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While each candidate agrees that the United States depends far too much on imported oil and gas, opinion varies on how to lessen the burden and how to promote research and development of other energy sources.
REPUBLICANS
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
Ron Paul
Will work to restore a free-market in energy. Would work with Congress to repeal federal regulations and taxes that impede the development of new energy sources. Believes alternative sources should prove their viability in the free market. Believes in a free market, conservation occurs naturally when property rights are strictly enforced to prevent pollution and because resources become more costly as they become scarcer. Cosponsored legislation designed to encourage the development of alternative energy. Will repeal federal regulations that hinder the development of nuclear energy. Will also repeal all federal subsidies and privileges granted the nuclear industry Read more about Paul's energy policies
DEMOCRATS
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
Barack Obama
Proposes reducing carbon emissions by 80 percent by 2050 by using a market-based cap-and-trade system. Would invest $150 billion over 10 years in clean energy. Supports next generation biofuels. Proposes increasing fuel economy standards and would require that 25 percent of electricity consumed in the U.S. is derived from clean, sustainable energy sources by 2025. Would create a Global Energy Forum and re-engage with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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