Comments on: I just want to know what is Obama planning to do with alternative energy if he wins the Presidency?

By: I Am Tired

I Am Tired — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:16:59 +0000

This is what he proposes, from his website:

"Require 25 Percent of Renewable Electricity by 2025: Obama will establish a 25 percent federal Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) to require that 25 percent of electricity consumed in the U.S. is derived from clean, sustainable energy sources, like solar, wind and geothermal by 2025.

Clean Technologies Deployment Venture Capital Fund: Obama will create a Clean Technologies Venture Capital Fund to fill a critical gap in U.S. technology development. Obama will invest $10 billion per year into this fund for five years. The fund will partner with existing investment funds and our National Laboratories to ensure that promising technologies move beyond the lab and are commercialized in the U.S

Deploy Cellulosic Ethanol: Obama will invest federal resources, including tax incentives, cash prizes and government contracts into developing the most promising technologies with the goal of getting the first two billion gallons of cellulosic ethanol into the system by 2013.

Double Energy Research and Development Funding: Obama will double science and research funding for clean energy projects including those that make use of our biomass, solar and wind resources.

Convert our Manufacturing Centers into Clean Technology Leaders: Obama will establish a federal investment program to help manufacturing centers modernize and Americans learn the new skills they need to produce green products.

Increase Renewable Fuel Standard: Obama will require 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels to be included in the fuel supply by 2022 and will increase that to at least 60 billion gallons of advanced biofuels like cellulosic ethanol by 2030.

Establish a Grant Program for Early Adopters: Obama will create a competitive grant program to award those states and localities that take the first steps to implement new building codes that prioritize energy efficiency.

Reduce Carbon Emissions 80 Percent by 2050
Cap and Trade: Obama supports implementation of a market-based cap-and-trade system to reduce carbon emissions by the amount scientists say is necessary: 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Obama’s cap-and-trade system will require all pollution credits to be auctioned. A 100 percent auction ensures that all polluters pay for every ton of emissions they release, rather than giving these emission rights away to coal and oil companies. Some of the revenue generated by auctioning allowances will be used to support the development of clean energy, to invest in energy efficiency improvements, and to address transition costs, including helping American workers affected by this economic transition.

Expand Locally-Owned Biofuel Refineries: Less than 10 percent of new ethanol production today is from farmer-owned refineries. New ethanol refineries help jumpstart rural economies. Obama will create a number of incentives for local communities to invest in their biofuels refineries.

Renewable Fuels: Obama has worked on numerous efforts in the Senate to increase access to and use of renewable fuels. Obama passed legislation with Senator Jim Talent (R-MO) to give gas stations a tax credit for installing E85 ethanol refueling pumps. The tax credit covers 30 percent of the costs of switching one or more traditional petroleum pumps to E85, which is an 85 percent ethanol/15 percent gasoline blend. Obama also sponsored an amendment that became law providing $40 million for commercialization of a combined flexible fuel vehicle/hybrid car within five years."

Planning and proposing is one thing, but to actually do it is another. Let’s hope Obama can actually implement and execute what he wants to do if, and only if, he becomes President.
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By: playbbebe26

playbbebe26 — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:35:59 +0000

Obama has talked about alot of alternative energy tax breaks including some extra in your refund if you purchase a flex fuel vehicle or install solar panels

Require 25 Percent of Renewable Electricity by 2025: Obama will establish a 25 percent federal Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) to require that 25 percent of electricity consumed in the U.S. is derived from clean, sustainable energy sources, like solar, wind and geothermal by 2025.

Double Energy Research and Development Funding: Obama will double science and research funding for clean energy projects including those that make use of our biomass, solar and wind resources.

By: Danny Boy

Danny Boy — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:17:59 +0000

QUICK ANSWER: Obama’s plan will reduce oil consumption by at least 35 percent, or 10 million barrels per day, by 2030. – link free

IN DEPTH ANSWER: Require 25 Percent of Renewable Electricity by 2025: Obama will establish a 25 percent federal Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) to require that 25 percent of electricity consumed in the U.S. is derived from clean, sustainable energy sources, like solar, wind and geothermal by 2025.

Double Energy Research and Development Funding: Obama will double science and research funding for clean energy projects including those that make use of our biomass, solar and wind resources.

By: ajhidell1963

ajhidell1963 — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:41:59 +0000

He'll just mumble something about solar and wind energy and go right back to guarding our access to Arab oil.
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By: snakeman11426

snakeman11426 — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:34:59 +0000

Maybe he has a way to turn that hot air he's spewing into some form of combustible energy?
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By: Coach E!

Coach E! — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:14:59 +0000

I *hope* he uses it to vaporize Bill and Hill.
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By: JTD

JTD — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:29:59 +0000

use it
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By: TheEmporer'sNewClothes

TheEmporer'sNewClothes — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:14:59 +0000

So like I am Obama …and like in the case of ALTERNATIVE energy …like this is one way it goes …and like this is the other way it goes.

See …it’s alternating …it’s alternative.

Like do you understand … it’s like CHANGING!

…and like, WE NEED CHANGE in this country!
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By: Yo it's Me

Yo it's Me — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 01:59:59 +0000

Change
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By: leperfectbelle

leperfectbelle — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 01:18:59 +0000

anything you want him to do.
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