Political Quotes

“First, I oppose the amendment because the Department of Energy is charged with implementing congressionally directed energy efficiency standards. They are implementing the laws we passed. The Department of Energy drafts energy efficiency regulations with the full participation of the manufacturers and the public at large, and they do issue their guidelines and regulations for review. The end result is people save money. They save money on water heaters. They save money on what it costs to wash clothes at home and on refrigerators. When these standards are set forth, they also promote innovation. You get a lot of new inventions across the country, and we can see the results of that every day. The benefits are real. As a result of the Department of Energy's efficiency actions in the past, cost savings for American families and businesses are projected to reach nearly $2 trillion by 2030. It not only makes sense for the consumer. Frankly, it makes sense for the country because it means that the systems to supply the energy are also more efficient. It drives us to be better at what we do. It is estimated per household the energy efficiencies achieved already have amounted to over $6,000 of savings for every American every month when you pay every one of those bills: your gas bills, your electric bills, everything else you have to pay for in your house.…”