2. Energy Bill: Vote on a sweeping energy plan that would encourage energy production, promote conservation and modestly raise fuel efficiency standards.
This would raise revenue, penalise consumption and encourage energy efficiency.
Some environmentalists argue that high prices encourage energy efficiency.
Public policy can and should encourage energy conservation.
And in his book "No Apology" he wrote that "higher energy prices would encourage energy efficiency".
Policy should encourage energy efficiency and support research into alternative fuels.
While rates may remain relatively low, pleasing customers, utilities have little incentive to encourage energy conservation.
Mr. Israel, a Democrat, also favors tax incentives to encourage energy efficiency.
"Higher energy prices would encourage energy efficiency across the full array of American businesses and citizens," Mr. Romney wrote.
Additional progress may occur in states like California with ambitious programs to encourage energy efficiency and alternative fuels.
Ultimately, of course, codes are simply one of several tools available to encourage energy savings in buildings.
