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One big argument against Cap & Trade legislation is homeowners are required to make houses energy efficient before they sell, and an announcement Friday New Mexico gets more than $12 million toward that goal may be incentive for those whining against it.
We have been hearing about the importance of energy efficiency and recycling since the 1970s. It was drummed into educational materials for the past 30 years, and what has the average American done to claim their responsibility: buy gas guzzling cars, and huge, mostly-unoccupied homes lit up 24/7, refused to embrace recycling, and drinking millions of plastic bottles of water for decades.
Finally, we get a Presidential Administration committed to following through on getting America green, and it’s a battle cry against this progress. As I wrote before when these anti-progress zealots rudely disrupted a rare opportunity to meet with our state Sen. Tom Udall at a town hall meeting June 30, it is the same selfish cry of NIMBY (not in my backyard) idiots who don’t want to pitch in and help save this planet for future generations.
At the time, Udall explained how focusing on energy helps the planet in the long run, how our infrastructure has been neglected, falling apart, (literally), and must be fixed, which will lead to more jobs in the state.He also said New Mexico is a great resource for solar, wind, and geothermal companies relocating here bringing more jobs.
The $12 million given to New Mexico Friday is part of President Barack Obama’s promise and fulfillment of Recovery Act money to support energy efficient and renewable energy projects in the state.
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Friday that more than $141 million for State Energy Programs will go to six states and territories states including New Mexico, Hawaii, Maine, Nebraska, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Texas- each receiving 40 percent of its total State Energy Program (SEP) funding authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
According to the White House, the program includes initiatives to expand residential weatherization assistance to families above the low-income eligibility threshold for the Weatherization Assistance Program, (apply for help…) public building energy efficiency retrofits, commercial building audits and renovations, combined heat and power projects in the industrial sector, and the adoption of energy codes.
“This funding will provide an important boost for state economies, help to put Americans back to work, and move us toward energy independence," said Secretary Chu. "It reflects our commitment to support innovative state and local strategies to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy while insisting that taxpayer dollars be spent responsibly."
The initial 10 percent was available to support planning activities; the remaining 50 percent of funds will be released once it meets reporting, oversight, and accountability milestones required by the Recovery Act, according to this new “transparent” administration.
After demonstrating successful implementation of its plan, the state reportedly will receive almost $16 million in additional funding, for a total of nearly $32 million.
New Mexico also aims to reduce petroleum consumption through various financial incentives to encourage the purchase of new fuel-efficient vehicles, the use of alternative fuels and biofuels, and investments in alternative fuel and biofuels infrastructure.
In addition, both the buildings and transportation programs include provisions to educate citizens about energy issues and provide statewide training for professionals in order to reduce energy consumption across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Well, now we have more government inclusion to assist Americans to do what we should have been doing all along. Let’s hope we all take it a step further, and do what we can to reduce our own carbon footprint on this planet.
We have been hearing about the importance of energy efficiency and recycling since the 1970s. It was drummed into educational materials for the past 30 years, and what has the average American done to claim their responsibility: buy gas guzzling cars, and huge, mostly-unoccupied homes lit up 24/7, refused to embrace recycling, and drinking millions of plastic bottles of water for decades.
Finally, we get a Presidential Administration committed to following through on getting America green, and it’s a battle cry against this progress. As I wrote before when these anti-progress zealots rudely disrupted a rare opportunity to meet with our state Sen. Tom Udall at a town hall meeting June 30, it is the same selfish cry of NIMBY (not in my backyard) idiots who don’t want to pitch in and help save this planet for future generations.
At the time, Udall explained how focusing on energy helps the planet in the long run, how our infrastructure has been neglected, falling apart, (literally), and must be fixed, which will lead to more jobs in the state.He also said New Mexico is a great resource for solar, wind, and geothermal companies relocating here bringing more jobs.
The $12 million given to New Mexico Friday is part of President Barack Obama’s promise and fulfillment of Recovery Act money to support energy efficient and renewable energy projects in the state.
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Friday that more than $141 million for State Energy Programs will go to six states and territories states including New Mexico, Hawaii, Maine, Nebraska, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Texas- each receiving 40 percent of its total State Energy Program (SEP) funding authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
According to the White House, the program includes initiatives to expand residential weatherization assistance to families above the low-income eligibility threshold for the Weatherization Assistance Program, (apply for help…) public building energy efficiency retrofits, commercial building audits and renovations, combined heat and power projects in the industrial sector, and the adoption of energy codes.
“This funding will provide an important boost for state economies, help to put Americans back to work, and move us toward energy independence," said Secretary Chu. "It reflects our commitment to support innovative state and local strategies to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy while insisting that taxpayer dollars be spent responsibly."
The initial 10 percent was available to support planning activities; the remaining 50 percent of funds will be released once it meets reporting, oversight, and accountability milestones required by the Recovery Act, according to this new “transparent” administration.
After demonstrating successful implementation of its plan, the state reportedly will receive almost $16 million in additional funding, for a total of nearly $32 million.
New Mexico also aims to reduce petroleum consumption through various financial incentives to encourage the purchase of new fuel-efficient vehicles, the use of alternative fuels and biofuels, and investments in alternative fuel and biofuels infrastructure.
In addition, both the buildings and transportation programs include provisions to educate citizens about energy issues and provide statewide training for professionals in order to reduce energy consumption across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Well, now we have more government inclusion to assist Americans to do what we should have been doing all along. Let’s hope we all take it a step further, and do what we can to reduce our own carbon footprint on this planet.
For more info:
http://www.examiner.com/x-3523-Albuquerque-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Udall-meets-with-vocalhostile-crowd
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