[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 102 (Thursday, July 9, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H7841]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               THE AMERICAN CLEAN ENERGY AND SECURITY ACT

  (Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to address the role of 
American energy sources as articulated in the recently passed Clean 
Energy and Security Act.
  The leadership of the minority party claims that this legislation 
discriminates against energy sources such as coal, nuclear, and 
hydroelectric power. Nothing could be further from the truth. This act 
will make historic investments in coal technology. That's the reason 
that coal-dependent companies like Duke Energy and American Electric 
Power, as well as the United Mineworkers, have endorsed the bill.
  The American Clean Energy and Security Act will strengthen market 
incentives for nuclear energy by deducting new nuclear from the 
baseline of renewable electricity standards. That's why Exelon and 
Entergy, America's first and second largest nuclear energy producers, 
have endorsed the bill.
  The American Clean Energy and Security Act will create strong 
incentives for new hydroelectric generation when new turbines are 
placed on existing dams. That's why Pacific Gas and Electric and 
Seattle City Light, two utilities with substantial investments in 
hydroelectric, have endorsed the bill.
  Mr. Speaker, don't take my word for it. These companies that rely on 
coal, nuclear, and hydro would not support the bill if it didn't help 
their industry.

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