Positions and Views of Mike Crapo
on Energy, Gas, Oil & Autos
| Currently Elected United States Senator, Idaho |
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| Energy, Gas, Oil & Autos |
Positions and Views |
| Energy, a General Statement |
Our economy and way of life depend on reliable sources of energy. It gets us from place to place, makes us comfortable at home or work, moves goods and products throughout our vast nation and is, in large part, one of the pillars of the quality of life that we enjoy. It's important that we have diverse energy sources, not just the traditional fossil fuels--oil, petroleum,natural gas; but hydropower, nuclear, solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable and alternative energies should be part of that energy mix. Conservation is also a very important part of a national energy policy. Idaho has had a presence in energy research and development for many years. In fact, the world's first usable electricity from nuclear energy was generated at the Idaho National Laboratory. This is just one example of many that reveals Idaho's active involvement in seeking out ways to advance our nation's energy security.
In my work in the Senate, I consistently seek out opportunities to promote a national energy policy that will lead us to less dependence on foreign sources. As a member of the Senate Renewables and Energy Efficiency Caucus, I am part of an effort to increase awareness of the various forms of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies available.
As we enter a new era in technology, I will continue to support programs that expand and improve our nation's energy portfolio.
Source: crapo.senate.gov/issues (01/11/2011) |
| Energy Independence from Foreign Oil |
In my work in the Senate, I consistently seek out opportunities to promote a national energy policy that will lead us to less dependence on foreign sources. As a member of the Senate Renewables and Energy Efficiency Caucus, I am part of an effort to increase awareness of the various forms of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies available.
As we enter a new era in technology, I will continue to support programs that expand and improve our nation's energy portfolio.
Source: crapo.senate.gov/issues (01/11/2011) |
| Nuclear Power |
Idaho has had a presence in energy research and development for many years. In fact, the world's first usable electricity from nuclear energy was generated at the Idaho National Laboratory. This is just one example of many that reveals Idaho's active involvement in seeking out ways to advance our nation's energy security.
Source: crapo.senate.gov/issues (01/11/2011) |
| Renewable Energy, Solar, Biomass and Wind |
It's important that we have diverse energy sources, not just the traditional fossil fuels--oil, petroleum,natural gas; but hydropower, nuclear, solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable and alternative energies should be part of that energy mix. Conservation is also a very important part of a national energy policy. Idaho has had a presence in energy research and development for many years. As a member of the Senate Renewables and Energy Efficiency Caucus, I am part of an effort to increase awareness of the various forms of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies available.
Source: crapo.senate.gov/issues (01/11/2011) |
| Energy Research and Development |
Our economy and way of life depend on reliable sources of energy. It gets us from place to place, makes us comfortable at home or work, moves goods and products throughout our vast nation and is, in large part, one of the pillars of the quality of life that we enjoy. It's important that we have diverse energy sources, not just the traditional fossil fuels--oil, petroleum,natural gas; but hydropower, nuclear, solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable and alternative energies should be part of that energy mix. Conservation is also a very important part of a national energy policy. Idaho has had a presence in energy research and development for many years. In fact, the world's first usable electricity from nuclear energy was generated at the Idaho National Laboratory. This is just one example of many that reveals Idaho's active involvement in seeking out ways to advance our nation's energy security. As a member of the Senate Renewables and Energy Efficiency Caucus, I am part of an effort to increase awareness of the various forms of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies available. As we enter a new era in technology, I will continue to support programs that expand and improve our nation's energy portfolio.
Source: crapo.senate.gov/issues (01/11/2011) |
| Solar Energy Investment Tax Credit Bill |
Last fall, I wrote that the United States needed to find cost-effective ways to access and exploit diverse energy sources while promoting energy conservation by individuals and industry. At that time we were facing exorbitant gasoline prices and climbing natural gas prices. In nine months, the situation has only worsened. And as I noted then, this crisis reveals a growing divide between supply and demand that threatens to become a chasm of failed energy policy. Congress has come to the brink on this topic for a few years now, foundering every year in lost momentum and partisanship. Finally, the months of debate, compromise and problem-solving have paid off. On Monday, August 8, President Bush signed a comprehensive, hard-won energy bill into law. This legislation sets into motion a chain of activities that will start us on the path toward energy independence. The new set of laws affects every aspect of energy from production and consumption to disposal and conservation. Broad-reaching elements of the law include expansion of gas and oil production and the first-ever inventory of offshore oil and gas resources. There are tax incentives for renewable energy as well as incentives for energy efficiency and conservation. Communities across Idaho will gain from tax credits for the production of hydro, geothermal, solar and nuclear power. The new laws encourage homeowners and builders to conserve energy by providing tax credits for energy efficiency in homes, commercial buildings and appliances. Consumers will directly benefit from cost savings gained through tax credits for electricity transmission and reliability. As industry improves its infrastructure for transmission and reliability, the cost savings are passed on to power users. We consumers are encouraged to do our part in contributing to reductions in vehicle emissions as well. The new law contains extensions of tax credits for fuel efficient vehicles and use of renewable fuels. One area of interest to Idaho is cle [Response was truncated to maximum response length of 2000 characters.]
Source: Candidate Website (10/02/2004) |
| Domestic Energy Production |
It's important that we have diverse energy sources, not just the traditional fossil fuels--oil, petroleum,natural gas; but hydropower, nuclear, solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable and alternative energies should be part of that energy mix. Conservation is also a very important part of a national energy policy. Idaho has had a presence in energy research and development for many years. In fact, the world's first usable electricity from nuclear energy was generated at the Idaho National Laboratory. This is just one example of many that reveals Idaho's active involvement in seeking out ways to advance our nation's energy security.
In my work in the Senate, I consistently seek out opportunities to promote a national energy policy that will lead us to less dependence on foreign sources. As a member of the Senate Renewables and Energy Efficiency Caucus, I am part of an effort to increase awareness of the various forms of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies available.
As we enter a new era in technology, I will continue to support programs that expand and improve our nation's energy portfolio.
Source: crapo.senate.gov/issues (01/11/2011) |
| These are available issue topics for which there were no responses. |
| Oil Drilling |
| Gas Prices |
| Oil and Gas Subsidies |
| Oil Company Profits |
| Canadian Oil (Keystone) Pipeline |
| Fuel Efficiency & Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards |
| Coal |
| Shale Gas Development |
| Regulation of Energy Companies |
| Gulf Oil Spill |
| Offshore Oil Drilling Safety Standards |
| Energy Efficiency and Standards |
| Green Homes and Improvements |
| Renewable Fuels, Biofuels and Ethanol |
| Hydrogen Cell Fuel Initiative |
| Utility Deregulation |
| Natural Gas |
| Electricity Transmission Grid |
| Energy Bill |
| Department of Energy |
| Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) |
| Production Tax Credit |
| Strategic Energy Fund |
| Energy Efficient Government Buildings |
| Gas & Oil, a General Statement |
| Developing World Oil Demand |
| Wellhead Tax |
| Low Carbon Fuels |
| Auto Industry |
| Hybrid & All Electric Cars |
| Flexible Fuel Vehicles |