In an Associated Press interview March 9, Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior, promised aggressive support for offshore wind farms along the Atlantic coast. "The wind energy potential off the Atlantic may be greater than we have onshore, but what we don't have in place is the rules to move forward with energy offshore," Salazar said.
Along similar lines, Representative Bart Gordon, Chairman of the House Science Committee, predicted a single bill coming soon to address energy issues and climate change, which he says will include mandates to reduce carbon emissions, increase production of renewable energy, and promote development of new energy technology. Look for major appropriations of construction project dollars in this complex legislation sometime before Congress adjourns this year.
Along similar lines, Representative Bart Gordon, Chairman of the House Science Committee, predicted a single bill coming soon to address energy issues and climate change, which he says will include mandates to reduce carbon emissions, increase production of renewable energy, and promote development of new energy technology. Look for major appropriations of construction project dollars in this complex legislation sometime before Congress adjourns this year.
