ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE
Increased development and investment in clean and renewable sources of energy are essential to securing long term economic prosperity and a healthy environment in the Commonwealth, the nation and the world. The effects of climate change are already being seen on our coastlines. Rising temperatures and sea levels will drastically impact the tourist destinations, fisheries and military installations that are so vital to Virginia’s economy and its citizens.
Investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy production is the most cost effective way to a healthy economy and environment in the short and long term.
2009 Position Papers