David Kramer on Energy & Oil

Emphasize hybrid, fuel cell, and hydrogen technologies

According to the Department of Energy, the global demand for energy is growing at almost 2% per year. As global demand increases, it's critical that the US becomes a leader in the discovery and deployment of new energy technologies, which increase our efficiency and still allow our economy to grow. Ethanol continues to play an important role in the nation's energy mix, and biodiesel is also becoming a popular fuel for our vehicles. Other alternative fuels, such as hydrogen, are being researched and explored. All of these resources are available within America and should be tapped. Our country needs a forward-looking energy policy that increases our production capacity and places an emphasis on energy technologies of the future, including: hybrid, fuel cell, and hydrogen technologies. This will not only lead to greater efficiency but will also stimulate economic growth as the United States becomes a global leader in future energy technologies. Source: Campaign website, www.KramerForSenate.com, "Issues" Jan 8, 2006

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