The rising cost of energy hurts businesses, employees, and Florida’s families. I am committed to supporting policies that will lower energy and gasoline costs, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and strengthen the American economy.

As America’s need for energy grows, it's important we take a pro-active approach that focuses on innovation and long-term solutions to our mounting energy crisis. I am convinced that a long-term comprehensive solution that incorporates commonsense and free-market oriented reforms will lead us out of this crisis and place us on the road to energy independence.

I support a four-point plan to lower energy costs by increasing environmentally sound American exploration of oil and gas, increasing the supply of domestic energy, encouraging research in advanced alternative and renewable energy technologies, and improving conservation and energy efficiency.