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08-07-2006, 09:52 AM
The energy issue is the "greatest challenge of this generation," (http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/08072006/nhnews-ph-por-energy1st.dist.html)
Beth LaMontagne - Sea Coast Online - August 6, 2006
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Kimberly White - Reuters
PORTSMOUTH - As the temperature soared into the 100s, PSNH warned of rolling blackouts and gas prices stayed steady at more than $3 a gallon, energy was a popular issue on the 1st Congressional District campaign trail this past week.
Rep. Jeb Bradley, R-N.H., released a statement in support of developing alternative fuels after attending the opening of a new biodiesel station at the University of New Hampshire. This facility will be used to fuel certain university, state and municipal vehicles with a 20 percent blend of biodiesel. The "proud owner of a Ford Escape hybrid SUV," Bradley has co-sponsored legislation to increase tax credits for fuel-efficient cars. He has also supported repealing the tax and tariff on imported ethanol in hopes of increasing availability.
Democratic candidate Jim Craig's campaign also issued a press release, this one slamming the congressman and his energy policy. The campaign mentions Bradley's vote against a 2005 energy bill (HR 6) that, in part, would have given millions to investing in new energy technology and allotted $15.3 million for low-income fuel assistance.
If elected, Craig would support more low-income fuel assistance, funding new energy technology and increased tax credits for hybrid cars.
Fellow Democrat Carol Shea-Porter sees energy issues and protecting the environment as going hand-in-hand. Shea-Porter also favors tax credits for hybrid car owners as well as industries that stop polluting the land, air and waterways. Shea-Porter said she also wants to see the creation of an independent government agency that would recruit top scientists to develop clean, alternative energy sources.
"We need an emergency conservation program in this country now," she said. "The direction has to come from the federal government."
Democrat Gary Dodds calls the energy issue the "greatest challenge of this generation," adding Congress should raise fuel-efficiency standards for cars, give tax incentives to individuals who use new energy technologies and end subsidies for big oil companies.
"It's really sustainability versus the reality," Dodds said. "We need to do something right now. We can't wait any longer."
Dave Jarvis agrees with his fellow Democrats when it comes to tax credits and encouraging new technology, but says there should be more government oversight.
"I think people should be reminded of Enron and what they did to maximize their profits," he said. "When you have the entire energy industry entirely privatized and very little oversight ... there's room for abuse."
Republican Michael Callis said he is working on a proposal that would divert $9 billion from the war in Iraq to the University of New Hampshire to fund ways of harnessing energy from the sea. This technology could then be sold around the world, further funding the economy here at home, Callis said.
Beth LaMontagne - Sea Coast Online - August 6, 2006
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/3_25_per_gallon_of_Gasoline.jpg
Kimberly White - Reuters
PORTSMOUTH - As the temperature soared into the 100s, PSNH warned of rolling blackouts and gas prices stayed steady at more than $3 a gallon, energy was a popular issue on the 1st Congressional District campaign trail this past week.
Rep. Jeb Bradley, R-N.H., released a statement in support of developing alternative fuels after attending the opening of a new biodiesel station at the University of New Hampshire. This facility will be used to fuel certain university, state and municipal vehicles with a 20 percent blend of biodiesel. The "proud owner of a Ford Escape hybrid SUV," Bradley has co-sponsored legislation to increase tax credits for fuel-efficient cars. He has also supported repealing the tax and tariff on imported ethanol in hopes of increasing availability.
Democratic candidate Jim Craig's campaign also issued a press release, this one slamming the congressman and his energy policy. The campaign mentions Bradley's vote against a 2005 energy bill (HR 6) that, in part, would have given millions to investing in new energy technology and allotted $15.3 million for low-income fuel assistance.
If elected, Craig would support more low-income fuel assistance, funding new energy technology and increased tax credits for hybrid cars.
Fellow Democrat Carol Shea-Porter sees energy issues and protecting the environment as going hand-in-hand. Shea-Porter also favors tax credits for hybrid car owners as well as industries that stop polluting the land, air and waterways. Shea-Porter said she also wants to see the creation of an independent government agency that would recruit top scientists to develop clean, alternative energy sources.
"We need an emergency conservation program in this country now," she said. "The direction has to come from the federal government."
Democrat Gary Dodds calls the energy issue the "greatest challenge of this generation," adding Congress should raise fuel-efficiency standards for cars, give tax incentives to individuals who use new energy technologies and end subsidies for big oil companies.
"It's really sustainability versus the reality," Dodds said. "We need to do something right now. We can't wait any longer."
Dave Jarvis agrees with his fellow Democrats when it comes to tax credits and encouraging new technology, but says there should be more government oversight.
"I think people should be reminded of Enron and what they did to maximize their profits," he said. "When you have the entire energy industry entirely privatized and very little oversight ... there's room for abuse."
Republican Michael Callis said he is working on a proposal that would divert $9 billion from the war in Iraq to the University of New Hampshire to fund ways of harnessing energy from the sea. This technology could then be sold around the world, further funding the economy here at home, Callis said.