Energy, fossil fuels
Pledges more drilling in Gulf of Mexico, outer continental shelf, Western lands, and Alaska. Would use 鈥渇racking鈥� to obtain shale gas.
Energy, alternatives
Decries handling of Solyndra and other federal loan guarantees to spur alternative energy. Favors private investment in solar, wind, and nuclear. Gets 鈥楤鈥� from Iowa corn-growers group on ethanol and renewable-fuels support.
Climate change
As governor, rejected regional cap-and-trade-style emissions program. Statement on Aug. 24, 2011: 鈥淒o I think the world鈥檚 getting hotter? Yeah, I don鈥檛 know that, but I think that it is.... I don鈥檛 know if it鈥檚 mostly caused by humans.鈥� Statement on June 5, 2011: 鈥淚 believe the world鈥檚 getting warmer.... And No. 2, I believe that humans contribute to that.鈥�
Environmental regulations
Opposes EPA rules if they would cause power plants to close. Seeks to 鈥渞educe the regulatory burden鈥� on industry and energy producers.
