John Neely Kennedy on Energy & Oil Democratic Senate Challenger (LA)

Incentives for non-petroleum automobiles are a tax increase

Landrieu’s ad goes beyond any nuanced criticism from Kennedy, with an announcer stating, “He opposes her plan to open up 120 million acres for drilling. Under Kennedy, no new oil, higher gas prices, lost Louisiana jobs.”

More domestic drilling, including in Gulf of Mexico & ANWR

A Landrieu spokesman echoed his boss’s characterization of Kennedy, saying the Republican speaks in generalities and has not offered any specific energy policy, drilling or otherwise.

Drilling has been a major issue in the campaign since Kennedy started earlier this summer highlighting a May committee vote in which Landrieu honored a request of Sen. Ken Salazar, D-Colorado, to vote against allowing exploration in oil shale in Colorado.

Encourage alternative fuels and electricity conservation

If I’m your next United States Senator, I’ll:
• Tap wind and solar power to generate electricity and satisfy a portion of America’s energy needs.
• Encourage the construction of liquefied natural gas processing plants in order to take advantage of imported natural gas from Latin America and Africa.
• Encourage the development of technology that will reduce America’s demand for electricity.
• Develop environmental-friendly ways to use the 200 year supply of coal in the United States.

Develop & increase domestic oil & gas production

America imports more than half of its oil from the Middle East, which threatens our economy, our security and our way of life. I will work to:
• Increase domestic production, both offshore and onshore.
• Encourage the development of oil & natural gas reserves off the coast of West Africa.
• Encourage the production of oil from Venezuelan and Canadian tar sands, which will provide another source of energy from countries that are far friendlier and more stable than those in the Middle East.

Supports deregulating domestic oil exploration and drilling.

The American Family Association Action Voter Guide asked if candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.' American Family Association Action (AFA Action) produces the online "iVoterGuide" for selected state and federal races. The mission of AFA Action is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America.

Opposes government developing wind and solar energy.

The American Family Association Action Voter Guide asked if candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.' American Family Association Action (AFA Action) produces the online "iVoterGuide" for selected state and federal races. The mission of AFA Action is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America.