While I will make no predictions on who ultimately wins the presidential election, I have been tracking where the candidates stand on energy matters. Followin is where the vice presidential candidates stand on the matter. And by the way, remember that the VP debate is tonight. Here's what you can look out for on energy:
Governor Sarah Palin
Produce more of our own oil & gas, for national security. (Sep 2008)
Gas pipeline:history's largest private-sector infrastructure. (Sep 2008)
More pipelines; more nukes; more coal; more alternatives. (Sep 2008)
Claimed major triumph: $500 million subsidy for gas pipeline. (Aug 2008)
Global warming affects Alaska, but is not man-made. (Aug 2008)
Resource rebate: suspend AK 8-cent fuel tax for one year. (Aug 2008)
Gasline Inducement Act: 1,715-mile natural gas pipeline. (Aug 2008)
Commercialize Alaska's North Slope natural gas. (Aug 2008)
Appointed an Alaska oil and gas commissioner. (Aug 2008)
To win, GOP must push energy independence. (Aug 2008)
Agrees with Obama on more Alaska oil & gas production. (Aug 2008)
Windfall oil profits tax prevents investment. (Aug 2008)
Lift moratorium on offshore drilling. (Jul 2008)
Convinced McCain to drill offshore; not yet on drilling ANWR. (Jul 2008)
Exxon-Mobil should pay $507 million for Exxon Valdez spill. (Jul 2008)
Unlock ANWR; we're ready, willing and able to contribute. (Jun 2008)
Energy relief plan: $100 per person monthly, for oil & gas. (May 2008)
Bush is right: drill ANWR & develop our own supplies. (Apr 2008)
Fully fund for the Petroleum Systems Integrity Office. (Feb 2008)
$250M for proven alternative energy, including wind & hydro. (Jan 2008)
Gas pipelines are approved if they meet Alaska's needs. (Jan 2008)
National energy policy not an either/or proposition. (Nov 2007)
Fund cellulosic biofuel research in Farm Bill. (Oct 2007)
Submitted legislation to build natural AGIA gas pipeline. (Mar 2007)
Stranded Gas Development Act no longer applies. (Nov 2006)
Get ANWR open. (Nov 2006)
Chaired the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. (Nov 2006)
Pursue gasline plan that is best for ALL Alaskans. (Nov 2006)
Met with producers and employee groups for pipeline deal. (Oct 2006)
Firm start date as part of gasline incentive offer. (Oct 2006)
Opposes natural gas reserves tax--it's not earned income yet. (Oct 2006)
Analyze potential costs associated with climate change. (Oct 2006)
Senator Joe Biden
The energy challenge take sacrifice and is a moral crusade. (Dec 2007)
FactCheck: Oil did not jump $18/bbl due to Iran Resolution. (Dec 2007)
Supports cap-and-trade for greenhouse gases. (Nov 2007)
Provide for emergency fuel assistance immediately. (Oct 2007)
Make every automobile sold be a flex-fuel automobile. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
Voted NO on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
Voted NO on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
Sponsored bill raising CAFE by a 4% per year until 2018. (Jul 2006)
Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
I will give the edge to the Right Honorable Governor Palin on this issue. What do you think?
