This is the fifth in a series of posts outlining where the 2008 presidential candidates stand on climate and energy issues. The information was culled from resources developed by Courtney Fryxell and the League of Conservation Voters. You can get additional information on the candidates at HeatIsOn.org
JOHN EDWARDS
Website: http://johnedwards.com
Energy Plan: http://johnedwards.com/about/issues/energy/new-energy-economy/
CARBON CAPS AND TARGETS
Edwards wants to establish a national cap requiring 15% reductions by 2020 and 80% by 2050.
FUEL EFFICIENCY
Edwards proposes increasing fuel economy standards to 40 mpg within ten years. He supported such a standard in 2003.
RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY STANDARD
Edwards proposes establishing a a standard to get 25% of the nation’s electricity from renewable energy by 2025.
EFFICIENCY TARGETS
Edwards wants to meet all growth in electricity demand through energy efficiency. This would result in a 15% decrease in America’s electricity consumption.
NEW COAL PLANTS AND LIQUID COAL
Edwards has stated that all new coal plants must capture and store carbon emissions.
Hear Edwards in his own words:
Proposes a ban on new coal plants
On U.S. role in fighting global warming
On energy independence
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