We are not there quite yet. There is much more to accomplish regarding smart grid technology as well as the regulations and policies that go...
Does anybody else have a comment on that?
I am calling for some massive additional more effective regulation to regulate the standards, responsibility, accepting the responsibility a...
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate it.
Smart grid technology will play a critical role in making all Americans smarter and better informed about how we use our energy.
Many witnesses at the hearings held in 2007 told us this legislation, if enacted, would decimate the domestic hardrock mining industry.
There is not one silver bullet to deal with it.
Energy efficiency improvements can provide a combination of direct consumer benefits that will persist for many years.
Addressing our energy needs in a responsible and sustainable way is necessary for our national security, our economy and our environment.
We may not be able to rely on foreign imports forever.
Members from western states like mine will fight vigorously to keep these jobs, because the West cannot survive on tourism alone.
We should hold a hearing focusing on the importance of an expanded domestic mineral supply.
We think we roughly saved 4,200 homes by doing that.
I always like to see a local government guy make good.
The most affordable kilowatt of energy is the one that is not used.
Members from Western States like mine will fight vigorously to keep these jobs because the West cannot survive off of tourism alone.
This reliance threatens our economic security.
Homes and other buildings are prime targets for improving efficiency--they account for 70 percent of our electricity use.
