Ed Whitfield: “Do you think the average citizen understands the potential impact of this?”

May I ask how much time is remaining on both sides? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has 20 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Illinois has 13\1/2\ minutes remaining.

We must do more to decrease our dependence on foreign oil and expand our use of renewable energy sources that boost economic development in our rural areas...

Well, some States would disagree with that. I've talked to many of them, and they view--even though you went through a process, that you set the standard.

In my view, an appliance that saves a few dollars per year on energy but doesn't work as well is being penny wise and pound foolish.