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Why Isn’t Our Government Doing More To Promote And Subsidize Renewable Energy?
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July 15th, 2009 - 14:41
Some states have these tax breaks but not on a federal level because good ol’ oil boys Bush n’ Cheney are still in power.
Meanwhile, in reality-land, individuals can do alot to help conserve energy.
When you buy your next car, look for the one with the best fuel economy in its class.
In some states, you can switch to electricity companies that provide 50 percent to 100 percent renewable energy. In other states, utilities offer “green power” choices. Ask your electric company to provide you with “Green-e” certified renewable power.
When it comes time to replace appliances, look for the Energy Star label on new appliances. (Refrigerators, freezers, furnaces, air conditioners and water heaters use the most energy.) These items may cost a bit more initially, but the energy savings will pay back the extra investment within a couple years.
AND finally the simplest solution: RECYCLE!
July 15th, 2009 - 17:25
They’re making too much money with oil right now. In the meantime they are trying to figure out how they can keep us at the pumps. Our economy is based on oil and thats whats got them worried. Time is running out though because the oil is running out. When the scientists figure out a way to give us alternative energy that the government will still make money on we’ll have a winner.http://www.guardian.co.uk/oil/story/0,,2…http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/new…
July 16th, 2009 - 00:10
Being a libertarian, I don’t believe that government subsidies help the people – in the long run. It helps the businesses that get the subsidies.
In our current situation, the government is already bought off by the big oil companies, that they get the majority of subsidies and they get to control the energy laws that are being passed. So, the alternative energy companies will not get as much subsidies – in fact, they’ll get ’scraps’ or ‘left-overs’ after the big oil had had their fill of subsidies and protected profits.
And I think coal based energy is not necessarily a bad thing, as long as the coal can be made to burn cleaner. And the coal burning companies should NOT be protected from law suits resulting from pollution.
July 16th, 2009 - 05:42
The power grid needs to be upgraded and enlarged.
Try getting it past the environmentalist lobby.
The only smart way to enlarge it would be to build nukes.
Try getting that past the environmental lobby.
The tax credits you mention are already in place. The sum of tax credits and fuel savings still does not equal or best the cost of conversion. Besides, there are just not enough people that want to do it. You will have to force them with tax PENALTIES.
Bush has already told the oil companies that they will lose their R & D tax incentives if they don’t invest a percentage in alternatives and they have all signed on and are doing work in the field. It’s a bit of a joke though because most of the alternative R & D is done. There is no more to do. They knew all about alternatives years ago but the low price and availability of oil kept it on the shelf.
One more consideration. Our banks all do business with companies and countries that are based on petro dollars. If the US stops using oil, they all go belly up.
The answer is this. Just like the EPA mandated that the fleets of every car manufacturer had a cap on emmissions and MPG, they can do the same with the number of cars in the fleet that are either flex fuel or diesel.
Once those engines are pervasive and the turn over is incremental, you will get what you want.
It will take a crisis and gas lines for people who were not alive the last time to make it happen.
Brazil learned the last time, we did not. They import NO oil and we still do.
Ever hear of Brazil going to war? Not since 1828. They don’t need arabs or Hugo.
July 16th, 2009 - 06:38
because big oil and big auto are making sure it does not happen.
July 16th, 2009 - 11:13
Those in control now are very short-sighted and have interests with traditional energy sources that are producing immediate and immense returns right now.
It is hard to look towards the future when a pile of money is blocking your vision.
July 16th, 2009 - 13:30
There is no good reason for it. Alternate energy sources should be a priority for everyone. I would love to say to oil producing countries “thanks but we don’t need your product anymore”………..