Introduction

Our nation's growing dependence on fossil fuels as a primary energy source coupled with the real and growing threats of global warming require that our elected leaders embrace a clean energy future and develop complimentary policies.  Clean energy policies should include reductions in global warming pollution, higher fuel economy standards, incentives for renewable energy production, standards for energy efficiency, and the expansion of renewable energy sources.  Congress continued to address these critical issues meaningfully in 2008 (second session of the 110th Congress) with a series of votes that specifically addressed clean energy and/or global warming policies.