A Clean Energy Future

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Securing a Clean Energy Future

Press release            February 28, 2008

Campaign Web site: Http://votespisak.tripod.com
Independent Green Party candidate for State Representative of the 60th District Dennis Spisak called on Ohio House and Senate members to adopt the goals from the National Governors Association plan called "Securing a Clean Energy Future."

"It's time for Ohio to wake up and realize that energy use in the United States could skyrocket over the next 25 years, increasing by over 30 percent." said Spisak.

Spisak cites that if Ohio institutes the guidelines set for in the NGA proposal Ohio citizens could see the following results:

Advanced Electricy Generation
Electricity generation from renewable energy sources is expected to increase through 2030, but its overall contribution to total electricity generation is expected to remain relatively small, approximately 4 percent. Yet some experts believe the U.S. could meet 25 percent of its electricity needs in 2025 by better utilizing wind, biomass, geothermal and solar energy. States can be a driving force behind helping utilities improve their efficiency and increase the amount of electricity produced through renewable sources.

Improved Efficiency
Studies funded by the U.S. Department of Energy show that 80 percent of the projected growth in electricity demand could be offset by energy efficiency improvements alone, helping reduce overall energy consumption and emissions of greenhouse gases. Increased efficiency standards for new homes, buildings and appliances can play a key role in meeting this target, and states have a tremendous opportunity to set an example by creating their own efficiency goals for state facilities and vehicle fleets.

Accelerated Research and Development
Over the past 30 years, funding for energy research and development has significantly declined in the U.S. However, any long-term strategy aimed at greater use of cleaner alternatives requires significant investments in research, development and testing of new technologies. Recognizing this, states can expand opportunities to fund energy R&D through universities and support private
sector demonstration and pilot programs.

Spisak concluded "It's time we sent state representative to Columbus who want to take an active part in providing Ohio citizens with cleaner and cheaper energy. As an independent candidate I will not be bought by big power and utility lobbyists and PACS like our current State Representative is."