Comments on: Clean Energy Tax Credits Will Not Be Extended Without Funding

By: Timothy B. Hurst

Timothy B. Hurst — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:28:42 +0000

Tom – I tend to agree with you that RE tax credits will pass at some point. I just don't know if that point is now. I actually thought the credits had a better chance as being part of an economic stimulus package (that wouldn't have violated House spending rules). My concern is that unless there is a way to pay for these tax credits, they will just contribute to an already skyrocketing national debt. We cannot continue to borrow from future generations at the rate the current administration is comfortable with. To be honest, it is truly astounding to me that we continue to do so.

With that said, I am a strong advocate of renewable energy, but I'm not totally convinced that federal tax credits are the most effective or efficient way of building a clean energy presence in our national portfolio.

By: Bipartisan Environmental Policy…Really. : Red, Green, and Blue

Bipartisan Environmental Policy…Really. : Red, Green, and Blue — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:29:17 +0000

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By: Tom Gray

Tom Gray — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:24:12 +0000

Actually, the renewable energy tax credits stand a very good chance of being extended, for the simple reason that they are overwhelmingly popular, with the general public and with Congress as well. The question is not so much whether they'll be extended as when, due to the process hangups you mention. With 116,000 jobs and $19 billion in new investment at risk, we are hoping it's soon. Folks who support renewable energy should contact their Senators through powerofwind.org today. Regards, Thomas O. Gray American Wind Energy Association www.powerofwind.org www.awea.org