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Steve Barlock on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for Colorado Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Barlock on other issues.
  • Water power, but not wind power. (Sep 2017)
  • State should not pick favorites in clean energy. (Aug 2017)
Michael Bennet on Energy & Oil
Democratic Presidential Challenger; CO Senator: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bennet on other issues.
  • US is only government officially questioning climate change. (Jun 2019)
  • Transition to renewable energy in a ways that create jobs. (Jun 2019)
  • Build Keystone pipeline, or oil will be transported by rail. (Jun 2019)
  • Climate change is major issue; but not Green New Deal. (May 2019)
  • Permanent tax incentives to spur renewable energy growth. (Aug 2010)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
George Brauchler on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for George Brauchler on other issues.
  • Colorado joining Paris Accords is meaningless symbolism. (Jul 2017)
Cynthia Coffman on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger for CO Governor: Click here for Cynthia Coffman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Matthew Hess on Energy & Oil
Libertarian Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matthew Hess on other issues.
  • No subsidies for green energy, nor for any energy sector. (Jan 2014)
John Hickenlooper on Energy & Oil
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor: Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for John Hickenlooper on other issues.
  • 100% renewable energy economy by 2050. (Nov 2020)
  • Calls for 100% renewable energy by 2050. (Oct 2020)
  • Climate change a threat, green energy means new jobs. (Oct 2020)
  • Institute wind & solar, as well as methane reductions. (Jun 2019)
  • Zero score on "350 Action's 2020 Climate Test". (Mar 2019)
  • Denounced Green New Deal, supports fighting climate change. (Mar 2019)
  • Work with environmentalists & industry to get to solutions. (Mar 2019)
  • Drank a glass of fracking fluid to show it was harmless. (Mar 2019)
  • Pro-environment but there's room for fossil fuels. (Sep 2018)
  • Close coal plants: cleaner air AND lower utility bills. (Jan 2018)
  • Reduce greenhouse gas by 26% by 2025 and 35% by 2030. (Jul 2017)
  • Drank fracking fluid to partner industry & environmentalists. (May 2016)
  • Pursuing renewables; solar and wind. (Jan 2016)
  • Colorado Energy Office: efficiency and renewables. (Jan 2013)
  • Innovative drilling technology for abundant natural gas. (Jan 2013)
  • Develop unconventional technology for extracting shale oil. (Jan 2012)
  • Fracking opens new era of energy; but disclose ingredients. (Jan 2012)
  • Develop markets for vehicles that run on natural gas. (Nov 2011)
  • As exploration geologist: focus on wind, solar, gas, coal. (Nov 2010)
  • Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
Mike Johnston on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Johnston on other issues.
  • State should promote natural energy. (Sep 2017)
  • Fund green homes and offices. (Sep 2017)
  • Balance oil & gas extraction with public safety. (May 2017)
Cary Kennedy on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cary Kennedy on other issues.
  • Oil & gas are important, but protect public health. (May 2017)
Greg Lopez on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for Greg Lopez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Donna Lynne on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for Colorado Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Donna Lynne on other issues.
  • Continue transition from fossil fuels to renewables. (Sep 2017)
Victor Mitchell on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for Colorado Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Victor Mitchell on other issues.
  • Repeal misguided Paris Accords order on Day One. (Jul 2017)
Ed Perlmutter on Energy & Oil
Democrat: Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Ed Perlmutter on other issues.
  • Responsibly develop fossil fuels plus all-of-the-above. (May 2017)
  • Our energy policy keeps us addicted to oil regimes. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Nov 2015)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Jared Polis on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Colorado Governor: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Jared Polis on other issues.
  • Colorado is a national leader in green energy jobs. (Feb 2021)
  • We all need to lead on clean air and climate. (Jan 2020)
  • Climate change threatens decreased snowpack for ski industry. (Jan 2019)
  • Increase regulatory incentives for renewables. (Oct 2018)
  • Big Oil fights overwhelming evidence of global warming. (Nov 2009)
  • Now is the time for carbon emission-reduction. (Nov 2008)
  • 100% renewable energy by 2040. ()
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
  • $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Doug Robinson on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Doug Robinson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Walker Stapleton on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for governor of Colorado: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Walker Stapleton on other issues.
  • Full-throated defense of oil-and-gas deregulation. (Oct 2018)
  • Work with energy industry and protect energy resources. (Jun 2018)
Tom Tancredo on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (CO-6): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Tom Tancredo on other issues.
  • Give incentives in R&D to find new energy sources. (Dec 2007)
  • Drill off the coasts of Florida and California. (Oct 2007)
  • Global warming could be from humans, or could be nature. (May 2007)
  • FactCheck: Global warming has dissent, but not 50-50 split. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)

Senate:

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Dan Baer on Energy & Oil
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Baer on other issues.
  • Address climate change, but not the Green New Deal. (Apr 2019)
Randy Baumgardner on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Randy Baumgardner on other issues.
  • Produce coal, oil, and gas at home. (Nov 2013)
Ken Buck on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Ken Buck on other issues.
  • Continue our traditional sources of energy. (Aug 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
  • Opposes passage of Cap-and-Trade energy legislation. (Sep 2010)
  • Supports Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Opposes regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Ellen Burnes on Energy & Oil
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Ellen Burnes on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ryan Frazier on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ryan Frazier on other issues.
  • Embrace American energy independence. (Feb 2016)
Cory Gardner on Energy & Oil
Republican Senator: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Cory Gardner on other issues.
  • Pushed for clean-tech investments. (Oct 2020)
  • Opposes ending coal use; would kill jobs. (Oct 2020)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Jun 2019)
Darryl Glenn on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Darryl Glenn on other issues.
  • I do not believe that man is contributing to climate change. (Oct 2016)
  • Welcoming energy policies; march toward energy independence. (Apr 2016)
  • Enhance our march toward energy independence. (Apr 2015)
  • Supports deregulating domestic oil exploration and drilling. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes wind and solar until economically feasible. (Nov 2016)
John Hickenlooper on Energy & Oil
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor: Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for John Hickenlooper on other issues.
  • 100% renewable energy economy by 2050. (Nov 2020)
  • Calls for 100% renewable energy by 2050. (Oct 2020)
  • Climate change a threat, green energy means new jobs. (Oct 2020)
  • Institute wind & solar, as well as methane reductions. (Jun 2019)
  • Zero score on "350 Action's 2020 Climate Test". (Mar 2019)
  • Denounced Green New Deal, supports fighting climate change. (Mar 2019)
  • Work with environmentalists & industry to get to solutions. (Mar 2019)
  • Drank a glass of fracking fluid to show it was harmless. (Mar 2019)
  • Pro-environment but there's room for fossil fuels. (Sep 2018)
  • Close coal plants: cleaner air AND lower utility bills. (Jan 2018)
  • Reduce greenhouse gas by 26% by 2025 and 35% by 2030. (Jul 2017)
  • Drank fracking fluid to partner industry & environmentalists. (May 2016)
  • Pursuing renewables; solar and wind. (Jan 2016)
  • Colorado Energy Office: efficiency and renewables. (Jan 2013)
  • Innovative drilling technology for abundant natural gas. (Jan 2013)
  • Develop unconventional technology for extracting shale oil. (Jan 2012)
  • Fracking opens new era of energy; but disclose ingredients. (Jan 2012)
  • Develop markets for vehicles that run on natural gas. (Nov 2011)
  • As exploration geologist: focus on wind, solar, gas, coal. (Nov 2010)
  • Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
Owen Hill on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Owen Hill on other issues.
  • Support cheap, clean-burning domestic natural gas. (Oct 2013)
Mike Johnston on Energy & Oil
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Johnston on other issues.
  • State should promote natural energy. (Sep 2017)
  • Fund green homes and offices. (Sep 2017)
  • Balance oil & gas extraction with public safety. (May 2017)
Jon Keyser on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jon Keyser on other issues.
  • Energy security=national security; all-of-the-above policy. (Feb 2016)
Peg Littleton on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peg Littleton on other issues.
  • Supports all-of-the above energy policy. (Feb 2016)
Alice Madden on Energy & Oil
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Alice Madden on other issues.
  • Dire need to forge solutions to the climate crisis. (Oct 2019)
  • Sense of urgency to act on addressing climate change. (Oct 2019)
Tim Neville on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tim Neville on other issues.
  • EPA's war on oil, gas and coal kills jobs. (Oct 2015)
Andrew Romanoff on Energy & Oil
Democratic 2020 Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andrew Romanoff on other issues.
  • National goal of zero net energy use at federal facilities. (Mar 2010)
Amy Stephens on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Amy Stephens on other issues.
  • Supported Green Building Incentive Program. (Oct 2013)
John Walsh on Energy & Oil
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Walsh on other issues.
  • Colorado's large permanent snowfields are gone by mid-summer. (May 2019)
Angela Williams on Energy & Oil
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Angela Williams on other issues.
  • Passed bill reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Colorado. (Aug 2019)

House:


Ken Buck on Energy & Oil
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Ken Buck on other issues.
  • Continue our traditional sources of energy. (Aug 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
  • Opposes passage of Cap-and-Trade energy legislation. (Sep 2010)
  • Supports Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Opposes regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Mike Coffman on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 6): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Mike Coffman on other issues.
  • More oil exploration and production. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
  • Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Jason Crow on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jason Crow on other issues.
  • Re-enter Paris Agreement on climate change. (Nov 2020)
  • Improved energy efficiency at military installations. (May 2020)
  • PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Diana DeGette on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (CO-1): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Diana DeGette on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
  • Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
Doug Lamborn on Energy & Oil
Republican: Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Doug Lamborn on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Repeal weatherization assistance for low-income persons. (Nov 2011)
  • No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
  • Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Richard Longstreth on Energy & Oil
Libertarian (District 2): Click here for Richard Longstreth on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Neguse on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Joe Neguse on other issues.
  • Comprehensive solution for planetary crisis, climate change. (Nov 2018)
  • Climate change is the existential crisis of our time. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Ed Perlmutter on Energy & Oil
Democrat: Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Ed Perlmutter on other issues.
  • Responsibly develop fossil fuels plus all-of-the-above. (May 2017)
  • Our energy policy keeps us addicted to oil regimes. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Nov 2015)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Jared Polis on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Jared Polis on other issues.
  • Colorado is a national leader in green energy jobs. (Feb 2021)
  • We all need to lead on clean air and climate. (Jan 2020)
  • Climate change threatens decreased snowpack for ski industry. (Jan 2019)
  • Increase regulatory incentives for renewables. (Oct 2018)
  • Big Oil fights overwhelming evidence of global warming. (Nov 2009)
  • Now is the time for carbon emission-reduction. (Nov 2008)
  • 100% renewable energy by 2040. ()
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
  • $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Tom Tancredo on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (CO-6): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Tom Tancredo on other issues.
  • Give incentives in R&D to find new energy sources. (Dec 2007)
  • Drill off the coasts of Florida and California. (Oct 2007)
  • Global warming could be from humans, or could be nature. (May 2007)
  • FactCheck: Global warming has dissent, but not 50-50 split. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Scott Tipton on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Scott Tipton on other issues.
  • Oppose the cap-and-tax legislation; increase gas exploration. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
  • Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Bob Beauprez on Energy & Oil
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bob Beauprez on other issues.
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
William Owens on Energy & Oil
Republican CO Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for William Owens on other issues.
  • Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
  • Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
  • Federal tax incentives for energy, with state decisions. (Aug 2001)
Bill Ritter on Energy & Oil
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bill Ritter on other issues.
  • 20% electricity efficiency improvement by 2020. (Jan 2007)
  • Increase the use of local bio-fuels at the state government. (Jan 2007)
  • Blend our fossil-fuel supplies with renewable energy. (Nov 2006)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Cory Gardner on Energy & Oil
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 4): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Cory Gardner on other issues.
  • Pushed for clean-tech investments. (Oct 2020)
  • Opposes ending coal use; would kill jobs. (Oct 2020)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Jun 2019)
Raul Acosta on Energy & Oil
2004 former Republican Write-in Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Raul Acosta on other issues.
  • Use gas tax to fund passenger train improvements. (Oct 2004)
  • Don’t sign Kyoto Protocol, but don’t drill ANWR. (Oct 2004)
Hank Brown on Energy & Oil
Former Republican Senator (Until 1996): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hank Brown on other issues.
  • Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
Ben Nighthorse Campbell on Energy & Oil
Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Ben Nighthorse Campbell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
Pete Coors on Energy & Oil
2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pete Coors on other issues.
  • Opposes Amendment 37; no gov’t-mandated alternative energy. (Aug 2004)
Scott McInnis on Energy & Oil
Republican (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Scott McInnis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Mike Miles on Energy & Oil
2004 former Democratic Senate primary challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Miles on other issues.
  • Investment in alternative fuels creates jobs. (Jun 2004)
  • Promote a common sense energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Invest in alternative fuels to beat next energy crisis. (Jun 2004)
  • Develop a Common Sense Energy Policy. (Jun 2004)
Richard Randall on Energy & Oil
2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Richard Randall on other issues.
  • No tax incentives for alternative energy (or anything else). (Oct 2004)
  • Don’t drill ANWR-privatize it instead. (Oct 2004)
  • Deregulate energy industry and repeal gas tax. (Oct 2004)
  • No need for a national energy policy. (Oct 2004)
Dan Schaefer on Energy & Oil
Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for Dan Schaefer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Schaffer on Energy & Oil
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Representative (CO-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bob Schaffer on other issues.
  • Federal government rakes in funds from high energy prices. (Sep 2008)
  • Encourage renewable energy development and alternative fuels. (Aug 2008)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Tom Strickland on Energy & Oil
2002 Democratic Challenger (CO): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Strickland on other issues.
  • Restrict nuclear waste shipment. (Sep 2002)
  • Enforce environmental regs and address global warming. (Sep 2002)
Wayne Allard on Energy & Oil
Republican Sr Senator (CO): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Wayne Allard on other issues.
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted NO on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
  • Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
  • Tax credit for gas stations providing 85% ethanol fuel. (Apr 2005)
  • Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
  • Establish energy security strategy with domestic production. (Jul 2008)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Bob Beauprez on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bob Beauprez on other issues.
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Joel Hefley on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 5): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Joel Hefley on other issues.
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Repeal the gas tax. (May 2001)
Betsy Markey on Energy & Oil
Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Betsy Markey on other issues.
  • Change to wind, solar and agricultural energy. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
Marilyn Musgrave on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (CO-4): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Marilyn Musgrave on other issues.
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Jane Norton on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate Challenger (2010); previously Lt. Gov.: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jane Norton on other issues.
  • Oppose cap-and-trade; support all-of-the-above. (Dec 2009)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
John Salazar on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (CO-3): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for John Salazar on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
  • Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
Ken Salazar on Energy & Oil
Democratic Jr Senator (CO): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Ken Salazar on other issues.
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
  • Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
  • Tax credit for gas stations providing 85% ethanol fuel. (Apr 2005)
  • Rated 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Bob Schaffer on Energy & Oil
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Representative (CO-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bob Schaffer on other issues.
  • Federal government rakes in funds from high energy prices. (Sep 2008)
  • Encourage renewable energy development and alternative fuels. (Aug 2008)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
David Skaggs on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 2): Click here for David Skaggs on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Udall on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (CO-2): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Mark Udall on other issues.
  • We're prepared to put a price on carbon. (Oct 2014)
  • We need comprehensive plan, not just oil & gas development. (Sep 2008)
  • Cap on greenhouse gases as part of comprehensive new treaty. (Sep 2008)
  • We must pass legislation to limit carbon emissions. (Sep 2008)
  • Immediate response to global climate change. (Mar 2008)
  • Being green is MAKING green. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Michael Bennet on Energy & Oil
Democratic Presidential Challenger; CO Senator: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bennet on other issues.
  • US is only government officially questioning climate change. (Jun 2019)
  • Transition to renewable energy in a ways that create jobs. (Jun 2019)
  • Build Keystone pipeline, or oil will be transported by rail. (Jun 2019)
  • Climate change is major issue; but not Green New Deal. (May 2019)
  • Permanent tax incentives to spur renewable energy growth. (Aug 2010)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
Lauren Boebert on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 3): Click here for Lauren Boebert on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Udall on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (CO-2): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Mark Udall on other issues.
  • We're prepared to put a price on carbon. (Oct 2014)
  • We need comprehensive plan, not just oil & gas development. (Sep 2008)
  • Cap on greenhouse gases as part of comprehensive new treaty. (Sep 2008)
  • We must pass legislation to limit carbon emissions. (Sep 2008)
  • Immediate response to global climate change. (Mar 2008)
  • Being green is MAKING green. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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