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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Justin Amash on Energy & Oil
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
  • Loves wind, solar, and nuclear, via private companies. (May 2020)
  • Voted no on Keystone pipeline for favoring special interests. (Feb 2015)
  • No energy taxes, subsidies, or regulations. (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)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
  • 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)
Brian Calley on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger for MI Governor: Click here for Brian Calley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Craig on Energy & Oil
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for James Craig on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tudor Dixon on Energy & Oil
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Tudor Dixon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Abdul El-Sayed on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Abdul El-Sayed on other issues.
  • Electric user fee raises $3.3B for clean energy in 15 years. (Mar 2018)
  • Green energy a priority. (Nov 2017)
Jennifer Granholm on Energy & Oil
Democratic Governor (MI): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jennifer Granholm on other issues.
  • On company boards for electric charging stations, buses. (Dec 2020)
  • By investing in clean energy, America can lead on climate. (Dec 2020)
  • Energy policy "all-in" with input from different groups. (Dec 2020)
  • Combating climate change is an economic opportunity. (Dec 2020)
  • Picked for DOE as advocate for clean energy development. (Dec 2020)
  • 21st Century alternative/ renewable Energy Plan. (Nov 2006)
  • Diversify into renewable and clean energy. (Oct 2005)
  • Irresistible tax credits for wind, solar, & biofuels. (Oct 2005)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Mark Schauer on Energy & Oil
Democratic Challenger for Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
  • Increase domestic oil production: drill in ANWR & offshore. (Nov 2008)
  • Increase domestic oil production: drill in ANWR & offshore. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
Bill Schuette on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Schuette on other issues.
  • Opposed 25% electricity from renewables by 2025. (Nov 2018)
  • Joins lawsuit challenging Obama's Clean Power Plan. (Jun 2018)
Rick Snyder on Energy & Oil
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Snyder on other issues.
  • Protect our environment while meeting our energy needs. (Jan 2017)
John Tatar on Energy & Oil
Libertarian candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for John Tatar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gretchen Whitmer on Energy & Oil
Democratic Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gretchen Whitmer on other issues.
  • Oppose withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord. (Oct 2018)
  • Promote increased use of alternative fuel technology. (Nov 2004)

Senate:

MI 2020: 2020 MI Senatorial race

Mike Bouchard on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bouchard on other issues.
  • Conflicted on whether global warming is from human sources. (Oct 2006)
  • Kyoto agreement is restrictive & extraordinarily expensive. (Sep 2006)
  • Supports atomic energy & new nuclear plant construction. (Sep 2006)
  • Look for energy efficiency & alternative sources. (Jun 2006)
John James on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John James on other issues.
  • Green New Deal would decimate Michigan's economy. (May 2020)
Terri Lynn Land on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Terri Lynn Land on other issues.
  • All-of-the-above energy policy, including Keystone. (Jan 2014)
Gary Peters on Energy & Oil
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters on other issues.
  • AdWatch: Yes, I own petcoke stock, but I can still speak out. (Sep 2014)
  • Proudly voted to invest in renewable energy sources. (Sep 2014)
  • Cap and trade is an option we need to look at. (Sep 2014)
  • FactCheck: Mich. gets back more in gas tax than it collects. (Aug 2014)
  • 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)
Marcia Squier on Energy & Oil
Green Challenger for MI Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Marcia Squier on other issues.
  • Enbridge-Line-5 pipeline should be permanently closed. (Oct 2020)
  • Green energy is intertwined with job creation and education. (Jul 2017)
  • Fund renewables by defunding the military. (Jul 2017)
  • Green New Deal & fossil fuel-free vehicles by 2030. (Nov 2016)
Debbie Stabenow on Energy & Oil
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • Climate change is real & human activity contributes. (Oct 2018)
  • Global warming causes more volatile storms. (Feb 2012)
  • Global Warming is real and I’m focused on solving it. (Oct 2006)
  • 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 YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • 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 NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES 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 NO 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)
  • Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
  • Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  • $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Jul 2019)
  • Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
Bob Young on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for Michigan U.S. Senator: Click here for Bob Young on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Justin Amash on Energy & Oil
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
  • Loves wind, solar, and nuclear, via private companies. (May 2020)
  • Voted no on Keystone pipeline for favoring special interests. (Feb 2015)
  • No energy taxes, subsidies, or regulations. (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)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
  • 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)
Dan Benishek on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 1): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dan Benishek on other issues.
  • Use our own coal, natural gas, and oil reserves. (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)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
  • 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)
Kerry Bentivolio on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 11): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Kerry Bentivolio on other issues.
  • Affordable energy by encouraging choice & competition. (Nov 2012)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
  • Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
  • Liberty Candidate: tax incentives for US-based alternatives. (Aug 2012)
Jack Bergman on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jack Bergman on other issues.
  • Supports deregulating domestic oil drilling. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes government developing wind and solar energy. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes federally developing renewable energy. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Mike Bishop on Energy & Oil
Republican House Member (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bishop on other issues.
  • Don't use government to develop wind and solar energy. (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)
John Conyers on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (MI-14): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for John Conyers 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 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 NO 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)
  • Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
  • 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)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Dave Curson on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 11): Click here for Dave Curson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Debbie Dingell on Energy & Oil
Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Dingell on other issues.
  • Climate change requires pro-active federal solutions. (Aug 2014)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Bill Huizenga on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 2): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Bill Huizenga on other issues.
  • No to the job killing "Cap and Trade" legislation. (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)
  • Opposes regulations to reduce climate change. (Nov 2010)
  • 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)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Brenda Jones on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Brenda Jones on other issues.
  • Backs clean energy incentives & expanding renewables. (Oct 2018)
  • Invest in clean, renewable and alternative energy sources. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
Dan Kildee on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Kildee on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Peter Konetchy on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
  • No subsidies for wind and solar. (Jul 2014)
  • Develop oil, coal, natural gas, nuclear and any others. (Aug 2011)
  • I believe in natural Climate Change, not caused by humans. (Nov 2010)
Brenda Lawrence on Energy & Oil
Democratic House Member (District 14): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brenda Lawrence on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Andy Levin on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Andy Levin on other issues.
  • Stopping global warming is moral imperative. (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)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Sander Levin on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (MI-12): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Sander Levin 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 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 NO 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)
  • Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Paul Mitchell on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 10): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Paul Mitchell on other issues.
  • All-of-the-above strategy including Keystone XL. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports building the Keystone XL pipeline. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports federally developing renewable energy. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
John Moolenaar on Energy & Oil
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Moolenaar on other issues.
  • All-of-the-above strategy, including Keystone XL Pipeline. (Oct 2014)
  • 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 Rogers on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (MI-8): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Mike Rogers 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 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)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 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)
Mark Schauer on Energy & Oil
Democratic Governor Challenger (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
  • Increase domestic oil production: drill in ANWR & offshore. (Nov 2008)
  • Increase domestic oil production: drill in ANWR & offshore. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
Elissa Slotkin on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Elissa Slotkin on other issues.
  • Need a climate change bill that's specific & result-oriented. (Mar 2019)
  • 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)
Haley Stevens on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Haley Stevens on other issues.
  • US can lead the way in promoting a clean energy future. (Apr 2020)
  • Supported Cash for Clunkers, for environmental efficiency. (Sep 2018)
  • 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)
Rashida Tlaib on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Rashida Tlaib on other issues.
  • Expand renewable energy; phase out dirty fossil fuels. (Sep 2018)
  • For green new deal: building renewable energy infrastructure. (Aug 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)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Dave Trott on Energy & Oil
Republican House Member (District 11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dave Trott on other issues.
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Fred Upton on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (MI-6): Click here for 29 full quotes OR click here for Fred Upton on other issues.
  • 2007: Sponsored bill to phase out incandescent light bulbs. (Apr 2012)
  • Introduced Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. (Feb 2012)
  • 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 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 NO 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 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 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Establish a Carbon Storage Research Corporation. (Mar 2009)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Chair of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Treat energy as source of prosperity, not pollution source. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
  • Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
Tim Walberg on Energy & Oil
Republican: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walberg on other issues.
  • Drill for oil in Alaska. (Nov 2006)
  • 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 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Dave Camp on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (MI-4): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Dave Camp 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 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)
  • 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)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
John Dingell on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (MI-15): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for John Dingell on other issues.
  • Without controlling carbon emission, Big Oil & Big Coal win. (Nov 2009)
  • Led fight against federal fuel economy standards. (Oct 2005)
  • 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)
  • 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 NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Establish a Carbon Storage Research Corporation. (Mar 2009)
  • Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
Candice Miller on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (MI-10): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Candice Miller 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 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 NO 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 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)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • 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)
  • Treat energy as source of prosperity, not pollution source. (Jun 2016)
Gary Peters on Energy & Oil
Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 14): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters on other issues.
  • AdWatch: Yes, I own petcoke stock, but I can still speak out. (Sep 2014)
  • Proudly voted to invest in renewable energy sources. (Sep 2014)
  • Cap and trade is an option we need to look at. (Sep 2014)
  • FactCheck: Mich. gets back more in gas tax than it collects. (Aug 2014)
  • 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)
John Engler on Energy & Oil
Former Republican Governor (1991-2002): Click here for John Engler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Spencer Abraham on Energy & Oil
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Spencer Abraham on other issues.
  • 2003 FutureGen initiative: coal with carbon capture. (Nov 2009)
  • 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)
  • Member of Bush’s National Energy Policy Development Group. (May 2001)
  • Tax credits & more funding for renewable energy research. (May 2001)
  • Open small fraction of ANWR for regulated production . (May 2001)
  • Long-term energy stability avoids high-polluting emergencies. (May 2001)
Dick Chrysler on Energy & Oil
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Dick Chrysler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nick Smith on Energy & Oil
Former Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith 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 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)
Nick Smith on Energy & Oil
Republican (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith 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 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)
Jerry Zandstra on Energy & Oil
Former Republican challenger (2006): Click here for Jerry Zandstra on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Barcia on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for James Barcia on other issues.
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Bart Baron on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bart Baron on other issues.
  • Get off the back of the auto & oil industries. (Mar 2008)
David Bonior on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for David Bonior on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
Keith Butler on Energy & Oil
Republican challenger, previously Detroit councilor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Keith Butler on other issues.
  • Kyoto Accord puts an undue burden on the US. (Jun 2006)
Hansen Clarke on Energy & Oil
Former Democrat (until 2012) (District 13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Hansen Clarke 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)
  • Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
Vernon Ehlers on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (MI-3): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Ehlers 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 YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • 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)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 33% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  • Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
Peter Hoekstra on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra on other issues.
  • 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)
  • 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 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
Jack Hoogendyk on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Hoogendyk on other issues.
  • Let free market explore clean coal and oil. (Jun 2008)
  • Expand oil production and expand nuclear energy. (May 2008)
Dale Kildee on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (MI-5): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Dale Kildee 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 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 NO 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)
  • Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
Carolyn Kilpatrick on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (MI-13): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Kilpatrick on other issues.
  • 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)
  • 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 NO 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)
  • Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Joe Knollenberg on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (MI-9): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Joe Knollenberg on other issues.
  • Voted YES 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 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 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)
Carl Levin on Energy & Oil
Democratic Sr Senator (MI): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Carl Levin on other issues.
  • 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 YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • 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 NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES 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)
  • Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted NO on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
  • Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
  • Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Bret McAtee on Energy & Oil
Constitution Party Senate Challenger: Click here for Bret McAtee on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Nikitin on Energy & Oil
Constitution/Taxpayers Party Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Nikitin on other issues.
  • Let market decide between oil & alternatives. (Aug 2008)
Lynn Nancy Rivers on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lynn Nancy Rivers on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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)
Leonard Schwartz on Energy & Oil
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for Leonard Schwartz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Schwarz on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Schwarz 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)
Bart Stupak on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (MI-1): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Bart Stupak on other issues.
  • 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)
  • 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 NO 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)
  • Rated 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Scotty Boman on Energy & Oil
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scotty Boman on other issues.
  • No federal role in energy alternatives. (Aug 2008)
  • Liberty Candidate: tax incentives for US-based alternatives. (Aug 2012)
Randy Hekman on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Randy Hekman on other issues.
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
Peter Hoekstra on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra on other issues.
  • 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)
  • 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 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
Peter Konetchy on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
  • No subsidies for wind and solar. (Jul 2014)
  • Develop oil, coal, natural gas, nuclear and any others. (Aug 2011)
  • I believe in natural Climate Change, not caused by humans. (Nov 2010)
Lisa McClain on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 10): Click here for Lisa McClain on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Thad McCotter on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (MI-11): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Thad McCotter on other issues.
  • Climate change is pseudo-scientific scare tactic. (Feb 2011)
  • 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 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 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Peter Meijer on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 3): Click here for Peter Meijer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Debbie Stabenow on Energy & Oil
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • Climate change is real & human activity contributes. (Oct 2018)
  • Global warming causes more volatile storms. (Feb 2012)
  • Global Warming is real and I’m focused on solving it. (Oct 2006)
  • 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 YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • 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 NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES 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 NO 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)
  • Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
  • Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  • $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Jul 2019)
  • Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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