A D.C. ENERGY DEAL?

Despite partisan divides on energy, White House science adviser sees room for compromise
Andrew Restuccia, May 16, 2011 (The Hill)

"Despite huge partisan divides in Congress on energy policy, President Obama’s science adviser… sees the potential for compromise.

"…[White House science adviser John Holdren] pointed to two potential areas of compromise: reducing the country’s dependence on oil imports and promoting innovative energy technology.
But he also acknowledged that getting energy legislation through Congress will not be an easy task."

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"…[Holdren said]…the administration can take a number of steps using existing authorities…

"Obama has outlined a goal of cutting the country’s dependence on oil imports by one-third by 2025. While there is bipartisan support for the goal, lawmakers remain divided on how to reach it."

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"House Republicans passed three bills in recent weeks aimed at a dramatic expansion of offshore oil drilling. The bills [were stopped] in the Senate, where Democrats [unsuccessfully pushed] legislation to slash billions in tax breaks for the largest oil companies.

"Holdren…stressed the importance of educating consumers about their energy choices…[He] has previously lamented what he called an ‘education’ problem in the United States on climate change."