So if we are locked into the road of cap and trade, then I implore you to construct a system that is simple and transparent.

I think it's important we try to have an understanding of this aspect of the cap and trade bill.

I have been a forceful advocate over time for a carbon charge approach, as opposed to cap and trade.

Have any of these models looked at the potential benefits for energy efficiency and what that would mean if there were an emphasis on energy efficiency as part of a policy change to address climate change?

Yes. The Energy Information Administration, in our analysis, also incorporated most of the provisions related to energy efficiency that were in the H.R. 2454, and they do provide a cost-effective means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions…

A key uncertainty is how the models handle the recession and recovery.

My State of New Hampshire is part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative that is already involved in a program to address carbon reductions among our utilities.

Addressing the issue of climate change will require major transformation of our energy sectors.

We have grave concerns about giving wilderness designation to lands adjacent to the border, with all the inherent security issues such as illegal trespass, illegal transport of drugs and of people, land desecration, while putting life and…

Years of negotiation and cooperation have resulted in the legislation being introduced today.

Let us go ahead with our hearing on Dr. McNutt and Dr. Majumdar.

Senator Bingaman and Senator Udall's legislation provides us with much needed clarity on public lands conservation.