On June 9, 2010, U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar introduced his Practical Energy and Climate Plan, S. 3464 at a press conference.
It appears two Senate Republicans are throwing their support behind the alternative climate bill by Richard G. Lugar, R-Ind.
Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, the ranking Republican on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the point person on energy matters in her caucus, signaled her support Wednesday.
Additionally, Lugar’s office said South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham would join him at a Wednesday press conference on the bill.
According to a summary, Lugar’s bill is designed to reduce dependence on foreign oil by 40 percent by 2030, through steps including tighter federal fuel economy standards and incentives for the purchase of fuel-efficient vehicles. It would establish benchmarks for an increasing amount of electricity to be generated from low-carbon sources, including renewables and nuclear power.
More information on the bill can be found at: http://lugar.senate.gov/energy/