Climate Change & Environment

Millions Awarded To Cobb County For Green Energy

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This morning, President Obama announced a $3.4 billion investment in Smart Grid technology. Included in the announcement is a major award for Cobb EMC - $16,893,836. "This is a major win for Cobb County and metro Atlanta," Congressman Scott said.  "I congratulate Cobb EMC for their hard work and encourage them to become a green energy model for the country. This announcement means…

Representative David Scott Celebrates Earth Day

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Congressman David Scott made the following statement in observance of the 39th Annual Earth Day, which will be observed tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22: “Almost four decades ago, a group of visionary Americans energized the environmental movement by dedicating a day to the ideal that we must preserve God’s creation, our planet, for future generations to come,” stated Rep. Scott. “Today,…

Congressman Scott Announces $16 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in the 13th District

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Today, Representative David Scott announced that federal grants totaling over $16 million will be awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy to local governments in the 13th District. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program (EECBG), funded by President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provides formula grants used to assist states and local governments in…

Congressman Scott Lauds Passage of Bipartisan Comprehensive Energy Package

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Yesterday, Congressman Scott supported the passage of H.R. 6899, the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, which passed in the House 236 to 189. This bipartisan legislation will bring energy costs down by expanding domestic energy supply, while also investing in renewable energy production. “Democrats have offered a forward-thinking bill that responsibly…

Help With Heating Bills Is On the Way

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Congressman Scott applauds the release by the Bush Administration of $450 million in energy assistance to help seniors and working families keep their heat on this winter.  Over the last year, energy costs have been on the rise causing a 40 percent increase in the home energy costs for American families.  The call from Congress for the Bush Administration to release emergency energy…