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Here’s something unexpected: A group of four U.S. senators — two Democrats, two Republicans — have sponsored a study on how to rebuild the economy of Appalachia.
Green jobs and energy savings
May 28 2010
Senator Warner joined a bipartisan group of senators this week to introduce legislation that will provide targeted incentives for homeowners who make energy efficiency investments in their homes.
Lease sale cancellation "makes sense"
May 27 2010
Senator Warner said today that he supports cancelling the proposed lease sale off the coast of Virginia in light of the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Watch video of his comments to Virginia reporters.
Statement from Communications Director Kevin Hall on the announcement today that the U.S. Department of the Interior is temporarily postponing public meetings on potential offshore activities in the mid-Atlantic so that information from the ongoing review of OCS safety issues can be appropriately considered in those meetings.
Support for White House action on offshore delay
Apr 30 2010
Senator Warner said today that he believes it was appropriate for the President to delay any new offshore oil projects until safeguards are in place to prevent rig explosions like the one that caused the Gulf spill.
Sen. Warner visits Hopewell algae project
Apr 24 2010
The Petersburg Progress-Index covers Senator Warner's visit to a project that is converting algae into biofuel at the Hopewell Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Senator Warner was back out on the road Friday, with stops in Hopewell, Petersburg, and Richmond.
Sustainability in Southwest and Southside
Apr 06 2010
Senator Warner highlighted two sustainability initiatives today -- a campus-wide effort at Ferrum College, and a growing aquaculture industry that's helping to diversify the economy of Henry County in Southside Virginia.
Step forward on offshore energy production
Mar 31 2010
President Obama announced today that the U.S. Department of the Interior has approved moving forward on a plan to allow oil and gas exploration and production 50 miles off Virginia's coast following a one-year environmental and national security review.
Promoting HOME STAR
Mar 11 2010
Senator Warner promoted the HOME STAR energy conservation initiative today before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The Senator has been a leading architect of the initiative in the Senate.