Matt Dernoga:

A more thorough investigation through a LCV questionnaire reveals that Owens has a number of favorable positions for the climate movement. He is for emissions cutting climate legislation, engaging the international community on a global climate treaty, says the green economy is one of his top priorities, supports a 25% clean RES, near zero emissions performance standards for new power plants, and supports the current moratorium on new oil and gas drilling. There are of course some unfavorable or cautious statements, such as support for the nuclear industry, a yes and no answer on unconventional fuels, and he sometimes says “as long as it doesn’t cause the loss of jobs”.If you’re looking for a champion on fighting global warming, Bill Owens isn’t going to be your hero. If you want a champion for a clean energy economy, he’s got a chance. His opponent will do everything he can to obstruct clean energy investment, environmental protection, and climate legislation. My read on Owens is he’ll be proactive in addressing these issues in Congress. He could even be an important House vote on the final product of climate legislation after conference committee. So if you live in New York, or you’re actually in his district, I think it would be worth your time for the next few days to support Owens, whether it be financial, or grassroots activism.

Here is the LCV questionnaire: