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Sacramento – Congressman Jerry McNerney’s support for clean energy policies has measurable benefits for District 11, California at large, and the rest of the nation according to an analysis by Environment California. 

In a web-based publication, Environment California found that as a Congressman, Jerry McNerney’s votes will save American’s $26 billion each year at the pump and make significant progress toward creating as many as 230,000 new “green jobs” in California.

“Whether you are looking at jobs, energy, or consumer savings, Congressman McNerney is bringing real progress to California by supporting a clean energy economy,” said Bernadette Del Chiaro, Clean Energy Advocate for Environment California. “California is a big winner when it comes to clean energy and we need leadership in Washington that understands that.”

The main findings of the analysis are that Representative McNerney has:

• Voted to increase gas mileage standards for cars, a move that will cut gasoline consumption by 8.5 billion gallons a year in America by 2020 and save Americans $26 billion each year at the pump each year.
• Voted for strong energy efficiency standards for appliances, equipment and lighting that will save enough energy by 2020 to power 3.6 million California homes.
• Voted for producing more of our energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar power and for extending federal incentives for clean energy.
• Voted to take away tax breaks from Big Oil and use that money to support a transition to a clean energy future.

“California is facing an energy crisis, continued Del Chiaro. “Energy costs are rising. Pollution from fossil fuel use threatens our health and contributes to global warming. And America’s dependence on imported energy puts our economy and national security at risk.”

District 11 voters have a clear choice this November in the election for U.S. Congress. Rep. Jerry McNerney has been a leader in embracing a new energy future for America – one in which we use energy wisely and get more of our energy from clean, homegrown renewable sources. His opponent, Dean Andal, has a record of supporting Big Oil and opposing clean energy policies. For example, as a state assemblyman from 1991 to 1994, Dean Andal sided with Big Oil and voted against a host of key clean energy initiatives. Andal voted against legislation to curb global warming pollution in California. In addition, he rejected a bill that would promote fuel efficiency and cut petroleum consumption in California’s transportation sector.

Environment California has endorsed Representative Jerry McNerney for U.S. Congress, “For a clean energy future that can protect our environment and rejuvenate our economy, District 11 voters should re-elect Jerry McNerney to the U.S. Congress,” said Del Chiaro

“Jerry McNerney has shown that he is a leader in fighting for a clean energy future for America that can protect our health, reduce global warming pollution, save consumers money and rejuvenate our economy,” concluded Del Chiaro. “By re-electing Jerry McNerney to the U.S. House of Representatives, Californians can ensure that they have a champion fighting for their interests – and not those of Big Oil – in the critical energy battles that face the next Congress."

The full report can be found at www.environmentcalifornia.org.

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