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Cory Booker on Energy & Oil

Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Cory Booker on other issues.

Zero carbon by 2030 requires nuclear as part of the blend. (Sep 2019)
GOP is only party on earth that denies climate change. (Sep 2019)
Ban fracking, and no new oil leases, on public land. (Sep 2019)
Incentivize farmers that help them enrich environment. (Sep 2019)
Climate change is the lens through which we view every issue. (Jul 2019)
Carbon tax should go to alleviating inequality. (Apr 2019)
Rejoin Paris Climate Agreement, plus domestic legislation. (Apr 2019)
Mixed score on "350 Action's 2020 Climate Test". (Mar 2019)
Leadership in dealing with climate change, including nuclear. (Mar 2019)
Supports tax-funded carbon reduction, but not carbon tax. (Apr 2017)
Support existing nuclear power by pricing carbon. (Jun 2016)
Climate change requires American leadership. (Dec 2015)
Ice-melt is literally creating climate refugees. (Dec 2015)
Rejoin Greenhouse Gas Initiative under Clean Power Plan. (Jun 2014)
Treat carbon pollution like mercury and particle pollution. (Jun 2014)
Sustainability programs: slow growth of carbon footprint. (Nov 2013)
Eliminate unfair subsidies for oil and ga. (Nov 2013)
Has never taken a public position on a carbon tax. (Aug 2013)
Weatherize of 450 homes; free for seniors. (Feb 2010)
Create green economy with lower carbon output. (Nov 2008)
Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Jan 2016)
50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)

Barbara Buono on Energy & Oil

Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Barbara Buono on other issues.

Invest in our solar and renewable energy industries. (Apr 2013)

Chris Christie on Energy & Oil

N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Chris Christie on other issues.

Keystone pipeline would have minimal environmental impact. (Nov 2015)
FactCheck: Yes, New Jersey is a solar powerhouse. (Oct 2015)
New Jersey used private market to create solar industry. (Oct 2015)
Get nuclear power plants back on the table. (Sep 2015)
Anthropogenic climate change is real; but build Keystone XL. (Jun 2015)
Consider windmills off NJ coast. (Jun 2012)
Pulled out of ten-state Regional Greenhouse Gas program. (Jun 2012)
The future for New Jersey is in green energy. (Jul 2011)
Don't tap strategic reserves for political purposes. (Jun 2011)
Incentivize energy manufacturing & wind turbines. (Nov 2009)
Make NJ a magnet for renewable energy manufacturer. (Jul 2009)

Jack Ciattarelli on Energy & Oil

Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Ciattarelli on other issues.

Should accelerate use of natural gas, not phase it out. (Apr 2020)

Kim Guadagno on Energy & Oil

Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kim Guadagno on other issues.

Favor wind turbines on Jersey coast. (Aug 2017)

Seth Kaper-Dale on Energy & Oil

Green Party candidate for New Jersey Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Seth Kaper-Dale on other issues.

Put NJ back on track on climate change. (Aug 2017)

Phil Murphy on Energy & Oil

Democratic 2021 Gubernatorial contender: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Phil Murphy on other issues.

100% clean energy economy by 2050. (Jan 2020)
Wind farm smarter than drilling for oil. (Jan 2019)
Protect our precious Jersey Shore from offshore drilling. (Jan 2018)
Rejoin Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. (Jun 2017)
Raise gas tax to renew Transportation Trust Fund. (Aug 2016)
It stinks, but raise the gas tax to fund transportation. (Aug 2016)

Joe Rullo on Energy & Oil

Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Rullo on other issues.

Repeal the 23-cent gas tax. (Jan 2017)

Hirsh Singh on Energy & Oil

Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hirsh Singh on other issues.

Against switch over to high-risk energy systems. (Jun 2020)

Doug Steinhardt on Energy & Oil

Republican candidate for Governor 2022 (withdrew): Click here for Doug Steinhardt on other issues.

No stance on record.

John Wisniewski on Energy & Oil

Democrat: Click here for John Wisniewski on other issues.

No stance on record.

Senate:

NJ 2020: 2020 NJ Senatorial race

Jeff Bell on Energy & Oil

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Bell on other issues.

No subsidies for wind and solar. (Sep 2014)
End $24 billion in green energy subsidies. (Jul 2014)
Supports fracking & Keystone pipeline. (May 2014)
Human-caused "climate change" is merely an elite narrative. (Mar 2012)

Cory Booker on Energy & Oil

Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Cory Booker on other issues.

Zero carbon by 2030 requires nuclear as part of the blend. (Sep 2019)
GOP is only party on earth that denies climate change. (Sep 2019)
Ban fracking, and no new oil leases, on public land. (Sep 2019)
Incentivize farmers that help them enrich environment. (Sep 2019)
Climate change is the lens through which we view every issue. (Jul 2019)
Carbon tax should go to alleviating inequality. (Apr 2019)
Rejoin Paris Climate Agreement, plus domestic legislation. (Apr 2019)
Mixed score on "350 Action's 2020 Climate Test". (Mar 2019)
Leadership in dealing with climate change, including nuclear. (Mar 2019)
Supports tax-funded carbon reduction, but not carbon tax. (Apr 2017)
Support existing nuclear power by pricing carbon. (Jun 2016)
Climate change requires American leadership. (Dec 2015)
Ice-melt is literally creating climate refugees. (Dec 2015)
Rejoin Greenhouse Gas Initiative under Clean Power Plan. (Jun 2014)
Treat carbon pollution like mercury and particle pollution. (Jun 2014)
Sustainability programs: slow growth of carbon footprint. (Nov 2013)
Eliminate unfair subsidies for oil and ga. (Nov 2013)
Has never taken a public position on a carbon tax. (Aug 2013)
Weatherize of 450 homes; free for seniors. (Feb 2010)
Create green economy with lower carbon output. (Nov 2008)
Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Jan 2016)
50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)

Jeff Chiesa on Energy & Oil

Republican Appointee: Click here for Jeff Chiesa on other issues.

No stance on record.

Rush Holt on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (NJ-12): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Rush Holt 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 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)
Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 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)
$5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)

Bob Hugin on Energy & Oil

Republican candidate for New Jersey U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Hugin on other issues.

Climate change is human-caused, but Paris Accord is unfair. (Oct 2018)
Energy independence: solar & wind, plus domestic oil & gas. (Jun 2018)

Steve Lonegan on Energy & Oil

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Lonegan on other issues.

Stop gasoline tax hikes. (Jan 2009)

Rik Mehta on Energy & Oil

Republican Senate Nominee: Click here for Rik Mehta on other issues.

No stance on record.

Stuart Meissner on Energy & Oil

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stuart Meissner on other issues.

Climate change real, but response must be joint effort. (Jan 2020)

Robert Menendez on Energy & Oil

Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Robert Menendez on other issues.

World must cut greenhouse gas emissions, or reject science. (Oct 2018)
Past due time to ratify the Kyoto Protocol. (Sep 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 NO 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 YES 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 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)
Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
Gas tax holiday for the summer. (Apr 2008)

Frank Pallone on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (NJ-6): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Frank Pallone 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 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)
Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)

Rich Pezzullo on Energy & Oil

Republican candidate for U. S. Senator (withdrew): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rich Pezzullo on other issues.

Keep energy costs low by opposing radical Green agenda. (Jan 2018)

Murray Sabrin on Energy & Oil

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Murray Sabrin on other issues.

No subsidies for wind and solar. (Jul 2014)

Hirsh Singh on Energy & Oil

Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hirsh Singh on other issues.

Against switch over to high-risk energy systems. (Jun 2020)

House:

Bonnie Watson Coleman on Energy & Oil

Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bonnie Watson Coleman on other issues.

Common-sense, sustainable solar & wind. (Oct 2014)
Opposes Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Supports regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Rodney Frelinghuysen on Energy & Oil

Republican Representative (NJ-11): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Rodney Frelinghuysen on other issues.

Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 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 YES 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 YES 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 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 33% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)

Scott Garrett on Energy & Oil

Republican Representative (NJ-5): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Scott Garrett 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)
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)
No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Feb 2016)

Josh Gottheimer on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Josh Gottheimer on other issues.

Supports federally developing renewable energy. (Nov 2016)
Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Andy Kim on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Andy Kim on other issues.

We must be leaders in transition to green economy. (Aug 2018)
PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Leonard Lance on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 7): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Leonard Lance on other issues.

Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Frank LoBiondo on Energy & Oil

Republican Representative (NJ-2): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Frank LoBiondo on other issues.

Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES 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 YES 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)
Rated 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Tom MacArthur on Energy & Oil

Republican House Member (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom MacArthur on other issues.

Support Keystone XL & expanded domestic drilling. (Nov 2014)
Supports Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
Supports Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Tom Malinowski on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Malinowski on other issues.

Honor Paris Climate Agreement; oppose fracked gas pipelines. (May 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)

Robert Menendez on Energy & Oil

Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Robert Menendez on other issues.

World must cut greenhouse gas emissions, or reject science. (Oct 2018)
Past due time to ratify the Kyoto Protocol. (Sep 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 NO 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 YES 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 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)
Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
Gas tax holiday for the summer. (Apr 2008)

Donald Norcross on Energy & Oil

Democratic House Member (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Donald Norcross on other issues.

Bring benefits of American-made renewable energy. (Nov 2014)
Supports regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
Supports regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Frank Pallone on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (NJ-6): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Frank Pallone 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 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)
Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)

Bill Pascrell on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (NJ-8): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Bill Pascrell 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 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)
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)
Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Mar 2019)
Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Donald Payne Jr. on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Donald Payne Jr. on other issues.

Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Mikie Sherrill on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mikie Sherrill on other issues.

Climate change is real, shouldn't be a partisan issue. (Apr 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)

Albio Sires on Energy & Oil

Democrat: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Albio Sires 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)
Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
$5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (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)

Christopher Smith on Energy & Oil

Republican Representative (NJ-4): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Smith on other issues.

Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES 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 YES 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)
Rated 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Jeff Van Drew on Energy & Oil

Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Van Drew on other issues.

Use green and traditional energy sources to contain costs. (Jun 2017)
Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Richard Codey on Energy & Oil

Democratic NJ Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Codey on other issues.

Require disclosure of renewables on electric bills. (Mar 2016)

Jon Corzine on Energy & Oil

Democratic Jr Senator (NJ): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jon Corzine on other issues.

Supports spending resources to stop Global Warming. (Sep 2000)
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 NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)

Chris Daggett on Energy & Oil

Independent Challenger (2009): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Daggett on other issues.

Slow the release of chemicals that increase global warming. (Jul 2009)

Steve Fulop on Energy & Oil

Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Fulop on other issues.

Variable rate gas tax with automatic inflation increase. (May 2016)
Gas tax is essentially a user fee for motorists. (May 2016)

Ray Lesniak on Energy & Oil

Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ray Lesniak on other issues.

Require disclosure of renewables on electric bills. (Mar 2016)

Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on Energy & Oil

Former Democratic Governor (1994-2000): Click here for Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on other issues.

No stance on record.

Rob Andrews on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (NJ-1): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Rob Andrews 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 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 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)

Rush Holt on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (NJ-12): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Rush Holt 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 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)
Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 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)
$5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)

Jon Runyan on Energy & Oil

Republican (retiring 2014) (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jon Runyan on other issues.

Focus on affordable energy, not cap-and-trade. (Nov 2010)
Voted NO 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)

Donny DiFrancesco on Energy & Oil

Former Republican Governor (2001): Click here for Donny DiFrancesco on other issues.

No stance on record.

Thomas Kean on Energy & Oil

Former Republican Governor (1982-1989): Click here for Thomas Kean on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jim McGreevey on Energy & Oil

Former Democratic Governor (2002-2004): Click here for Jim McGreevey on other issues.

No stance on record.

Bret Schundler on Energy & Oil

Republican 2000 Candidate: Click here for Bret Schundler on other issues.

No stance on record.

Bill Bradley on Energy & Oil

2000 Democratic Primary Challenger for President: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bill Bradley on other issues.

Prefers filling oil reserves to developing synfuels. (Aug 2000)
Open up Strategic Oil Reserve now, to reduce oil prices. (Jan 2000)
Apply CAFE standards to SUVs. (Oct 1999)
Supports ethanol in gas to ease farm crisis. (Aug 1999)
Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)

Douglas Forrester on Energy & Oil

2002 Republican Challenger for Senate (NJ): Click here for Douglas Forrester on other issues.

No stance on record.

Bob Torricelli on Energy & Oil

Former Democratic Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bob Torricelli on other issues.

Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES 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)

John Adler on Energy & Oil

Democrat (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Adler on other issues.

End tax subsidies to big oil companies. (Nov 2008)
Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)

Rob Andrews on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (NJ-1): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Rob Andrews 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 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 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)

Richard Codey on Energy & Oil

Democratic NJ Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Codey on other issues.

Require disclosure of renewables on electric bills. (Mar 2016)

Jon Corzine on Energy & Oil

Democratic Jr Senator (NJ): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jon Corzine on other issues.

Supports spending resources to stop Global Warming. (Sep 2000)
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 NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)

Anne Evans Estabrook on Energy & Oil

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Anne Evans Estabrook on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mike Ferguson on Energy & Oil

Republican Representative (NJ-7): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Mike Ferguson 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 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 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 YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Rated 33% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)

Robert Franks on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Franks on other issues.

Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)

Thomas Kean Jr. on Energy & Oil

Republican challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Kean Jr. on other issues.

Don't require disclosure of renewables on electric bills. (Mar 2016)
Wean America off of fossil fuels altogether. (Oct 2006)
Reservations about Kyoto Protocol, but supports it locally. (Sep 2006)
Drives a hybrid car; opposes drilling ANWR. (May 2006)

Frank Lautenberg on Energy & Oil

Democratic Sr Senator (NJ): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Frank Lautenberg 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 NO 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 YES 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 NO 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 preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES 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 NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)

Ian Linker on Energy & Oil

Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ian Linker on other issues.

Tap domestic energy resources. (May 2011)
Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)

Bill Pascrell on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (NJ-8): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Bill Pascrell 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 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)
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)
Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Mar 2019)
Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Donald Payne on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (NJ-10): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Donald Payne 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 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 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)
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 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
$5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)

Donald Payne on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (NJ-10): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Donald Payne 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 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 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)
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 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
$5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)

Joe Pennacchio on Energy & Oil

Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Pennacchio on other issues.

Increase production of traditional domestic energy sources. (Nov 2007)

Marge Roukema on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Marge Roukema on other issues.

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)
Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)

Jim Saxton on Energy & Oil

Republican Representative (NJ-3): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Jim Saxton 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 YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
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 YES 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 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)

Gwen Diakos on Energy & Oil

Independent Challenger: Click here for Gwen Diakos on other issues.

No stance on record.

Thomas Kean Jr. on Energy & Oil

Republican challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Kean Jr. on other issues.

Don't require disclosure of renewables on electric bills. (Mar 2016)
Wean America off of fossil fuels altogether. (Oct 2006)
Reservations about Kyoto Protocol, but supports it locally. (Sep 2006)
Drives a hybrid car; opposes drilling ANWR. (May 2006)

Joe Kyrillos on Energy & Oil

Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Kyrillos on other issues.

Don't require disclosure of renewables on electric bills. (Mar 2016)
Increased domestic production of oil and gas. (Mar 2012)

Rik Mehta on Energy & Oil

Republican (District 7): Click here for Rik Mehta on other issues.

No stance on record.

Steven Rothman on Energy & Oil

Democratic Representative (NJ-9): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Steven Rothman 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 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)
Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
Sponsored bill for $5 billion for alternative energy. (Mar 2011)

Dick Zimmer on Energy & Oil

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dick Zimmer on other issues.

More nuclear plants; more energy exploration. (May 2008)

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