(Editor’s Note: Dodd dropped out of the presidential race for the Democratic nomination, following a poor showing in the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 3, 2007, where he got less than 1 percent of the delegates. See a video of his explanation on his campaign Web site. )

He proposes a 14-point energy plan. He emphasizes the corporate carbon tax that will impose a fine on big business polluters. Fines collected will fund research and development in renewable energy technology. He would not only raise standards for fuel and energy efficient products, but reduce the cost of these products as well.

YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INNx3X5eGEU
Dodd discusses his ideas on energy independence and emphasizes his corporate carbon tax policy that would fine polluters.
YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t52WWXOJDug
Dodd explains how his corporate carbon tax will fund research expansion for technologies like renewable electricity and close the gap between consumers and alternative energy sources.