DASCHLE JOINS WIND IN CALL FOR ENERGY BILL

Senator Tom Daschle, newly-formed clean energy coalition, and wind industry leaders call on President Obama and Senate leadership for clean energy action now
June 23, 2010 (American Wind Energy Association)

"At a press conference hosted by former Senator Tom Daschle, a coalition of clean energy industries…called on the White House and Senate leadership to take urgent action upon Congress’ return from the July 4 recess on legislation that includes strong measures to promote clean energy."

[Senator Daschle:] “Provisions to advance renewable energy and efficiency policies have historically enjoyed bipartisan support and can drive successful passage of energy legislation by Congress this summer...Efficiency and renewable energy are critical to building a vibrant economy and creating jobs, as well as avoiding carbon emissions and strengthening our energy security.”

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"The coalition recommends at least four fundamental provisions that will be critical to any successful package…[1] Robust and predictable tax and other financial incentives for projects and manufacturing, including extension of the Treasury Grant Program…[2] Energy efficiency codes and standards including an energy efficiency resource standard (EERS)..."

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"…[3] A strong Renewable Electricity Standard (RES)…[4] Renewable energy infrastructure provisions…"

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"Wind energy industry representatives [from global wind turbine manufacturer REPower, TPI Composites, and Acciona North America] who came to Washington D.C. to meet with Senators to press for such legislation participated in the press conference…"

[Denise Bode, CEO, AWEA:] “The time for Congress to take action is now…Our industry is at a crossroads with thousands of manufacturing jobs in the balance and with businesses and investors watching to see if the U.S. passes legislation supporting renewable energy.”