The research is allocated in a way that is very high risk, on projects that are often very long term.

The budget slashes the energy efficiency programs that are the first step toward the president's goal of curing America's oil addiction.

Many hot water heaters are pre set much higher than needed, at about 140 degrees. On average, you don't need higher than 100 degrees or 110 degrees.

This is about looking like they're doing something. I'm sure polls will show that the administration is doing something on energy, but the real record doesn't bear that out.