I recently spent time in Washington as part of a Business Advocacy effort. Energy professionals from 20 States went to Washington to talk to legislators to explain to them why their leadership is needed. Here is a link to one of the press reports of our efforts.
http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?id=39961#middle
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I took time to go to Washington to speak to Indiana’s two Senators and four of its Congressmen. I went to make a clear request, “please make 2010 the year that America will get a meaningful energy plan and pass a mandatory Renewable Energy Standard”!
Today, America is in a state of confusion! Despite massive amounts of funds being proposed for spending on the development of green renewable energy, very little money has actually been awarded. Many projects are being delayed until lenders and project developers get clear direction as to where the country is going!
Today, twenty eight States have passed some form of Renewable Energy Standard, or Voluntary Energy Standard, or Renewable Energy Standard. But, none are exactly the same. Some propose a target that 15 % of all electric energy comes from green energy sources by 2015, some 20% by 2020, some more, some less. The definition of what a “renewable energy standard” is varies from State to State!
Lenders are confused. Project developers are confused. Nothing is being done! Now is the time for leadership. Hopefully our Federal government will be part of that leadership. If not, we hope they will at least get out of the way and let private enterprise take the lead!
How can your help? Call your Senator or Congressman. Ask them what they are doing to make sure a bill passes in 2010! We cannot let partisan politics stop America’s march to green renewable power development! Get involved or get out of the way!
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