Scorecard

VOTE: Tiahrt voted NO on a bill to guide and provide for United States research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies. The House passed the measure, 310-106.

NOTES: The bill directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a program of research, development, and demonstration for solar technology, including: photovoltaics; solar hot water and solar space heating and cooling; concentrating solar power; lighting systems that integrate sunlight and electrical lighting in complement to each other in common lighting fixtures for the purpose of improving energy efficiency; manufacturability of low cost, high-quality solar energy systems; and development of solar technology products that can be easily integrated into new and existing buildings. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate.

VOTE: Tiahrt voted NO on a historic bill that will move our country toward a new energy future by putting a firm limit on global warming pollution, improving energy efficiency, and investing in renewable energy. The House passed the measure, 219‐212.

NOTES: The bill establishes a federal Renewable Energy Standard (RES) that would bring Kansas billions of dollars in wind development, as well as carbon offsets that will help farmers and ranchers find new markets as a result of climate legislation. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that the legislation will only cost the average U.S. household $175 per year.

VOTE: Tiahrt voted NO on the most significant legislation to date in renewable energy and energy efficiency policy. The House passed the measure, 246‐183.

NOTES: Between energy efficiency and weatherization funds, plus appliance rebates, the state of Kansas will receive more than $100 million over two years. Taxpayers, businesses, and investors can also receive extensive tax credits for energy efficiency and renewables.

VOTE: Tiahrt voted NO on amending the National Environmental Education Act to require state grantees to develop environmental literacy plans. The House passed the measure 293‐109.

NOTES: The measure did not become law.

VOTE: Tiahrt voted YES on an amendment to refer the legislation to committee to remove the Renewable Electricity Standard (RES), as well as instructions to include provisions such as opening up additional offshore drilling and subsidies for fossil fuels such as oil shale. The House rejected the amendment, 191‐225.

NOTES: The measure did not become law.

VOTE: Tiahrt voted YES on authorizing appropriations for public transportation grants, incenting the use of clean fuels, etc. The House passed the measure, 322‐98.

NOTES: The measure did not become law.

VOTE: Tiahrt did not vote on providing tax incentives for energy conservation and production, including a Production Tax Credit for wind, solar, and geothermal. The House passed the measure, 263‐160.

NOTES: The measure did not become law.