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  • Bono Mack Praises Acceleration of Local Solar Energy Projects
    Nov 6, 2009  - Emphasizing the importance of expanding and diversifying America’s energy supply, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today praised the fast tracking of two local solar energy projects. These projects will produce almost 1,500 megawatts of clean energy and will create new jobs and opportunities in ... More
  • Bono Mack Announces Clean Energy Funding for Hemet
    Oct 16, 2009  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today announced that the City of Hemet will receive a federal grant to support energy efficiency and create local green jobs. The funding, in the amount of $670,500, was awarded through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Gra... More
  • Bono Mack, Wu Introduce Fuel Cell Tax Parity Bill
    Sep 29, 2009  - Today Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) joined Congressman David Wu (OR-1) introducing legislation aimed to foster a more sustainable energy future and advance clean energy technology. The Fuel Cell Tax Parity Act of 2009, H.R. 3660, encourages the use of residential fuel cells. Currently, ou... More
  • Bono Mack Announces Clean Cities Funding for the Temecula School District
    Aug 21, 2009  - A strong advocate for advancing clean alternative energy and reducing our nation’s dependence on foreign oil, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today announced a federal grant for the Temecula School District to help the region benefit from clean natural gas technology. The funding, authorized up... More
  • Bono Mack Praises Solar Energy Projects in District
    Aug 18, 2009  - Emphasizing the vast potential of solar energy in California’s 45th District, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today praised an agreement between First Solar and Southern California Edison that will bring new solar energy projects to the region. The two large-scale installations, among the bigge... More
  • Bipartisan Coalition Introduces Legislation to Slow Rising Food Prices by Eliminating Outdated Subsidies for Ethanol
    Jul 16, 2009  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45), together with Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-7), led a bipartisan coalition of members to introduce a bill this week to slow rising food prices by redirecting subsidies for gasoline refiners who use corn ethanol to the producers of “second generation” biofuels m... More
  • Bono Mack: ‘Fast-Track’ Initiatives Positive Step for Solar Energy Development on Western Lands
    Jun 29, 2009  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today called attention to Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar’s announcement that will escalate solar energy development in the West, fund environmental studies, open new solar energy permitting offices and speed reviews of industry proposals. Emphasizing the i... More
  • Bono Mack: Climate Change Bill Deserves Continued Bipartisan Input
    Jun 18, 2009  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today issued the following statement on climate change legislation, urging the Majority to allow more time for bipartisan negotiations on the bill before it heads to the House floor for a vote: “Any bill of this magnitude deserves bipartisan consideration and... More
  • Climate Change Bill Not Perfect, but Important Step Forward
    May 21, 2009  - Action is needed to protect our environment and secure our nation’s energy independence.  This week, my colleagues and I in the House Energy and Commerce Committee have been deeply engaged in crafting legislation to govern greenhouse gas emissions and establish a nationwide system to incentiviz... More
  • Bono Mack: Climate Change Bill Not Perfect, But Step in the Right Direction
    May 21, 2009  - A recognized leader on protecting the environment, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today voted in favor of broad legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop a green economy. Noting significant improvements made to the bill during Committee proceedings, Bono Mack emphasized the im... More