The Chamber

Energy

Energy powers our economy and our lives. Without access to affordable and reliable supplies of energy in the United States, U.S. businesses are forced to move elsewhere, taking U.S. jobs and support for the economy with them and impacting our global competitiveness.

State Priorities

1. Provide incentives to increase use of renewable fuels and for businesses for energy efficiency

2. Tax credits, grants or other incentives to encourage research and development in clean energy technology

3. Eliminate the moratorium on nuclear power plants and consider them as an option

Federal Priorities

1. Increase investment in clean coal technology

2. Expansion of nuclear energy, research and development in wind, solar and other renewable energy

3. Environment issues must be answered with commonsense solutions. Government should not mandate what technology cannot deliver

4. Provide and promote incentives for business energy efficiency across all sectors

5. Reduce burdensome regulations that discourage investment and imperil competitiveness

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