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Energy & Environment

Access to reliable, affordable energy undergirds U.S. national and economic security, and a clean, healthy environment is essential for economic prosperity now and for future generations. Business Roundtable supports policies that capitalize on America’s strengths in technology and energy diversity to maximize U.S. energy options and preserve environmental quality. The business community has a special obligation to step forward and help build an environmentally and economically sustainable future.

Recent Activities in Energy & Environment

June 5, 2007
News Release

Business Roundtable, an association of 160 chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies, today unveiled a wide-ranging energy plan calling for a more diversified and domestic-based energy supply mix, increased energy efficiency and greater investment in new energy technologies.

June 1, 2007
Report

During the 1970s, two global energy crises challenged the federal government and American businesses to diversify their energy portfolios and develop new technologies to increase efficiency and promote conservation. After these crises passed, the United States enjoyed a long period of affordable energy and stable markets. However, new supply constraints and geopolitical uncertainties coupled with surging global demand have again created a challenging energy environment for U.S. consumers and businesses.

March 22, 2007
Report

S.E.E. Change toolkit

February 20, 2007
Report

A comparison of various climate change legislative proposals in the 110th Congress (as of February 2007)

February 20, 2007
News Release

Five major climate change bills have so far been introduced in the 110th Congress (four in the Senate and one in the House), and Senator Bingaman has circulated draft legislation that—while not finalized—has garnered significant attention. This memo provides a brief overview of the pending legislative proposals, coupled with a discussion of six key regulatory design questions that are likely to drive congressional deliberations.

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