Jeff Merkley on Energy & Oil

Democratic Senate Challenger; member of State House

Set a 25 percent renewable energy national standard by 2025

The first part of Jeff's climate change plan is to make historic investments in renewable energy, which includes setting a 25 percent renewable energy national standard by 2025. We'll get there by investing in clean energy sources such as wind, solar and bio-fuels. We'll pay for it by closing tax loopholes for big oil companies. Jeff also strongly supports increasing the fuel economy standards for cars driven in the US to 35 miles per gallon. Source: Campaign website, www.jeffmerkley.com, "Issues" Jun 3, 2008

Invest in research for conservation, alternative energy

Jeff's plan outlines an increase in efficiency for cooling, heating and lighting appliances by 25%. We must also have an investment in carbon capture storage systems which capture CO2 and store it in the ground at coal- and natural-gas-fired plants. We need to increase solar power by 700 times current capacity, and wind power by 50 times current capacity. New investments in bio-fuel research with an emphasis on cellulosic ethanol and crops that have a complete bio-fuel support cycle are necessary. Source: Campaign website, www.jeffmerkley.com, "Issues" Jun 3, 2008

Sustainable, renewable energy to combat global warming

Energy Independence and Conservation: This has been a banner year in Oregon for stewardship. Oregon has a long history and reputation as a national leader on environmental policy. Under Jeff's leadership in the legislature, sustainability, renewable energy and recycling found new life after years of neglect. Jeff Merkley has developed a four part plan to combat global warming. As U.S. Senator for Oregon, Jeff will fight to get his plan implemented. Read more. Source: Campaign website, www.jeffmerkley.com, "Issues" Mar 2, 2008

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