Even if a climate change cynic were to win the White House in 2008 or if Republicans were to win back control of Congress, the Edison Electric Institute - the national trade association for the investor-owned utilities - will continue to advocate a stronger U.S. policy on global warming.
EEI said that, in order for the U.S. to remain globally competitive, new energy technologies need to be developed. The group stated that the November elections did not persuade them to change their position on the issue and that they expect to maintain this new position, which advocates a more-pro-active climate change policy, regardless of the political outcome in 2008.