The New York Times recently reported that Senate party leaders had abandoned hopes of passing comprehensive energy legislation this summer.
In the meantime, people do not stop using energy, oil does not stop spilling, and pollution does not stop spewing just because Congressional leaders do not feel “politically safe” making difficult choices. A comprehensive federal energy plan is needed to fix the regional system that is in place now. Many states have taken the lead in taking steps to solve energy problems, but states only have regional authority while the electric grid spans the entire nation.
We elected our federal officials to tackle tough problems, it’s disappointing that they continue to pass on this one. Although people familiar with the history of alternative energy in the US would agree that following federal leadership on energy issues is not always a wise strategy…
