2016 IA Senate race: on Energy & Oil


Rob Hogg: Wind & solar power work; Keystone pipeline unneeded

The good news is that solutions to climate change already are known, State Sen. Rob Hogg says. It's just a matter of getting Congress to act on implementing them: "We have lots of solutions that work," Hogg said. We don't need the Keystone pipeline. We don't need the Bakken pipeline."

What is needed is more solutions like the hybrid and all-electric vehicles Hogg talked about at the kick-off of his "climate solutions" tour at an electric vehicle charging station at Paulson Electric in Cedar Rapids. The tour that will include a stop at Luther College's solar array.

"These solutions work," Hogg said. "Solar power, wind power, other renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, fuel-efficient cars, rail, walkable and bike- ag solutions that build the carbon content of our soil and retain the nutrients on the land, investments in natural resources and investments in infrastructure to safeguard people and property from extreme weather events."

Source: Sioux City Journal on 2016 Iowa Senate race

Rob Hogg: It is time to act on climate change

Hogg would like to see Congress act soon on renewing the wind energy tax credit that was allowed to expire in Dec. 2014, extend the solar energy tax credit before it expires in 2016, support the EPA's clean power plan that sets state thresholds for sustainable energy & support an upcoming UN international agreement on climate change. "It is time to act on climate change," he said. "Millions of Americans are acting to address climate change. We need Congress to join the fight against climate change.
Source: Sioux City Journal on 2016 Iowa Senate race

Patty Judge: Global warming is real and we need to take immediate action

Q: What would you do to clean up the environment? Please address global warming, water and air quality, and other issues you believe are important.

Patty Judge: Global warming is real and we need to take immediate action to preserve our environment and natural resources for future generations. I believe Iowa can be a model for the clean energy economy and I'm proud of the work I've done to promote renewable fuels and wind energy in the state. On the federal level, we must continue to fund programs like the production tax credit for wind energy. On a federal and state level we must also make funding conservation programs a priority, which is why I strongly support funding the Iowa Natural Resources and Outdoor Trust Fund to give sustainable funding to protecting our state's water and other natural resources.

Source: Vote411.org League of Women Voters on 2016 Iowa Senate Race Sep 19, 2016

Patty Judge: Move away from fossil fuels & toward a clean energy economy

Protecting our environment and natural resources for future generations is critical for Iowa and the nation. Climate change is real and we need to continue to move away from fossil fuels and toward a clean energy economy. Patty believes the success of Iowa's renewable fuel and wind energy industry can be a model for the rest of the nation. She also supports investing in research to find new solutions to meet America's long-term energy demands.
Source: 2016 Iowa Senate campaign website PattyJudgeForIowa.com Aug 8, 2016

Rob Hogg: Expand solar power, wind energy, ethanol

In the Iowa Legislature, I have worked with citizens and legislators across party lines to pass legislation to assist Iowans with flood recovery and invest in flood protection; to expand solar power, wind energy, ethanol, and biodiesel for jobs and the environment; to invest in soil conservation and clean water; to strengthen education from early childhood to college and job training; to provide health insurance for children and low-income working families.
Source: 2016 Iowa Senate campaign website, RobHogg.org Oct 9, 2015

Tom Fiegen: Transform away from fossil fuels, and towards sustainability

The United States must lead the world in tackling climate change, if we are to make certain that this planet is habitable for our children and grandchildren. We must transform our energy system away from polluting fossil fuels, and towards energy efficiency and sustainability. Millions of homes and buildings need to be weatherized, and we need to greatly accelerate technological progress in wind and solar power generation.

Unless we take bold action to address climate change, our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are going to look back on this period in history and ask a very simple question: Where were they? Why didn't the United States of America, the most powerful nation on earth, lead the international community in cutting greenhouse gas emissions and preventing the devastating damage that the scientific community told us would surely come?

Source: 2016 Iowa Senate campaign website, FiegenForUSSenate.com Oct 9, 2015

Rob Hogg: Address climate change with solutions that work for economy

Getting Congress to address climate change is critical, Hogg said. "This is a very large challenge," he said. "And there's not a single solution. There are thousands of solutions. And the good news is a lot of those solutions work for our economy. They create jobs, help businesses, help farmers, help consumers. So we need to do a whole range of things to address climate change. And we'll talk more about that in detail, but the bottom line is we need to act."
Source: Des Moines Register on 2016 Iowa Senate race Sep 22, 2015

Bob Krause: 1978: Supported bipartisan gas tax increase

Krause has held 17 jobs since 1972, mostly in local and state government and the military. The bulk of his work has involved transportation. In 2008, he spent four months abroad, working on proposals to reduce traffic congestion in the United Arab Emirates.

Krause points to a gas tax increase he helped pass in 1978 as evidence of bipartisan cooperation. The legislation won support from more Republicans than Democrats, he said. Krause chaired the House Transportation Committee during two terms.

Source: Des Moines Register on 2016 Iowa Senate race Apr 22, 2010

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