State of South Carolina Archives: on Energy & Oil
Alvin Greene:
National & international regulations for climate change
Q: Do you support enacting environmental regulations aimed at reducing the effects of climate change? A: Yes.
Q: Do you support international emissions targets aimed at reducing the effects of climate change?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support allowing energy producers to trade carbon credits under a "cap and trade" system?
A: No.
Source: S.C. Congressional Election 2010 Political Courage Test
Oct 1, 2010
Alvin Greene:
Domestic oil exploration, nuclear power, & alternatives
Q: Do you support strengthening fuel efficiency standards on all gasoline and diesel-powered engines, including cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles? A: Yes.
Q: Do you support domestic oil exploration in federally-protected areas?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support federal funding for the development of alternative energy?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support the development of nuclear reactors?
A: Yes.
Source: S.C. Congressional Election 2010 Political Courage Test
Oct 1, 2010
Brad Hutto:
Invest in alternative forms of energy like solar, wind & gas
Brad will continue to lead efforts to invest in alternative forms of energy like solar, wind and gas.
We can't continue to rely on foreign countries to supply our energy.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Jun 25, 2014
Gloria Bromell Tinubu:
Aggressively address global warming
As your Senator I will work to--- Protect Access to Locally Grown Food
- Provide Public Transportation, Broadband, Clean Water, Air & Energy
- Aggressively Address Global Warming
Source: 2020 S.C. Senate campaign website GloriaForUSSenate.com
Feb 9, 2020
Henry McMaster:
Fight to keep Yucca Mountain open
2010: Led the fight for Yucca Mountain: Fought to keep President Obama and U.S. Sen. Harry Reid from shutting down the
Yucca Mountain Nuclear Storage Facility potentially returning $1.2 billion that was collected from South Carolina citizens to build the facility.
Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com
Jan 11, 2017
Jaime Harrison:
Reduce dependency on fossil fuels; oppose offshore drilling
Climate change is an existential threat to our coastal communities, and it is beginning to affect areas that previously never had to consider emergency preparation. Jaime will take action to make our coastline resilient, protecting our clean air and
water, reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, and prepare our infrastructure for rising sea levels and increasingly powerful storms. Jaime will also protect South Carolinians by opposing any drilling off our pristine coast.
Source: 2020 S.C. Senate campaign website, JaimeHarrison.com
Dec 12, 2019
James Emerson Smith:
Keep expanding in renewable energy; stay on cutting edge
When James Smith is governor, he will pursue economic development opportunities in emerging fields to ensure South Carolina stays on the cutting edge.
As governor, he will expand the growth in solar and renewable energy, seek to establish regional business incubators across the state, and boost the film industry and local agriculture.
Source: 2018 S.C. gubernatorial candidate website JamesSmith.com
May 2, 2018
Thomas Ravenel:
Don't divert resources for folly of global warming
I support the vigorous defense and national security of the United States. The Obama administration is decimating critical aspects of our military while diverting resources vital to national security for research on global warming and other political
follies. With a smarter approach to national security, it is possible to reduce the Defense budget. We are currently spending money on many of the wrong things.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, RavenelForSenate.com
Sep 1, 2014
Joe Cunningham:
AdWatch: Ban offshore drilling for oil and gas
Gov. Henry McMaster is trying to make his political rival eat his own words by reminding voters of the time Democrat Joe Cunningham praised the Republican for his leadership on the issue of offshore drilling. Cunningham's comments, made at a Lowcountry
seafood restaurant in 2019, are now featured prominently in a new 30-second TV ad called "Thank You."But what the ad leaves out, is that McMaster also praised Cunningham that day when the governor thanked Cunningham for his work in Congress on a bill
to ban the search for oil and gas off the nation's coasts.
Cunningham responded to the ad by thanking McMaster in the spirit of cooperation. "I want to thank the governor for reminding voters of my long record of bipartisan work and his support for
my efforts in Congress," he said. "I was proud to be ranked one of the most independent and effective members of Congress because of my willingness and ability to work across the aisle to get big things done."
Source: Charleston Post-Courier AdWatch on 2022 S.C. Governor race
Oct 7, 2022
Henry McMaster:
South Carolina moving with auto industry towards electric
As you will notice, the automotive industry continues moving towards electric vehicles, and South Carolina is moving along with it. Last year I issued an executive order prioritizing the recruitment of these manufacturers to ensure that
our state will continue to be seen as the ideal place for manufacturers and suppliers to do business. South Carolina will continue to adapt as the industry innovates and grows.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the S.C. legislature
Jan 25, 2023
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