Narendra Modi Quotes

We need to invest in all energy sources, including coal and shale.

Energy is the key to prosperity, to security. And until we [in US] start tapping our domestic, conventional and alternative sources to energy, we're never going to get there.

If France can produce 80 percent of its electricity with nuclear power, why can't we?

Energy will be the immediate test of our ability to unite this Nation, and it can also be the standard around which we rally. On the battlefield of energy we can win for our Nation a new confidence, and we can seize control again of our common destiny.

We need to reduce our dependence on foreign oil by ending the subsidies for oil companies, and doubling down on clean energy that generates jobs and strengthens our security.

We need a national renewable energy goal. Such a goal, sometimes called a renewable energy standard (RES), would spell out what percentage of our power America plans to get from renewable sources.

Clean energy independence should be an area of common ground.

Whoever controls your energy controls your destiny. 100 percent renewable energy is 100 percent American.

We must proceed with our own energy development. Exploitation of domestic petroleum and natural gas potentialities, along with nuclear, solar, geothermal, and non-fossil fuels is vital. We will never again permit any foreign nation to have Uncle Sam over a barrel of oil.

Whether fuel cell system development in central Oregon, wind power generation along the Columbia Gorge, or geothermal energy in southern Oregon, investing in new energy sources makes America more energy independent while creating good paying, environmentally friendly jobs.

On energy, we should be exploring for domestic sources of energy.

I think America understands that energy security is a very important part of our national security. But if we are going to address energy security in a meaningful way going forward, we need to do it in a new manner. We cannot just be doing the same old thing.

One thing you can say about nuclear power: the people who believe it is the silver bullet for America's energy problems never give up.

We must shift the energy policy debate in America with an increased focus on alternative and renewable fuels and Congress must pass meaningful alternative fuels and incentive programs to help move the U.S. away from dependence on foreign oil.

Gas is by far and away the most important element of our energy policy.

I don't care whether you use natural gas, ethanol, the battery. You can use anything, just so it's American.

Nuclear power is not a miracle key for the future.

By encouraging conservation, increasing investments in clean, renewable sources of energy, and promoting increased domestic production of oil and gas, we can build a more secure future for our country.

Try everything. Do everything. Nuclear. Biomass. Coal. Solar. You name it. I support them all.

We must commit ourselves to an 'all of the above' energy approach, with a major focus on increasing domestic production and expanding alternatives fuels, while increasing efficiency and conservation standards.

President Obama and our all-of-the-above energy strategy is the real deal. We are proud of the fact that we are importing less oil than at any time in modern history, and it has been because of the president's vision and courage.

Energy Independence

We won’t conserve our way to energy independence.

By diversity we will improve our energy security.

The Department of Energy was created for one purpose: To obtain energy independence. Yet where are we?