Zell Miller on Energy & Oil

Electric vehicles for Olympic Park

Governor Zell Miller today announced the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) has received a $215,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE) to assist Centennial Olympic Park in purchasing electric vehicles for use throughout the park. “I am proud to announce that GEFA has taken a big step in making Atlanta one of the most environmentally sound cities in the south,” Governor Miller said. “This project will turn Centennial Olympic Park into an electric transportation showcase and prove that we can make a difference in creating a cleaner, safer environment for our citizens.“ GEFA provides funds to state agencies for clean-fuel vehicles and grants to local governments in metro Atlanta to convert vehicles and establish refueling and recharging stations. The intent of the funding from the U.S. DOE is to promote the use of clean fuels and to support the concept of ”Clean Cities.“ Atlanta was designated as one of the first of sixty ”Clean Cities“ nationwide. Source: Press Release, “Electric Vehicles” Feb 9, 1998

Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy.

Vote to pass a bill would overhaul the nation's energy policies, reorganize the electricity system and make available approximately $15 billion in energy-related tax incentives. It also would direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to establish a new CAFE standard within 15 months to two years. It would support the use of alternative energy and call for utilities to increase their dependence on renewable fuels. Reference: Energy Policy Act of 2003; Bill HR 6 ; vote number 2003-317 on Jul 31, 2003

Voted NO on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010.

Dorgan Amdt. No. 865; To require that the hydrogen commercialization plan of the Department of Energy include a description of activities to support certain hydrogen technology deployment goals. Part of S 14 Energy Omnibus bill; this vote would pass an amendment that would call for the Department of Energy to set targets and timelines to maintain the production of 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010, and 2.5 million vehicles annually by 2020. It also would call for the department to set targets for the sale of hydrogen at fueling stations. The bill would require the Energy secretary to submit a yearly progress report to Congress. Bill S.14 ; vote number 2003-212 on Jun 10, 2003

Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill.

Boxer Amdt. No. 272.; To prevent consideration of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in a fast-track budget reconciliation bill. S Con Res 23 Budget resolution FY2004: Vote to pass an amendment that would strike (remove) language in the resolution that would permit oil drilling and exploration in part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska. [Voting No favors drilling for oil in ANWR]. Bill SConRes 23 ; vote number 2003-59 on Mar 19, 2003

Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds.

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Murkowski Amendment No. 31323; To create jobs for Americans, to reduce dependence on foreign sources of crude oil and energy, to strengthen the economic self determination of the Inupiat Eskimos and to promote national security. Would allow gas and oil development in a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge if the president certifies to Congress that production in the area is in the nation's security and economic interests (qwhich Prsident Bush would). If the cloture motion is agreed to, debate will be limited and a vote will occur. If the cloture motion is rejected debate could continue indefinitely and instead the bill is usually set aside. A yea vote for this bill was one in favor of drilling in the reserve. Three-fifths of the total Senate (60) is required to invoke cloture. Bill S.517 ; vote number 2002-71 on Apr 18, 2002

Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months.

Levin Amendment No. 2997; To provide alternative provisions to better encourage increased use of alternative fueled and hybrid vehicles. Vote to pass an amendment that would remove the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard (CAFE) and instead establish a new automobile efficiency standard in 15 months. Congress could veto any CAFE increase and would be allowed to increase the standard if no changes are made with 15 months. The bill would overhaul the nation's energy policies by restructuring the electricity system and providing for $16 billion in energy-related tax incentives. Bill S.517 ; vote number 2002-47 on Mar 13, 2002

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