Edwards Applauds Increased Commitment To Renewables In Energy Bill

I am pleased that the energy bill that I voted for more than doubles the use of ethanol in gasoline and encourages energy conservation. I have long supported increasing our commitment to renewable energy. It's just common sense. Expanding renewable energy options decreases our dependence on foreign supplies, helps protect the environment, and boosts our economy with new jobs and investment - particularly in agricultural states like Iowa.

While I believe this bill was significantly better than the original Republican bill, I remain convinced that we can and must do far more to help protect our environment. And, if Republicans want to get a bill enacted into law, it is critical that they not load this bill with anti-environment, anti-consumer provisions that are bad for Iowa and bad for America.