Clean Energy and Energy Independence
12.07.2009
I support a plan to facilitate the transition to a clean energy economy – including a clean auto industry, wind and solar power, and smart grid implementation – making use of Ohio’s idle factories and well-trained workforce. Ohio’s skilled trades workforce, exceptional work ethic of its people, extensive transportation network and history of innovation had already moved it forward in the development of technology in wind turbine and solar energy production as well as the marrying of agriculture and industry as a pioneer in the production of clean burning diesel fuel from agri-waste. Already Ohio is developing a smart grid in regions of the state that will help conserve energy as it is distributed.
While we build smart grids, institute new methods of generating energy, better insulate our homes and buildings and cultivate higher-yielding farm crops, we must apply such technological efficiencies to resource consumption and disposal for sustainable growth. Harnessing and using energy so that it is available for consumption with less concern for costs and consequences should be part of our comprehensive goal for energy independence.
Using many technologies we already have, we must put them to use for this anticipated world growth without running out of energy or harming the earth. President Obama's stimulus package creates jobs in some of these technologies, and toward this end, aims to transform societal attitudes and behaviors that will contribute to a comprehensive approach to energy independence.
Please also read my statements:
Ohio Jobs Through 21st Century Energy
Brunner Supports Brown’s Proposal For More Funding For Green Businesses
Updated: April 13th, 2010
