Charles F. Bass: “This is a unique opportunity, once again, to turn the direction of America away from runaway spending.”

The bipartisan Smart Energy Act would optimize the use of energy savings performance contracts to reduce the Federal Government's energy consumption and save taxpayers' dollars as well as encourage economic growth and create jobs by…

It is important for, in addition to low regulation, low taxes, it is important to promote firstly the creation and growth of small businesses in this country.

I believe that this committee has enormous challenges over the next month or two, but also enormous opportunities.

I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for having this hearing on what should be a commonsense component of our Nation's energy strategy, i.e., energy efficiency.