ENERGY

The United States is one the world's top consumers of energy, therefore, it is logical to focus on changing the ways Americans consume energy. The purpose of this page is to focus on making change through legislation. Please read the following bills, concerning energy resources and consumption, that are pending in the 105th Congress and contact your Congressmember through the link provided. Also educate yourself on important aspects of energy through the energy information links.

LEGISLATION

Use this link to learn about some current bills that are pending in the Senate and House of Representatives. After reviewing these bills contact your Senator or Representative (depending on the bill) using the "Contact You Congressmember!" link.

CONTACT YOUR CONGRESSMEMBER!

This link provides you with information about finding out who represents you in Congress and how to contact them.

 

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

Many of the energy bills that are pending in the 105th Congress are dealing with renewable energy. This link explains types of renewable energy, and the impact they have on the environment.

ENERGY INTERNET LINKS

This is a link to many more informative energy links.




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Shannon Brown, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
sbrown@center.colgate.edu
April 1998

Special thanks to Melissa I. Santorio of the American Wind Energy Association
and Paul Hesse of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network