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Comparing McCain, Obama energy plans
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_Require all utilities to produce at least 10 percent of their electricity from renewable energy such as wind, solar or biomass.
McCain:
_Supports $2 billion program to develop carbon capture and other clean coal research and development.
_Use tax credits to promote energy research, and extend existing credits for "low carbon" renewable energy sources such as hydroelectric dams, wind and solar.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Obama:
_Overhaul appliance and other energy efficiency standards with goal of reducing building energy use by 25 to 50 percent. Weatherize 1 million energy-inefficient homes a year.
_Develop "smart grid" power lines to increase electricity savings.
McCain:
_Develop "smart grid" power lines to increase electricity savings.
