As our country moves ahead with new technologies leading the way for a more profitable and habitat able place we ask our selves the question of whether or not we are ready to make such a transition. In an article titled, “ENERGY: The Green Energy Revolution May Already be Underway,” states that we have the possibilities and infrastructure to install such green energy plans that will profit the country.
Of course, many people cannot afford such new technologies because of the high cost and low demand but the (CAP) Center for American Progress assures that there will be a great influx of jobs that would power this market of solar and wind energy, as well many cash incentives for those who dive into the green revolution.
The CAP was founded in 2003 by former chief of staff to Bill Clinton, John D. Podesta. This website is dedicated to revolutionizing new policies and plans in convergence with media to provide a useful avenue of new information. Now back to the issue. This new energy plan would cost an initial 100 billion dollar input (1/7 of the financial bailout), but would create an upwards of 2 million jobs. The interesting thing about these 2 million jobs is the diversity. People would be providing weatherization of new homes and schools, construction of solar and wind power, and lastly water infrastructure.
In addition to the construction of new energies this potential plan would authorize a cash refund for old used cars so that we could reduce pollution. Similarly, the new push for “cap and trade” to reduce carbon admissions is on its way. This nationwide carbon reduction ideal would take some time as does anything being pushed with legislature but the benefits would be greatly appreciated for those with open minds and a will improve our economy and environment.
4 comments:
i think we should try to make the transition because we have the technology to do it . i agree with the writer it is a big investment. but If it will create new jobs and reduce pollution then it will be worth it. if we dont try are environment will get worse, and we will still be talking about it 10 years from now about doing something. i agree with the writer i think it is important to keep an open mind especially if it will benefit are economy and environment in the long run. it is good idea to give cash incentives because maybe it will motive people to try the new green energy plan.
This sounds like a wonderful plan that should be passed. This is proactive and would provide numerous benefits to those in need of jobs and for the environment. This plan does call for a lot of money, but the results would outweigh the costs. I'm glad the plan includes incentives for those who do not have money to make the switch. I like the notion of creating new jobs, especially in the economy, and with the prospects of getting rid of old cars and methods that cause pollution to the earth. However what will happen to these old cars? Where will the be put or will they be reused for newer more efficient cars? Either way this energy plan is a great way to make American green.
I guess if this plan works it may be super beneficial. Just wondering what this plan consists of? More wind turbines that people hate? More money into R and D? Solar panels that are way too expensive anyways? Cash incentives only go so far and there's still the issues of cities being "revolutionary". I like the idea but this is a very long process and it's going to take some great engineering to make breakthroughs in science rather than redundant "green" plans. We need some more original ideas to make these plans work.
I also feel as if green will be the future of our energy crisis. I'm not sure if you have seen this, but Foster's Common Man has just installed enough solar panels to cut back on 200 gallons of oil per week! Pretty interesting fact considering how much they must have been spending prior to the innovation of solar panels.
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