Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"Notwithstanding this success energy efficiency continues to be the most cost effective strategy for enhancing economic and energy security."

"We thank Senators Bingaman and Murkowski for introducing this bill and for moving the discussion forward."

"This provision alone is expected to save enough electricity by 2020 to serve 350,000 homes."

"This is a hearing on legislation to strengthen two programs that are central to improving the Nation's efficient use of energy."