John McCain
Proposes a national energy strategy that will rely on the technological prowess of American industry and science. Would not support subsidizing every alternative or tariffs that restrict the competition that stimulates innovation and lower cost. Believes barriers to nuclear energy are political not technological. Would provide for safe storage of spent nuclear fuel and give host states or localities a proprietary interest so when advanced recycling technologies turn used fuel into a valuable commodity, the public will share in its economic benefits. Proposed a bipartisan plan to address the problem of climate change and stimulate the development and use of advanced technologies. It is a market-based approach that would set reasonable caps on carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions, and provide industries with tradable credits. Read more about McCain on the issues

Hillary Clinton
Proposes a cap-and-trade program that auctions 100 percent of permits alongside investments. Would reduce electricity consumption by 20 percent from projected levels by 2020 by changing the way utilities do business. Proposes a $50 billion fund -- paid for in part by oil companies -- to fund investments in alternative energy. Would double federal investment in basic energy research. Would have renewable energy generating 25 percent of electricity by 2025 and have 60 billion gallons of home-grown bio-fuels available for cars and trucks by 2030. Proposes an increase in fuel efficiency standards to 55 miles per gallon by 2030. Would create a "National Energy Council" within the White House to ensure implementation of the plan across the Executive Branch.  Watch Clinton speak about energy policy