Our nation simply cannot afford an energy policy that leaves us dependent upon depleting resources, beholden to hostile foreign governments and responsible for degrading our environment. We must embrace a new energy future that invests in energy efficiency, develops renewable energy sources and reduces carbon pollution. By meeting the challenge of climate change head-on, we can create green jobs and save money on heating our homes and powering our cars. I will continue to do all I can to help Vermont retain its status as a leader in our new energy economy.

2009

• 6/26/09 - House passes, Welch supports historic climate change bill
• 6/25/09 - Welch introduces legislation to halt oil and gas speculation
• 6/17/09 - Welch, Markey and Van Hollen introduce bill to ease gas prices
• 6/9/09 - Welch supports, House passes ‘Cash for Clunkers' bill
• 6/8/09 - Welch efficiency program included in Senate energy bill
• 6/1/09 - Vermont Delegation Announces $39 Million In Economic Stimulus Funds for Statewide Clean Water Projects 
• 5/21/09 - Welch supports, House committee passes historic climate change bill
• 5/20/09 - Welch amends climate bill to establish national efficiency target
• 5/19/09 - Welch energy efficiency program funded in latest climate change bill draft
• 5/14/09 - House passes Welch-amended green school modernization bill
• 4/22/09 - Welch addresses Earth Day news conference with Speaker Pelosi
• 4/21/09 - Vermonter to testify before House Committee on Energy and Commerce
• 4/6/09 - Welch seeks funding for 29 Vermont projects 
• 3/31/09 - Welch energy efficiency bill included in House climate initiative
• 3/26/09 - Welch announces energy efficiency program to retrofit millions of homes and buildings
• 3/18/09 - Welch brings Vermont voices to budget hearing
• 3/16/09 - Welch proposes national energy efficiency program to retrofit millions of homes and buildings
• 3/12/09 - Vermont receives $38 million for efficiency programs
• 2/27/09 - Welch outlines stimulus bill's impact on Vermont's green economy Friday in White River Junction
• 2/24/09 - Welch hails the work of Efficiency Vermont at House climate change hearing Tuesday
• 1/28/09 - Welch votes for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
• 1/27/09 - Welch named founding vice chairman of energy and environment caucus
• 1/26/09 - Welch hails Obama embrace of California-Vermont air quality waiver
• 1/22/09 - Welch efficiency amendment to stimulus bill clears Energy and Commerce committee
• 1/15/09 - Welch reacts to release of economic stimulus details
• 1/8/09 - Welch named to three Energy and Commerce subcommittees
• 1/6/09 - Welch appointed to influential Energy and Commerce Committee