Energy

Reps. Welch, Kinzinger lead bipartisan, bicameral letters encouraging White House to continue to modernize federal infrastructure
Peter Welch (D-Vermont)
April 4, 2017
Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Congressmen Peter Welch (D-VT) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) today delivered bipartisan letters to President Donald Trump calling on the administration’s support and use of the Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESCs). These public-private partnerships allow the federal government to modernize federal infrastructure and improve energy and water services through innovative financing.
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Walz Statement on Executive Order
Timothy J. Walz (D-MN, 1st)
March 28, 2017
“The science on climate change is settled. As such, I support a holistic approach to combating climate change that employs a broad coalition of nations across the globe.
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Walker Praises President's Action on Energy Independence
Mark Walker (R-NC, 6th)
March 28, 2017
"North Carolinians are facing increases in their energy bills and their groceries because of an out-of-control regulatory system that disregards any unintended consequences their rule-making has on low and middle-income families," Walker said. "I want to protect America's natural treasures for generations to come; however, that doesn’t mean disregarding common sense and facts. I applaud President Trump for striking these burdensome rules and supporting an all-of-the-above energy approach that promotes innovation."
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