Issue Position: Energy

Issue Position

With the steadily increasing cost of oil, it becomes increasingly evident that we cannot continue to support an energy policy that strengthens our enemies and sends our hard earned dollars overseas. In addition, the threat of global warming is real and makes it imperative that we invest in a renewable energy future that creates millions of green collar jobs and reduces greenhouse gasses.

What Representative Conklin will do to improve and enhance our energy policies:

* Encourage development of clean energy technologies by working with Penn State to research technologies create jobs and reduce use of Middle Eastern oil
* Create lasting jobs through the responsible development of the Marcellus Shale
* Help develop and implement Clean Coal technologies that help us reduce our dependence on foreign oil and allow us to make our expansive coal reserves part of a clean energy future
* Work to implement and develop green and renewable energy technologies that reduce our energy needs, help secure our energy future and make sure we leave future generations a planet to inherit

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