1. The Environment Ms. Dennis & Mr. Patten Participation in Government

2. The Basics The way Americans produce and consume energy is not sustainable. Addiction to foreign oil places the U.S. economy, environment and national security at risk. – Import 11 million barrels of oil a day into the U.S. – Use of natural gas and biofuels, increase fuel efficiency President Obama is currently working to pass new legislation to protect our nation from the economic and strategic risks associated with using foreign oil.

3. The American Recovery Act Push toward investments in the development of renewable energy and clean technologies, high speed rail and advanced car batteries that will improve transportation. Investments in a smart electric grid and energy efficient homes, offices, and appliances will reduce our overall energy consumption as a nation.

4. Clean Energy Environment Today, we export billions of dollars each year to import the energy we need to power our country The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included $80 Billion in the generation of renewable energy sources, clean energy technology, new vehicle and fuel technologies, better electric grid, all while creating new jobs.

5. Clean Energy Environment May 2009: first joint fuel economy/greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and trucks

6. Climate Change U.S. will catalogue greenhouse emissions sources – important step towards reduction Increase research to better understand climate change and its impact

7. Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future Develop and Secure America’s Energy Supplies: – Deploy American assets, innovation, and technology so that we can safely and responsibly develop more energy here at home and be a leader in the global energy economy. – Provide consumers with choices to reduce costs and save energy More affordable gas, more fuel efficient vehicles