A letter from the Whitehouse follows that is a response to my letter to President Obama on June 28 [posted below with that date]. It outlines the current administration thinking but does not respond directly to my proposal. The last paragraph cites two websites. The first contains helpful information on policies and actions.
Bill Allen, 08-03-10 <> OFFby2050
Letter from the White House, Washington, July 28, 2010
Dear Friend:
Thank you for writing me. I appreciate hearing from you, and I share the vision of millions of Americans who want to make our country the world leader in developing new sources of clean energy. This is a challenge that has gone unaddressed for too long, and it is time to take steps to create millions of clean energy jobs, move towards energy independence, and reduce pollution and the effects of global warming.
Together with Congress and private industries, we are making critical investments to grow an American clean energy economy and achieve energy independence. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act puts Americans to work weatherizing homes and buildings, doubling our supply of renewable energy, and advancing scientific research in clean energy solutions. We are working to develop and deploy technologies like wind and solar power, advanced biofuels, clean coal, and more fuel-efficient cars and trucks built here in the United States. In addition, my Administration is pursuing comprehensive legislation to move toward energy independence and prevent the worst consequences of global warming, while creating incentives to make clean energy profitable in America.
Achieving these goals will require a sustained and shared effort by government, business, labor, and your community. A sound energy policy is a long-term investment in our national security, economic prosperity, and natural inheritance.
Thank you again for writing. I encourage you to read more about my energy agenda and share your views at www.WhiteHouse.gov/issues/energy-and-environment. For more information on government grants, please visit e-center.doe.gov.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama