The League of Conservation Voters has established UptonEnergyWatch.com to spotlight Republican Congressman Fred Upton’s positions on pending energy legislation including his opposition to “cap and trade” arrangements for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) is the top Republican on the House Energy & Finance Committee which is expected to begin hearings on the American Clean Energy and Security Act next week.
 
A House summary describes the legislation:

The legislation has four titles: (1) a “clean energy” title that promotes renewable sources of energy and carbon capture and sequestration technologies, low-carbon transportation fuels, clean electric vehicles, and the smart grid and electricity transmission; (2) an “energy efficiency” title that increases energy efficiency across all sectors of the economy, including buildings, appliances, transportation, and industry; (3) a “global warming” title that places limits on the emissions of heat-trapping pollutants; and (4) a “transitioning” title that protects U.S. consumers and industry and promotes green jobs during the transition to a clean energy economy.

One key issue that the discussion draft does not address is how to allocate the tradable emission allowances that restrict the amount of global warming pollution emitted by electric utilities, oil companies, and other sources. This issue will be addressed through discussions among Committee members.

Upton’s district includes the Palisades and DC Cook nuclear power plants and he is a strong advocate for nuclear power.