The Arguments For, and Against, Energy Policies: Join In or Be Left Behind!
Manufacturing Business Technology made us aware of competing energy policies and the arguments being considered. I thought John Engler, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) CEO, made some excellent comments that point to the importance of contributing to the discussion:
“Manufacturing is the most energy intensive sector of the economy,…The energy plan in Sen. McConnell’s amendment will help to diversify our fuel, lower the cost of energy, create jobs, and increase America’s energy security. It’s an important step toward the comprehensive domestic energy policy that America needs for the long-term health of manufacturing and the economy.”
Engler’s comments on Senator Reid’s contribution to the policy debate were equally clear:
“That’s not the way to reduce energy prices and create more jobs. This bill will have the unintended consequences of fewer jobs and higher energy and food costs,…Manufacturers welcome Sen. McConnell’s amendment because it would encourage more environmentally-responsible domestic energy production on the Outer Continental Shelf and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and accelerate the production of advanced energy technology and alternative resources such as renewable fuel,”
Join the fray! We need to discuss this as it has everything to do with the success of each one of us over the coming years and the ability of companies that employ us to fund improvement projects. Which policy do you prefer and why?
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2 opinions for The Arguments For, and Against, Energy Policies: Join In or Be Left Behind!
Alan Wilensky
May 26, 2008 at 9:11 am
Manufacturing, being mostly stationary applications, are ripe for photo voltaic and wind installations. We see here in MA that some of mid sized mfrs in the windy corridor of the Blackstone Valley are taking advantage of tax credits to install wind turbines.
Bob Turek
May 27, 2008 at 10:34 am
Alan- not being familiar with all of these I’m curious on their economics. Factoring in the cost/learning curve is also relevant. New technologies are fascinating. Do you think “we” (i.e., taxes) need to support the front end costs of these types of tech development- if so how do “we” choose which ones to support?
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