HRC and Energy

2004: Voted To Extend Through 2005 “The Tax Credit For Producing Electricity From Certain Renewable Resources.” [H.R.1308, Vote 18, 9/23/04] 2006: Voted To Extend Through 2008 Tax Credits For Clean Energy And Energy Efficiency. [H.R.6111, Vote 279, 12/9/06] Then-Senator Clinton: In 2007, “The Senate Passed My Legislation To Require The Department Of Defense To Integrate [The Threat From Global Warming’ Into Our Planning.” “There are also security implications. A group of retired 3 and 4-star generals and admirals issued a recent report describing in detail the threat that global warming poses to our national security, from increased conflict over natural resources to instability and migrations. Earlier this year, the Senate passed my legislation to require the Department of Defense to integrate this issue into our planning.” [Speech in Cedar Rapids, IA, Council on Foreign Relations, 11/5/07] 2007: Then-Senator Clinton Proposed To “Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 80 Percent From 1990 Levels By 2050” As President. “When I am President, we will set three major energy goals for America. One, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent from 1990 levels by 2050, the amount necessary to avoid the most dangerous and destructive consequences of climate change. Two, to cut foreign oil imports by two thirds from projected levels by 2030 to move America toward energy independence. And three, to move us from a carbon-based economy to an efficient, green economy by unleashing a wave of private-sector innovation in clean energy and energy efficiency. I believe that will create at least five million good new jobs from clean energy over the next decade.” [Speech in Cedar Rapids, IA, Council on Foreign Relations, 11/5/07] 2007: Then-Senator Clinton Proposed To “Cut Foreign Oil Imports By Two Thirds From Projected Levels By 2030” As President. “When I am President, we will set three major energy goals for America. One, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent from 1990 levels by 2050, the amount necessary to avoid the most dangerous and destructive consequences of climate change. Two, to cut foreign oil imports by two thirds from projected levels by 2030 to move America toward energy independence. And three, to move us from a carbon-based economy to an efficient, green economy by unleashing a wave of private-sector innovation in clean energy and energy efficiency. I believe that will create at least five million good new jobs from clean energy over the next decade.” [Speech in Cedar Rapids, IA, Council on Foreign Relations, 11/5/07] 2007: Then-Senator Clinton Proposed To “Move Us From A Carbon-Based Economy To An Efficient, Green Economy By Unleashing A Wave Of Private-Sector Innovation In Clean Energy And Energy Efficiency” As President. “When I am President, we will set three major energy goals for America. One, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent from 1990 levels by 2050, the amount necessary to avoid the most dangerous and destructive consequences of climate change. Two, to cut foreign oil imports by two thirds from projected levels by 2030 to move America toward energy independence. And three, to move us from a carbon-based economy to an efficient, green economy by unleashing a wave of private-sector innovation in clean energy and energy efficiency. I believe that will create at least five million good new jobs from clean energy over the next decade.” [Speech in Cedar Rapids, IA, Council on Foreign Relations, 11/5/07] Then-Senator Clinton: “A National Commitment To Energy Efficiency…Is The Cheapest, Cleanest, Fastest Way To reduce Energy Consumption And Save Energy Costs, And To Create Good New Jobs That Cannot Be Outsourced.” “[A]s President, I will lead a national commitment to energy efficiency. This is the cheapest, cleanest, fastest way to reduce energy consumption and save energy costs, and to create good new jobs that cannot be outsourced.” [Speech in Cedar Rapids, IA, Council on Foreign Relations, 11/5/07] Then-Senator Clinton: “As President, To Help Us Reach 25% [Electric Power From Renewable Sources] By 2025, I Will Make The Production Tax Credit For Wind And Solar Permanent.” [Speech in Cedar Rapids, IA, Council on Foreign Relations, 11/5/07]