Survey of 2021 Senate campaign websites: on Energy & Oil
Carla Sands:
Base energy policy on open markets and competition
U.S. energy policy should reflect the economic, environmental, and national security benefits of open markets and competition. Regrettably, recent actions by the Biden administration are taking the opposite approach. Keep-it-in-the-ground policies
like canceling the Keystone XL pipeline or banning new lease sales for oil and gas on federal lands won't meaningfully change the demand for oil and gas.
Source: 2021 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website CarlaSands.com
Oct 20, 2021
Marjorie K. Eastman:
Capitalize on renewable energy, creating jobs
Clean energy jobs were long considered an industry of the future. That future is now, and we must capitalize on this valuable opportunity to harness the power of our environment while creating thousands of jobs.
Marjorie will lead from the front to bring our best and brightest minds together as we tackle how to make energy cleaner and more reliable, which will make our economy and country stronger.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
Alex Padilla:
For expanding clean-tech manufacturing and solar power
Fighting climate change & protecting our environment: He passed legislation increasing California's renewable energy standards, expanding clean-tech manufacturing and solar power,
developing clean fuels, and modernizing the electrical grid. He also passed the nation's first statewide ban on single use plastic bags.
Source: 2021 CA Senate campaign website Alex-Padilla.com
Oct 5, 2021
Haneefah Khaaliq:
Invest in clean and renewable energy & green products
Form a new task force of energy experts and energy providers/suppliers for the purpose of discovering how we can best move forward together toward using cleaner forms of energy for the good of all humanity over time (also for moving away from
fracking); in a way that doesn't isolate suppliers but includes them and their many workers in the process. Workers should not be forced to leave their fossil fuel industry jobs but given the opportunity to transition with the employers.
- Create legislation that invests in the economic transition to zero emission vehicles, clean and renewable energy, and green products
- Create legislation that helps prevent global warming and reduces carbon emissions
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Create legislation that provides funding to update our power grid
- Create legislation that uses a combination of economic incentives and penalizations for carbon emissions
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
Matt Dolan:
All-of-the-above instead of Green New Deal
Ohio's farmers feed America and yet, under the Biden tax and regulatory agenda, they remain under threat. I will not compromise when it comes to protecting Ohio's agricultural industry, workers and family farms. I will oppose the steady creep of
Washington's environmental burdens, and policies such as the Green New Deal, that reduce American competitiveness, the strength of our markets and the standing of Ohio agriculture.
The greatest accomplishment of President Trump's time in office was rescinding the Obama regulatory agenda to make America an energy-independent nation. Ohio is a national leader in natural gas, coal and renewable energy production. This is vital to
America's national security, Ohio's local economy, and the strength of our schools and local communities.
Dolan sponsored multiple bills to encourage all-of-the-above energy policy and promote innovation in energy production in Ohio.
Source: 2021 OH Senate campaign website DolanForOhio.com
Sep 21, 2021
Craig Snyder:
Climate change is real, requires amelioration not regulation
We know climate change is real and that it's a real threat to the next generation's prosperity and security. It thus requires amelioration, but we will not allow this challenge to be a Trojan horse for socialism, nor for the
bizarre anti-Americanism of the left which would intentionally choke our economy with regulations and expenses not equally imposed on our main economic and geopolitical competitor, China.
Source: 2021 PA Senate campaign website CraigSnyderForSenate.com
Sep 20, 2021
Jane Timken:
Continued exploration, development of oil and gas resources
I support the continued exploration and development of
Ohio's oil and gas resources.
Source: 2021 OH Senate campaign website JaneTimkenForOH.com
Sep 12, 2021
Tim Shepard:
Incentivize development and growth of green economy
In order to protect our natural resources and maintain healthy ecosystems which sustain an ever-growing population, we must push for programs that create career training and support for workers in carbon and methane intensive sectors to transition
to good, union jobs in green industries. We must also invest publicly to incentivize the development and growth of new and existing sectors in a green economy to build the world for the 21st century and beyond
Given the levels of greenhouse gas emissions still being poured into the atmosphere, we must work to reduce our own emissions by at least 40%, as well as working closely with other countries to provide economic support
for every nation to ensure they can enjoy the comforts of modernity in a sustainable way. This includes efforts to drive the expansion of low- and zero-emissions energy production.
Source: 2021 MO Senate campaign website TShepard.com
Sep 2, 2021
Valerie McCray:
Renew energy sources with clean and sustainable options
She respects science and research and looks forward to embracing technology that promises to renew our sources of energy with clean and sustainable options that will strengthen our communities and safeguard our Nation. She strongly believes that by
rebuilding our infrastructure and embracing technology that brings clean manufacturing back to the United States, we will not only improve the health of the planet but will improve our quality of life beyond our wildest dreams.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website DrValerieMcCray.com
Sep 2, 2021
Jason Beebe:
Include green energy and nuclear in energy policy
Strong and vibrant energy policy that will include green energy. We need to to be striving on all fronts, including the reintroduction of Nuclear Energy to our grids. Invest in new highways, bridges, dams, electric grids, and other infrastructure to
help our companies move the goods and services. We have an abundance of natural resources in America. If used responsibly, it can be a great source of energy as well as jobs for Americans.
Source: 2021 OR Senate campaign website BeebeForOregon.com
Aug 29, 2021
Rett Newton:
Fight to accelerate our transition to clean renewable energy
As a marine scientist, Rett deeply understands climate change and the effects it has had on our North Carolina coast. During his time as Mayor of Beaufort, Rett has worked to clean up our waterways, rebuild after hurricanes, and invest in our
infrastructure to prepare for new climate challenges. Rett will fight to accelerate our transition to clean, renewable energy, making sure that we prioritize low-income and regional communities that have been hardest hit by climate change and pollution.
Source: 2021 NC Senate campaign website RettNewton.com
Aug 29, 2021
Morgan Harper:
Need massive investments, political will for Green New Deal
Environmental Justice. Every community deserves clean air, clean water, and safety from extreme weather. We cannot leave our grandchildren an uninhabitable world, a world of asthma and poisoned water, of destructive fires and floods.
We need the massive investments and political will called for by the Green New Deal to fight the climate crisis--and create hundreds of thousands of union jobs in the process. The recent IPCC report left no doubt: the time to act is now.
Source: 2021 OH Senate campaign website MorganHarper.org
Aug 24, 2021
Kerry McQuisten:
Doesn't agree that wildfires are result of climate crisis
The soon-to-be-former governor has a tendency to write off wildfires as the natural result of a climate crisis. I disagree. We have seen catastrophic wildfires on both sides of the state in recent years. It's clear that blocked access to public
lands hampers firefighting efforts. It's also clear that federal forest management practices have allowed for an extreme buildup of the fuel load on our forest floors. This needs to change. Log it, graze it, or let it burn, right?
Source: 2021 OR Senate campaign website KerryMcQuisten.com
Aug 23, 2021
Jeff Jackson:
Accelerate transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy
We have to take advantage of our potential for renewable energies to accelerate our transition away from fossil fuels and create thousands of jobs. We have the solar infrastructure, the rivers for hydroelectric, the capacity for offshore wind
development, all ready to drastically scale up our renewable energy production. But we have to act now and make real investments. In the legislature, Jeff has been a consistent advocate for renewable energy and immediate climate action.
Source: 2021 NC Senate campaign website JeffJacksonNC.com
Aug 12, 2021
Jim Lamon:
Against Green New Deal, for natural gas and solar
A Fortune 500 executive with more than 30 years' experience in the engineering and construction of large-scale power plants, Jim Lamon is the Founder and Chairman of DEPCOM Power, headquartered in Arizona. Responsible for creating 1,600 jobs across
the country, DEPCOM is one of the fastest-growing solar power companies in the U.S. and was ranked the fifth fastest-growing private company in the U.S. by Inc. 5000 in 2018.
American energy independence is essential to our national security and prosperity. From 20 years working in the coal and natural gas power industry, to founding one of our country's fastest-growing solar companies, I know what it takes to power
America. Instead of pursuing socialists' Green New Deal, I will sponsor energy policy that benefits American workers, businesses, ratepayers, and our environment by prioritizing a low-cost blend of clean natural gas and solar.
Source: 2021 AZ Senate campaign website JimLamon.com
Aug 12, 2021
Katie Britt:
Fight Green New Deal; restart Keystone XL; drill in Gulf
I support an all-of-the-above energy approach that prioritizes affordability, reliability and security. This means fully utilizing low-cost, American-made (and Alabama-made) generation such as coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower and biomass.
I am proud of Alabama's and America's energy producers. We must restart construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline and allow responsible offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico--which directly benefits our state.I am ready to lead the fight against the
so-called Green New Deal, which would cripple the American economy, destroy Alabama jobs, and cost the typical hardworking family $70,000 annually. I believe the Green New Deal is one of the most dangerous proposals in modern American history.
I also proudly say this: Coal counts. I will back all of our state's energy jobs, including our hardworking coal miners. We cannot allow Green New Deal pipe dreams to destroy jobs and communities here at home.
Source: 2021 AL Senate campaign website KatieBrittForSenate.com
Aug 12, 2021
Mandela Barnes:
Chairs Governor's Task Force on Climate Change
Governor Evers recognized Mandela's expertise and years of work on environmental issues by appointing him as chair of the Governor's Task Force on Climate Change. The Task Force brought together a diverse coalition of
farmers, environmental advocates, Indigenous leaders, and business executives to produce 55 concrete strategies for how Wisconsin can begin to address the climate crisis.
Source: 2021 Wisconsin Senate campaign website MandelaBarnes.com
Jul 23, 2021
Allen Glines:
Support Green New Deal, but no harm to economy
- Support Green New Deal and any legislation that seeks to better the environment. Will only support policies that do not harm the economy.
- Support measures that maintain and expand access to clean water throughout the country.
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Invest in the continued study of climate science and programs working to better the environment.
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Expand dialogue and representation of climate science in the federal government.
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Fight against language in current and future legislation [that] openly rules out climate change.
Source: 2021 Utah Senate campaign website AllenGlines.com
Jul 21, 2021
Mark Brnovich:
We've got to prioritize energy independence
We've got to prioritize energy independence. You don't want to have a second thought when you need to put gas in your car.
Countries shouldn't have leverage on us when it comes to the stability of our energy resources.
Source: 2021 Arizona Senate campaign website BrnoForAZ.com
Jul 20, 2021
Blake Masters:
We need diverse energy, from fossil fuels to nuclear
The last thing we want is to be "low energy." We need a diverse and robust portfolio of energy production--
everything from fossil fuels and fracking to renewables like geothermal and nuclear energy.
Source: 2021 Arizona Senate campaign website BlakeMasters.com
Jul 19, 2021
James Bradley:
Short term oil exploration; alternative energy incentives
- Energy independence
- Short term, modern ecological safe oil exploration and drilling to support a national independence
- Provide incentives for immediate development of alternative energy sources
Source: 2021 California Senate campaign website BradleySenate.com
Jun 29, 2021
John Hoeven:
Working to advance states-first, all-of-the-above approach
In addition to the thousands of jobs created, our domestic energy renaissance has led to enhanced national security by reducing our reliance on foreign imports. As a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Energy and Water
Appropriations Committee, I am working to advance a states-first, all-of-the-above approach that ensures we continue to have affordable and reliable supplies of energy to heat and cool our homes, power our businesses and fuel our transportation systems.
Source: 2021 N.D. Senate campaign website hoeven.senate.gov
Jun 24, 2021
John Hoeven:
For Keystone pipeline; repeal EPA costly power plant rules
Senator Hoeven has been leading efforts to develop a national energy strategy similar to North Dakota's. The senator believes such an approach will lead to jobs, economic growth and true energy security for America.?
He has served as the leading advocate for approving the Keystone XL pipeline and is heading up the repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency's costly new power plant rules.
Source: 2021 N.D. Senate campaign website HoevenForSenate.com
Jun 24, 2021
James Lankford:
Promise of green energy is for the distant future
America has enough energy to meet the needs of our country and be independent, but our current energy and environmental policy discourages energy exploration in the United States.Wind, geothermal, solar, and hydroelectric
all show great promise for the distant future, but right now all of them combined can provide only a tiny fraction of our energy needs. We must explore, develop and transport all forms of American energy in a safe and efficient way for all Americans.
Source: 2021 Oklahoma Senate campaign website JamesLankford.com
Jun 21, 2021
Everett Stern:
Changing technology is opportunity to replace infrastructure
The changes in climate and extreme weather events over the past decades are challenges faced by States across the country. They are also opportunities to create new businesses and invest in new technologies and infrastructure, such as wind turbines,
solar panels, 5G, electric vehicles, and other new industries This will reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and by extension overseas military involvement. Much of our infrastructure is based on inefficient, outdated systems of creation and delivery.
Source: 2021 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website EverettStern.com
Jun 20, 2021
Eric Schmitt:
Sued over cancelling pipeline, setting greenhouse gases cost
When President Biden canceled the Keystone XL Pipeline and thousands of jobs with it, Eric demanded it be reinstated and filed suit. When President Biden and John Kerry circumvented the Constitution to set a "social cost" on greenhouse gases,
a move that would cost not thousands but millions of jobs, destroy the energy and agriculture industries, and lower the standard of living for working families, Eric immediately sued him.
Source: 2021 Missouri Senate campaign website SchmittForSenate.com
May 2, 2021
Sarah Godlewski:
Ended Republican state gag order on climate change
Sarah saw that Wisconsin values and fiscal responsibility were under attack. - Ended the Republican gag order on climate change
- Supported funding for renewable energy and small business
Source: 2021 Wisconsin Senate campaign website SarahForWisconsin.com
Apr 20, 2021
Bernie Moreno:
Unleash American energy sources
We need to unleash American energy sources,
not subject them to the power grabs of the hard left.
Source: 2021 Ohio Senate campaign website BernieMoreno.com
Apr 19, 2021
Jim Carlin:
Farmers deserve to profit from wind, biomass, solar panels
During the next 40 years, the world will be weaning itself from dependence on fossil fuels, and increasing its reliance on renewable energy technologies.
Farmers deserve to profit through the sale of electricity generated by wind, the sale of biomass energy produced by plants and organic waste, and incentives to install solar panels to help cut electricity and heating costs.
Source: 2021 Iowa Senate campaign website CarlinForUSSenate.com
Mar 7, 2021
Malcolm Kenyatta:
Renewable energy will be a step forward for our economy
Malcolm believes that making the change to renewable energy is not only vital to keeping our air and water clean but a step forward for our economy that will produce good-paying jobs for Pennsylvanians.
Every community deserves access to clean air and water, and we must hold those to account who contribute to the pollution of our land, air, and waterways.
Source: 2021 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website MalcolmForPA.com
Mar 4, 2021
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