Senator Bob Casey Promotes Energy Independence

U.S. Senator Bob Casey held an Energy Forum at the Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to discuss the Democrat’s Energy strategy and new, forward looking energy policies to increase energy independence, strengthen the economy, reduce global warming emissions and protect consumers.

On Thursday, May 31st, 2007, Sen. Casey hosted a panel of energy experts. He was joined by Joyce M. Ferris, Founder and Managing Partner of Blue Hill Partners; Judith Mondre, Founder and President of Mondre Energy, Inc.; and Josh Tosteson, President and Director of HydroGen. The panel discussed their experience in the public and private sector to pursue sound energy policies that are good for the environment while also saving money and creating jobs. The event was attended by roughly 50 people including constituents and various energy and environmental advocates.

“The old false choice between a clean environment and job creation is a myth,” said Senator Casey. “The distinguished panel today has proven this with their work. Innovation and forward thinking can create jobs in the United States and also protect our environment and even our national security.”

Senator Casey also discussed his legislation to address rising gas prices and new legislation put forward by Senate Democrats that will be considered in the coming weeks.

“For too long, our national energy policy has focused on rewarding Big Oil rather than investing in new technology that will make us more energy independent and increase our economic, national and environmental security,” said Senator Casey. “My legislation that would invest oil company tax breaks into research on renewable fuels and the energy legislation to be introduced by Senate Democrats give us a new way forward to energy independence.”