Renewable Energy
As the global temperature increases, as slow as that is, the amount of moisture is expected to increase. Evidence of more dramatic snow storms in southern states and pounding hurricanes along our coast lines gives the warming advocates plenty to beat down the skeptics. But no mater where you stand on the issue, New York State must look at alternative sources of energy. Not just to lower costs to consumers, but to stimulate the jobs market in research & manufacturing.
Both our Congressmen Hinchey and Hall have been tireless advocates for solar and wind alternatives in the Hudson Valley. They've pushed for winterization programs for those in older homes and have joined with the the Governor on those rare times he offers clean energy initiatives. Now we want to see swift action as the new Jobs Bill heads our way.
Institutions like NYSERDA will be using stimulus money to pump up the training programs and supply additional funding for the installation of solar panels. Once the state gets it's business in order, Albany will join this movement toward additional funding, and I will gladly support such plans.
Cutting energy costs, increasing manufacturing, developing technologies while diminishing our dependence on foreign oil is a win for New York all around.