Abercrombie, Peterson Form Bipartisan Energy Working Group
Washington, DC – U.S. Representatives Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) and John Peterson (R-Pa.), have joined forces to develop and promote a comprehensive energy plan that will fuel the American economy rather than fueling partisan debate. The two representatives will announce a bipartisan working group of House Members on Tuesday, July 15. The working group will include a diverse group of rank-and-file Republican and Democratic Members from across the nation who share one interest: A comprehensive, environmentally responsible energy plan for the American people.
Abercrombie and Peterson have worked together for years addressing our energy crisis and have promoted responsible domestic energy production, conservation, and investment in renewable and alternatives energy sources – all components of becoming energy independent. They issued the following statement:
“If we remain locked in opposing political positions instead of working together to find real solutions, it will be a death struggle that puts the U.S. economy and our way of life at profound risk, and the country will miss an opportunity to declare energy independence from unstable, overseas supplies,” said Abercrombie. “We are sending hundreds of billions of dollars to other countries to buy oil— the largest transfer of wealth in the history of the world— without fully and carefully considering the possibilities here at home.”
Peterson continued, “In order for us to remain competitive and rescue ourselves from a second ‘great depression’, Washington needs to put the politics aside and address the crisis. Yes, we need to conserve more, and incentivize the American people to invest in energy efficient appliances, cars and homes. Yes, we need to streamline the permitting process so oil companies can expeditiously produce on the acres already under lease. Yes, we need to re-examine our fuel mix and the possibilities offered by technology. And finally, we need to invest in renewable and alternative forms of energy and increase domestic production of oil and natural gas. But, folks, there is no silver bullet. However, most importantly, we need to do something now.”
Abercrombie and Peterson have worked together for years addressing our energy crisis and have promoted responsible domestic energy production, conservation, and investment in renewable and alternatives energy sources – all components of becoming energy independent. They issued the following statement:
“If we remain locked in opposing political positions instead of working together to find real solutions, it will be a death struggle that puts the U.S. economy and our way of life at profound risk, and the country will miss an opportunity to declare energy independence from unstable, overseas supplies,” said Abercrombie. “We are sending hundreds of billions of dollars to other countries to buy oil— the largest transfer of wealth in the history of the world— without fully and carefully considering the possibilities here at home.”
Peterson continued, “In order for us to remain competitive and rescue ourselves from a second ‘great depression’, Washington needs to put the politics aside and address the crisis. Yes, we need to conserve more, and incentivize the American people to invest in energy efficient appliances, cars and homes. Yes, we need to streamline the permitting process so oil companies can expeditiously produce on the acres already under lease. Yes, we need to re-examine our fuel mix and the possibilities offered by technology. And finally, we need to invest in renewable and alternative forms of energy and increase domestic production of oil and natural gas. But, folks, there is no silver bullet. However, most importantly, we need to do something now.”
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