Energy
The Little Rock Regional Chamber supports increasing and diversifying America's energy supply, while utilizing proven energy sources.
- Support expansion of nuclear energy which is the largest source of zero-emissions electricity
- Support policies to ensure a diversified fuel mix to manage energy price and supply risks for consumers, as the U.S. cannot rely on any one source of energy to meet the future electricity demands
- Support the creation of a national energy policy
- Support increasing energy efficiency and modifying the regulatory framework to align incentives for utility provision of energy efficiency Oppose legislation that would place American businesses at a competitive disadvantage in the global marketplace
- Support reducing the environmental impact of energy consumption and production including the research, development and commercialization of carbon capture and sequestration technology
- Support responsive and innovative regulation to ensure a reliable source of electricity for consumers and financially healthy utilities which in turn supports thriving economic development outcomes for the region
May 21, 2012
A Bush-Cheney Green Energy Project That May Increase America's Proven Natural ...American Thinker (blog)