04/12/2011
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"We need to put just as much focus on developing technologies and jobs to implement energy efficiency."
"The bill I have introduced with Senator Sanders would set a national goal for energy savings for retail electricity and natural gas distributors between 2012 and 2020."
"Until we address the demand side of the energy equation in a meaningful way, we are not going to be able to put our Nation on the right path toward a new energy economy."
"We also want to thank our own Senator Schumer for shedding the light and putting a spotlight on the energy-efficiency issue."