Wayne Allard: “I wish to bring the Senate's attention to the importance of energy literacy to a national energy policy. The National…”

“I wish to bring the Senate's attention to the importance of energy literacy to a national energy policy. The National Energy Policy Development Group recommended an energy literacy project in the May 2001, National Energy Policy. You can find it on the first page of Chapter Two, entitled ``Striking Home.'' The recommendation states, ``The NEPD Group recommends that the President direct the Secretary of Energy to explore potential opportunities to develop educational programs related to energy development and use. This should include possible legislation to create public awareness programs about energy. Such programs should be long term in nature, should be funded and managed by the respective energy industries, and should include information on energy's compatibility with a clean environment.'' The legislation currently under consideration in the House/Senate conference addresses a lot of important issues but these are tactical issues relating to energy. In order to better solve the Nation's long-term energy security or energy needs we must address public education.”