Let me be clear--I do not think energy efficiency solves all of our energy problems. But efficiency remains the fastest, cheapest way to start meeting our energy challenges.

I think an important corollary of the legislation is the potential for job creation that is part of what's the offset of many of these provisions.

This is something that spans regions of the country; it's something that is important regardless of what energy source you support.

thank Senator Shaheen for an invitation, and sponsoring this bipartisan bill.

Survey after survey by consumer groups... show that Americans want energy-efficient homes and that they're willing to pay a premium for them.

The number of diverse businesses and organizations lining up behind the bill is phenomenal.

S. 1000 truly represents, I believe, the people's voice in national policies, as the senators worked with businesses...

Our legislation addresses some of the largest energy users in our economy--buildings, industry and the federal government.

A national energy efficiency strategy, like the one Senator Portman and I have introduced, can have an immediate impact on job growth in this country.

But by far the greatest potential impact of this bill is from the provision on building energy codes.

We feel strongly that zero-net energy should not be the basis for setting code targets for new construction.

the Shaheen-Portman bill demonstrates that energy efficiency policy can transcend partisan politics

I want to thank you for holding a hearing on S. 1000, 'The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011'

the electric motor rebate program in Senator Shaheen's bill would be very meaningful to us.

I commend Senators Portman, as well as Shaheen, for their work on S. 1000, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011.

what happens to half of the population, who is women.

how do we ensure that women's rights aren't traded away in any negotiations.

Are you comfortable that that can be done in a way that ensures environmental safeguards?