher gas costs at home, the decision to increase domestic energy exploration is integral to a balanced, common sense energy policy. Votes: 2

We had some major successes and we did so because the country embraced the spirit of Earth Day and embraced this concept that we have to have forward-looking, visionary environmental policy and energy policy in this country. Votes: 2

A comprehensive national energy policy is critical to our nation's economy and our national security. Energy expenditures account for about 7% percent of our total economy and influence pricing in the much of the rest of the economy. Votes: 2

We must shift the energy policy debate in America with an increased focus on alternative and renewable fuels and Congress must pass meaningful alternative fuels and incentive programs to help move the U.S. away from dependence on foreign oil. Votes: 2

In 1973, America imported 30 percent of its crude oil needs. Today, that number has doubled to more than 60 percent. Gas prices are as high as they are now in part because we've had no comprehensive national energy policy for the past few decades. Votes: 2

There is no question we need an energy policy overhaul in America. A key part of that overhaul must include moving forward aggressively with expanding nuclear energy as a renewable energy source. Storing nuclear waste is an important piece of that effort. Votes: 2

As we get closer to the end of this Congress, we should be addressing the urgent needs of the American people - the war in Iraq, affordable health care, a sensible energy policy, quality education for our children, retirement security, and a sound and fair fiscal policy. Votes: 2

For too long, our country's version of an energy policy has consisted of Americans waking up every day and wondering how much it will cost to drive to work, how much it will cost to keep their business running, how much it will cost to heat or cool their homes. Votes: 2

I worked for the Office of Management and Budget in the White House, on nuclear energy policy. But I decided it would be much more fun to have a specialty food store, so I left Washington D.C. and moved to the Hamptons. And how glad I am that I did! Votes: 2

In the U.S. I think there are really two reasons we should pursue energy policy. One is climate change, and the second is this notion that the oil market is cartel-ized by people, some of whom are friendly, some of whom are not, some of whom are in a more ambivalent position to us. Votes: 2

Bowing to the Saudi king is not an energy policy. Votes: 0

The safest nuclear power or energy policy is to realize 'zero nuclear power. Votes: 0

We must pass a national energy policy to continue our successes in the War on Terrorism. Votes: 0

We must pass a national energy policy to continue our successes in the War on Terrorism. Votes: 0

We need to inject some old-fashioned American values and common-sense, practical thinking into our energy policy. Votes: 0

You can't have an energy policy that means you can only have a bath when the wind blows. Votes: 0

It is time for a sustainable energy policy which puts consumers, the environment, human health, and peace first. Votes: 0

Trusting your energy policy to the fossil fuel lobby is like trusting your health care system to the tobacco lobby. Votes: 0

I have a comprehensive energy policy, but it really does include fighting climate change, because I think that is a serious problem. Votes: 0

It's a lot harder to push forward things, like energy policy. There's a big dream out there about wind and solar power. Votes: 0

Through me the energy policy of the whole Common Market is being held up. Without opening old wounds, it pleases me no end. Votes: 0

Federal policy should not block those who are prepared to risk their own wealth to create an enormous energy export industry here in America. Votes: 0

The solution to our energy needs must go through a show of respect for nature, not, once again, a policy that does violence to our hills. Votes: 0

Real security, in other words, is inseparable from issues of energy policy; education; public health; preservation of soils, forests, and waters; and broadly based, sustainable prosperity. Votes: 0

Energy and environmental regulation, transportation, and broadband policy all benefit when legislators have a basic grounding in the technical concepts behind business models, products, and innovation. Votes: 0

There are 80,000 jobs in the wind energy industry right now. And you can quadruple that number, if you have the right policy in place to promote clean energy. Votes: 0

The people see that Wall Street is running our economic policy, that big oil is running our energy policy and the military industrial complex is determining our foreign policy... Votes: 0

A lot of the things that we passed in the energy policy were embedded in law, and they resulted in tremendous reductions in waste of energy in all kinds of things. Votes: 0

I was scheduled to give my first official press conference that morning anyway, 'cause I was chairman of the Governors Energy Council and I was making a press conference with regard to energy policy. Votes: 0

If we don't have a more serious energy policy, the difference between a good day and bad day for America from here on will hinge on how the 86-year-old king of Saudi Arabia manages...change. Votes: 0

Why is our (US) government the only one in the civilized world with a stupid, short-term energy policy? Why do our elected officials consider a European or Japanese-type energy tax not only unpassable but undiscussable? Votes: 0