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Jeff Apodaca on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Apodaca on other issues.
  • Fracking ok for now; move away from oil & gas over time. (Jan 2018)
  • Old and new energy industries must adapt. (Aug 2017)
  • Solar power will bring money & jobs. (Jul 2017)
Jay Block on Energy & Oil
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Jay Block on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Cervantes on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Cervantes on other issues.
  • Research snd develop renewable energy. (Jul 2017)
Rebecca Dow on Energy & Oil
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Rebecca Dow on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Deb Haaland on Energy & Oil
DOI Secretary: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Deb Haaland on other issues.
  • Will work to undo fossil fuel development on public lands. (Dec 2020)
  • Campaigned on climate change, backs Green New Deal. (Dec 2020)
  • Anti-fracking, supports Green New Deal. (Dec 2020)
  • Lead the way into renewable energy era, solar and wind. (Oct 2018)
  • Climate change is #1 issue facing the world today. (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)
Gary King on Energy & Oil
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gary King on other issues.
  • Encourage cleaner burning fuels via tough standards. (Nov 1996)
Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Energy & Oil
Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Michelle Lujan-Grisham on other issues.
  • New Mexico to have nation's largest single wind complex. (Jan 2021)
  • Climate change risks environmental annihilation. (Aug 2020)
  • Pro-active on climate change: 50% renewable by 2030. (Jan 2019)
  • Limit greenhouse gases, lead on renewable energy. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Susana Martinez on Energy & Oil
Republican Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Susana Martinez on other issues.
  • Diversify so we're not at mercy of federal government. (Jan 2017)
  • Eliminate gross receipts tax on locomotive fuels. (Jan 2012)
  • Cap-and-Tax does not move us toward a cleaner environment. (Jan 2011)
  • Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
Steve Pearce on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (NM-2): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Steve Pearce on other issues.
  • No one believes the crap about climate change. (Oct 2018)
  • Must include fossil fuels as well as green energy. (Aug 2017)
  • Set aside 6.4M acres in New Mexico for solar panels. (Oct 2008)
  • More domestic oil production & more nuclear power. (Aug 2008)
  • Nuclear energy is cheap, clean and ready now. (Aug 2008)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
  • 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)
John Sanchez on Energy & Oil
Republican Lt. Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Sanchez on other issues.
  • Oil & gas drilling in Otero Mesa. (Oct 2002)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)

Senate:

NM 2020: 2020 NM Senatorial race


Gavin Clarkson on Energy & Oil
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gavin Clarkson on other issues.
  • Opposes Green New Deal; no fracking bans. (Jun 2020)
David Clements on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Clements on other issues.
  • Lower energy costs by letting market decide what makes sense. (Feb 2014)
Martin Heinrich on Energy & Oil
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Martin Heinrich on other issues.
  • Moral obligation to prevent devastating climate change. (Oct 2018)
  • Develop NM solar and wind, not coal and oil. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports cap-and-trade; it causes no big energy costs. (Oct 2012)
  • Bush stood in way of development of clean, renewable energy. (Nov 2008)
  • 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)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Sep 2019)
Ben Ray Lujan on Energy & Oil
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Ben Ray Lujan on other issues.
  • Invest in and expand renewable energy projects. (Jul 2020)
  • Highest-ranking co-sponsor of the Green New Deal. (Jul 2020)
  • Shift $ from oil company tax breaks to renewable development. (Nov 2008)
  • 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 banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (May 2019)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Energy & Oil
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger (withdrew): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Maggie Toulouse Oliver on other issues.
  • Unabashed support of the Green New Deal. (Apr 2019)
Mick Rich on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for New Mexico U.S. Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mick Rich on other issues.
  • Coal plant filters can solve CO2 emissions without subsidies. (Oct 2018)
  • Support oil & gas industry for fuel independence. (Jan 2018)
  • Protected public lands could be a source of energy and jobs. (Jan 2018)
  • Make public lands accessible for energy production. (Aug 2017)
Mark Ronchetti on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate Nominee: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mark Ronchetti on other issues.
  • Green New Deal would destroy New Mexico's energy economy. (Aug 2020)
  • All-of-the-above approach to developing energy resources. (Aug 2020)
  • Strongly opposes ban on fracking, safely done for 60 years. (Aug 2020)
  • 50% of our oil and gas comes from public lands. (Aug 2020)
  • Pro fracking and continue to use cost effective oil and gas. (Jan 2020)
John Sanchez on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Sanchez on other issues.
  • Oil & gas drilling in Otero Mesa. (Oct 2002)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
Tom Udall on Energy & Oil
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Tom Udall on other issues.
  • Do it all, do it right. (Oct 2014)
  • Supports solar energy with heart & soul. (Oct 2008)
  • Supports renewable electricity standard for public utilities. (Aug 2008)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 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)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Sep 2019)
Bob Walsh on Energy & Oil
Libertarian Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Walsh on other issues.
  • Don't prioritize green energy. (May 2020)
Allen Weh on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Allen Weh on other issues.
  • Explore every potential energy source, including oil & gas. (Sep 2014)

House:


Deb Haaland on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Deb Haaland on other issues.
  • Will work to undo fossil fuel development on public lands. (Dec 2020)
  • Campaigned on climate change, backs Green New Deal. (Dec 2020)
  • Anti-fracking, supports Green New Deal. (Dec 2020)
  • Lead the way into renewable energy era, solar and wind. (Oct 2018)
  • Climate change is #1 issue facing the world today. (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)
Ben Ray Lujan on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Ben Ray Lujan on other issues.
  • Invest in and expand renewable energy projects. (Jul 2020)
  • Highest-ranking co-sponsor of the Green New Deal. (Jul 2020)
  • Shift $ from oil company tax breaks to renewable development. (Nov 2008)
  • 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 banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (May 2019)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Michelle Lujan-Grisham on other issues.
  • New Mexico to have nation's largest single wind complex. (Jan 2021)
  • Climate change risks environmental annihilation. (Aug 2020)
  • Pro-active on climate change: 50% renewable by 2030. (Jan 2019)
  • Limit greenhouse gases, lead on renewable energy. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Steve Pearce on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (NM-2): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Steve Pearce on other issues.
  • No one believes the crap about climate change. (Oct 2018)
  • Must include fossil fuels as well as green energy. (Aug 2017)
  • Set aside 6.4M acres in New Mexico for solar panels. (Oct 2008)
  • More domestic oil production & more nuclear power. (Aug 2008)
  • Nuclear energy is cheap, clean and ready now. (Aug 2008)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
  • 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)
Xochitl Torres Small on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Xochitl Torres Small on other issues.
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Gary Johnson on Energy & Oil
Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Gary Johnson on other issues.
  • Humans contribute to climate change, but no government role. (Oct 2018)
  • Man contributes to climate change, but no government fix. (Jan 2016)
  • Federal regulation makes fracking, coal mining, & nuclear OK. (Sep 2012)
  • Support renewables, but not with federal policy. (Sep 2012)
  • Cap-&-trade imposes costs with no environmental improvement. (Aug 2012)
  • Alternative energy good; ethanol subsidies bad. (Nov 2011)
  • Supports nuclear power. (Aug 2011)
  • Current policy prevents common-sense energy development. (Jul 2011)
  • No cap-and-trade; no taxing carbon emissions. (Jul 2011)
  • I accept global warming but not cap-and-trade. (Jun 2011)
  • Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
  • Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
  • Federal tax incentives for energy, with state decisions. (Aug 2001)
Bill Richardson on Energy & Oil
Democratic Governor (NM); Secretary of Commerce-Designee: Click here for 36 full quotes OR click here for Bill Richardson on other issues.
  • Green Jobs Cabinet: lead renewable energy export. (Jan 2010)
  • Start carbon trading in 11-state Western Climate region. (Jan 2009)
  • About time we got Saudis to increase production. (Jun 2008)
  • Windfall profit tax to shift obscene profits from Exxon. (Jun 2008)
  • New oil refineries and nuclear plants ok, if done right. (Jun 2008)
  • FactCheck: No, NH gas prices are not highest ever. (Jan 2008)
  • FactCheck: Reducing GHGs by 90% costs households $800/yr. (Dec 2007)
  • 30% renewable sources in our electricity by 2020. (Dec 2007)
  • Recommends 90% GHG reduction to IPCC. (Nov 2007)
  • Served on boards of three large oil companies. (Nov 2007)
  • Need an energy revolution in the US. (Oct 2007)
  • Supernova of clean energy policy in New Mexico. (Oct 2007)
  • 2020 Vision: An energy revolution in 5 simple steps. (Oct 2007)
  • States have addressed global warming; now feds should too. (Oct 2007)
  • Hydrogen cars only in 30 years; need plug-ins & hybrids now. (Oct 2007)
  • Opposes gas tax: it burdens everyday people. (Oct 2007)
  • Regulated utilities can profit by “selling efficiency”. (Oct 2007)
  • Iran & Russia are exploring natural gas control like OPEC. (Oct 2007)
  • Energy incentives are just anti-government ideology. (Oct 2007)
  • Climate change cynics don’t consider cost of inaction. (Oct 2007)
  • 50-mpg cars by 2020 even if it costs $6000 per car. (Oct 2007)
  • Carbon auction: use market to make emitter pay for emissions. (Oct 2007)
  • Bush won’t follow the Kyoto treaty, but my state does. (Jun 2007)
  • Buying carbon offsets not enough; sacrifice for common good. (Jun 2007)
  • Claimed too early that secrets were safe at nuclear labs. (May 2007)
  • Supports nuclear energy, but not waste storage at Yucca Mt. (May 2007)
  • Cap-and-trade CO2 emissions, including 50-mpg cars by 2020. (May 2007)
  • Sacrifice for Apollo-like program for renewable fuel. (Apr 2007)
  • Mandatory emissions reductions to make US energy-independent. (Feb 2007)
  • 50 mpg efficiency and 30% renewable electricity. (Jan 2006)
  • Oppose carbon tax, favor a cap-and-trade system. (Jan 2006)
  • Oversaw Dept. of Energy during nuclear lab security breach. (Nov 2005)
  • Tapped Strategic Oil Reserve to pierce bubble in oil prices. (Nov 2005)
  • $6M for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. (Jan 2004)
  • Develop alternative energy, including wind & solar. (Oct 2002)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Gary Johnson on Energy & Oil
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Gary Johnson on other issues.
  • Humans contribute to climate change, but no government role. (Oct 2018)
  • Man contributes to climate change, but no government fix. (Jan 2016)
  • Federal regulation makes fracking, coal mining, & nuclear OK. (Sep 2012)
  • Support renewables, but not with federal policy. (Sep 2012)
  • Cap-&-trade imposes costs with no environmental improvement. (Aug 2012)
  • Alternative energy good; ethanol subsidies bad. (Nov 2011)
  • Supports nuclear power. (Aug 2011)
  • Current policy prevents common-sense energy development. (Jul 2011)
  • No cap-and-trade; no taxing carbon emissions. (Jul 2011)
  • I accept global warming but not cap-and-trade. (Jun 2011)
  • Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
  • Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
  • Federal tax incentives for energy, with state decisions. (Aug 2001)
Joe Carraro on Energy & Oil
Former Republican Challenger (2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Carraro on other issues.
  • More funds for alternative fuel AND for traditional sources. (Nov 2004)
Joe Skeen on Energy & Oil
Former Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joe Skeen on other issues.
  • 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)
Gloria Tristani on Energy & Oil
2002 Democratic Challenger (NM): Click here for Gloria Tristani on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Hector Balderas on Energy & Oil
Former Democratic Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hector Balderas on other issues.
  • Big oil does not deserve big tax subsidies. (Dec 2011)
Tom Benavides on Energy & Oil
Republican challenger; previously state senator: Click here for Tom Benavides on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Pete Domenici on Energy & Oil
Republican Sr Senator (NM): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Pete Domenici on other issues.
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO 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 disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted NO on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
  • Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
Martin Heinrich on Energy & Oil
Democrat (Senate run 2012) (District 1): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Martin Heinrich on other issues.
  • Moral obligation to prevent devastating climate change. (Oct 2018)
  • Develop NM solar and wind, not coal and oil. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports cap-and-trade; it causes no big energy costs. (Oct 2012)
  • Bush stood in way of development of clean, renewable energy. (Nov 2008)
  • 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)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Sep 2019)
Francesca Lobato on Energy & Oil
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Francesca Lobato on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Allen McCulloch on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Allen McCulloch on other issues.
  • Responsible drilling at Otero Mesa and ANWR. (Jun 2006)
Steve Pearce on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (NM-2): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Steve Pearce on other issues.
  • No one believes the crap about climate change. (Oct 2018)
  • Must include fossil fuels as well as green energy. (Aug 2017)
  • Set aside 6.4M acres in New Mexico for solar panels. (Oct 2008)
  • More domestic oil production & more nuclear power. (Aug 2008)
  • Nuclear energy is cheap, clean and ready now. (Aug 2008)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
  • 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)
David Pfeffer on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger: Click here for David Pfeffer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Harry Teague on Energy & Oil
Democrat (until 2010) (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Harry Teague on other issues.
  • Aggressively invest in alternative energy. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Tom Udall on Energy & Oil
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Tom Udall on other issues.
  • Do it all, do it right. (Oct 2014)
  • Supports solar energy with heart & soul. (Oct 2008)
  • Supports renewable electricity standard for public utilities. (Aug 2008)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 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)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Sep 2019)
Heather Wilson on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (NM-1): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Heather Wilson on other issues.
  • Stop pursuing green dreams on energy. (Oct 2012)
  • 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 YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
Jeff Bingaman on Energy & Oil
Democratic Sr Senator (NM): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Bingaman 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 YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO 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 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 NO 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)
  • Sponsored bill raising CAFE by a 4% per year until 2018. (Jul 2006)
  • Rated 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
Teresa Leger Fernandez on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Teresa Leger Fernandez on other issues.
  • Climate change is a crisis, invest in renewables. (Feb 2021)
Yvette Herrell on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 2): Click here for Yvette Herrell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Valerie Plame on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 3): Click here for Valerie Plame on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Melanie Stansbury on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 1): Click here for Melanie Stansbury on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Heather Wilson on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (NM-1): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Heather Wilson on other issues.
  • Stop pursuing green dreams on energy. (Oct 2012)
  • 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 YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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