Senator Collins has set the goal of making America energy independent by the year ____

Your answer, "2020," is correct.

The record high gas and home heating oil prices create tremendous hardships for Maine families and small businesses. Senator Collins believes that we need to produce and refine more oil right here in America and consume less. Wood, wind and water power also could help supplement our current needs. Longer term, she supports alternative energy to end our dependence on Middle East oil. She has set the goal of making America energy independent by the year 2020.

Bold italics are quotes from campaign literature.