Posted by Matt Dempsey matthew_dempsey@epw.senate.gov  (3:24pm ET)

First, the Inhofe EPW Press Blog would like to be one of the first to congratulate New York Times environment reporter on his new blog, Dot Earth.

In his post last night, America's Leaky Buildings and the Climate Challenge, Revkin asked Senator Inhofe for a comment on the findings of a new report "North American Carbon Budget and Implications for the Global Carbon Cycle."

 

Senator Inhofe provided the following quote touting his commitment to increasing energy efficiency and his work on promoting the use of geothermal heat pumps:

"Increasing energy efficiency has long been a top priority for me. One of the least known but most effective ways to increase energy efficiency in our homes and businesses is utilizing an exciting new technology called geothermal heat pumps. Geothermal heat pumps are a proven, effective, and efficient technology that can meet consumer heating and cooling needs while simultaneously conserving energy. That's why I teamed up with Senator Ken Salazar (D-Colo.) on November 6 to introduce the bipartisan Geothermal Heat Pump Development Act of 2007, which would provide American homes and businesses with tax credits to promote greater use of geothermal heat pumps. Geothermal heat pumps are electrically-powered devices that use the earth's natural heat storage ability to heat and cool homes and meet energy demands. Our legislation encourages the use of this renewable and cost-effective energy source by providing tax credits for businesses and residents who install geothermal heat pumps. Similarly, I introduced legislation in June to encourage the use of this renewable source in federal buildings. I worked with Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) to see that it was added to the Senate-passed energy bill."

Click on the links below to learn more about Senator Inhofe's efforts to promote the use of geothermal heat pumps:

SENS. INHOFE AND SALAZAR INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO EXPAND ACCESS TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES

INHOFE INTRODUCES BILL TO ENCOURAGE USE OF GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS IN FEDERAL BUILDINGS

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...STEAMED ABOUT ENERGY (ROLL CALL, JUNE 18, 2007)