Put Texans to work producing the fuels of the future
While my opponent and this administration have been in office, gas prices have skyrocketed, from $1.35 a gallon to $4.00 a gallon. If we are to continue to be a leader in energy--we've got to stand up to special interests and put
Texans to work producing the fuels of the future.
We are the nation's largest producer of natural gas which must be used as a bridge-fuel to lower our emissions, to help our environment and to create "green collar" jobs.
Texas is also the leader in wind energy, and we must continue to expand our investment in renewable energy sources.
This country needs a NASA-like project to make America energy independent.
President Kennedy called for such a project when he said "America would put a man on the moon by the end of the decade." Well, Texans responded and made that vision a reality.
Source: State Convention Speech
Jun 6, 2008
Invest in wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass
We must make a serious effort to invest in clean, alternative, renewable sources of energy including wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass, in order to provide a greater percentage of our energy needs.
Source: Campaign website, www.ricknoriega.com, "Issues"
Mar 2, 2008
