GasBuddy Blog

Message Forum - Read Message

Category: Daily News Article Discussions > Topics	Add to favorite topics

Author	Topic: Report: Lack of consistent policy holding back clean energy industry	Post a Reply Back to Topics

cork289 Rookie Author Bridgeport Posts: Points:30,050 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:26:23 PM Ignore cork289 Report Abuse The Midwest has the potential for a thriving clean energy industry, but only if coherent policies are enacted at the state and federal level, clean-energy experts say. Experts on the Midwestern clean-energy sector say the region stands to benefit because of its research universities, strong supply chains and a high level of manufacturing know-how. But whether it does or not depends largely on policy-makers. According to a report issued last week by Pew Charitable Trusts, hurdles to an expanded U.S. clean-energy sector include a lack of a national clean-energy standard and longstanding tax breaks for oil, gas and coal producers. Unless these and other issues are addressed, they could lead to billions of dollars of economic activity moving overseas, the analysis concluded. Visit Midwest Energy News for full article

cork289

Rookie Author
Bridgeport

Posts:
Points:30,050
Joined:Dec 2012

Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:26:23 PM

Ignore cork289 Report Abuse

The Midwest has the potential for a thriving clean energy industry, but only if coherent policies are enacted at the state and federal level, clean-energy experts say.

Experts on the Midwestern clean-energy sector say the region stands to benefit because of its research universities, strong supply chains and a high level of manufacturing know-how.

But whether it does or not depends largely on policy-makers.

According to a report issued last week by Pew Charitable Trusts, hurdles to an expanded U.S. clean-energy sector include a lack of a national clean-energy standard and longstanding tax breaks for oil, gas and coal producers. Unless these and other issues are addressed, they could lead to billions of dollars of economic activity moving overseas, the analysis concluded.
Visit Midwest Energy News for full article

REPLIES (newest first)Ignore Short Messages

DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,360 Points:1,244,300 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 8:34:45 AM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse If they think biomass is clean energy, they've never been to a biomass power plant.
jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,763 Points:592,720 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 4:20:17 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse Roller coaster rides for all.
wrunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,450 Points:1,137,560 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 8:02:06 AM Ignore wrunner Report Abuse Politicians not policy-makers.
Nancy&Len Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,058 Points:1,946,790 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 7:32:12 AM Ignore Nancy&Len Report Abuse Just give them more stimulus money and everything will be okay.
Luckylindy Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,519 Points:1,128,045 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 4:36:58 AM Ignore Luckylindy Report Abuse Lack of policy? Well guess what. That trend will continue for another 4 years.
iFueler Champion Author Durham Posts:64,423 Points:179,500 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 3:47:10 AM Ignore iFueler Report Abuse the rules differ from state to state, and sometimes from county to county within a state ........................
Eugenian Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,867 Points:363,105 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 2:48:42 AM Ignore Eugenian Report Abuse It's high time to end the tax breaks and subsidies for Big Pollution and use some of that money to boost clean energy instead.
whatif81 All-Star Author San Antonio Posts:674 Points:206,025 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 1:52:48 AM Ignore whatif81 Report Abuse ok
MrLefty0706 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,449 Points:352,060 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 1:23:17 AM Ignore MrLefty0706 Report Abuse Don't rely on Illinois policymakers.
jrschl Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,972 Points:682,040 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 1:18:37 AM Ignore jrschl Report Abuse Seems to me it is more price and access to it.
johnd900 Veteran Author Massachusetts Posts:475 Points:192,305 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 1:03:43 AM Ignore johnd900 Report Abuse Seems to me that once again the gov't is getting involved where it shouldn't and slowing things down. Allow green energy to develop on it's own. If it's sustainable, which it's getting better all the time, then the investors will invest making the product better yet. But having the EPA and other gov't agencies stepping in and adding layers and layers of red tape inhibits innovation. This whole carbon credit BS wouldn't be needed, it's not needed really, just a money grab; but wouldn't be needed if "they" would get the hell out of the way.
graceman Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,968 Points:1,158,725 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:34:33 AM Ignore graceman Report Abuse Get it together guys!
dh0770 Champion Author Colorado Posts:6,987 Points:672,460 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:28:29 AM Ignore dh0770 Report Abuse Whatever....tell some more lies and excuses to forward the progressive, ecoterrorists agenda!
Joeski1 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,007 Points:1,742,810 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:15:31 AM Ignore Joeski1 Report Abuse energy patriots will move onward regardless.
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,525 Points:1,670,560 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:10:50 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse What do you expect from this group of policy makers?
cheapchickKY Champion Author Lexington Posts:4,022 Points:797,265 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:10:40 AM Ignore cheapchickKY Report Abuse Seems there have been, and still have, many tax breaks and incentives.
FluffyDogAttack Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,082 Points:96,920 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:02:21 AM Ignore FluffyDogAttack Report Abuse Lack of consistent energy generating REALITY is holding back clean energy industry. But don't tell that to the tin-foil hat brainwashed green cult, they'll have your head on a platter.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,271 Points:2,372,345 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:54:10 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse losing 3-4 current jobs for each new green job, makes no sense whatsoever
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:11,095 Points:1,623,180 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:32:51 PM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse It has been the same story since the energy crisis of 1973. Our Congress lacks the will and foresight to buck the lobbying and big money from Big Oil and Coal. We do need a true comprehensive national energy policy and plan that finally shifts to clean and abundant renewable energy. It is long overdue to stop sending our young men and women overseas to defend the "global energy supply" that we are completely and so dangerously hooked on!