Obama vs. Romney 101: 7 ways they differ on energy issues

Both President Obama and Mitt Romney claim to want to expand America’s access to conventional fuels and green energy. But their energy plans have very different flavors.

7. Energy efficiency

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President Obama and former President Bill Clinton (3rd l.) tour an energy-efficient office building renovation near the White House in Washington on Dec. 2, 2011.

Obama has funded billions in energy conservation measures for buildings and required the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation to develop new fuel standards for automobiles, including a 54.5 miles-per-gallon standard for the nation's auto fleet by 2025. In March, Obama announced $1 billion in tax credits and grants for alternative-energy cars and trucks. High-speed rail corridors are underway in a $10 billion plan to boost transportation infrastructure and efficiency.

Romney's energy plan does not mention energy conservation or efficiency, nor climate change or global warming.

For a full list of stories about how Romney and Obama differ on the issues, click here.

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