Central Washington E-Newsletter
Washington,
Oct 20, 2008 -
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Hastings Speaks about Benefits of Hydropower
Congressman Hastings recently spoke at a Northwest RiverPartners forum in the Tri-Cities. He focused on the valuable role of renewable hydropower in producing American-made energy and protecting the environment.
Congressman Hastings recently spoke at a Northwest RiverPartners forum in the Tri-Cities. He focused on the valuable role of renewable hydropower in producing American-made energy and protecting the environment.
"Everyone agrees that work must be done to move towards a cheaper, cleaner, more efficient and more diverse energy system. Hydropower is our nation’s largest renewable power source and is a vital part of the solution. Instead of efforts to remove dams and limit their value as renewable energy sources – our region must seek ways to maximize the benefit of our dams through incentives for increased or more efficient hydropower generation.”
Congressman Hastings supports an all-of-the-above plan that includes:
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Promoting the value of hydropower dams.
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Expanding non-emitting nuclear power.
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Increasing water storage.
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Taking advantage of agriculture and wood waste products to generate energy.
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Encouraging world-class scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Lab to explore new forms of energy.
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Cutting taxes and reducing regulations on American energy production.
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Making it easier for free markets and personal freedom to foster innovation and to improve our quality of life.
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Increasing wind, solar and other new energy sources.
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Drilling for oil in Alaska and offshore.
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Hastings Accepting Applications for Military Service Academies
All high school seniors interested in applying for a nomination to the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy should review the requirements and complete the online application form by November 3, 2008.
All high school seniors interested in applying for a nomination to the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy should by November 3, 2008.
The military academies offer students the opportunity to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree. Admission to these highly competitive academies includes a full four-year scholarship – including tuition and room and board. Students attending the academies agree to serve in the military for at least five years after graduation.
Anyone with questions should contact Judy West in Congressman Hastings’ Pasco office at (509) 543-9396.
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