Evangelical Perspectives on Energy
Christian Environmental Council Resolution
on a Creation-friendly, Sustainable Energy Policy for the United States cont.

CLEAN AIR: Clean up our power plants by setting progressively tighter limits on all power plant pollution — including carbon dioxide, the major cause of global warming. Close the loophole that allows old coal-fired power plants to pollute much more than newer plants.

CLEAN CARS: Hold sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks and mini-vans to the same air pollution standards as cars. Improve the fuel efficiency of new cars and light trucks to a combined average of 45 MPG by 2010 and at least 65 MPG by 2020. Offer incentives that build strong markets for renewable fuels and for clean vehicles powered by hybrid motors and fuel cells.

CLEAN INVESTMENTS: Quadruple federal investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency within five years, and continue this momentum over the long term. Stop spending taxpayer dollars to subsidize the coal, oil, and nuclear industries. Provide adequate resources and job training for affected workers and communities to ensure a just transition to a sustainable energy economy.