While there’s nothing new in Washington D.C. finding itself at the center of controversy, the recent Cap & Trade debate is special. I can’t help but feel somewhat encouraged by the bill, as it’s the first real acknowledgement of climate change by our new government. While it might be flabby enough to conjure up images of Jabba the Hutt, if it becomes law this bill will be the first legislation to put the kibosh (however weak) on greenhouse gas emissions. We can only hope it will encourage a massive shift to renewable, clean sources of energy. The bill was sponsored by the well meaning Representatives Henry Waxman (D) and Ed Markey (D), but the current incarnation of the bill has less meat than a vegetarian salad. That being said, the bill does have a few good points, and we can hope for a little more beef in the Senate version. Included in this bill is the now notorious “cash for clunkers” program that ran out of funds in the first week of operation. Heck, if the government wants to pay to upgrade my 20mpg lemon into a sparkly new ride I’m game, but apparently so was everyone else. More appropriately, the bill also directs an estimated $190 billion to new energy technologies and efficiency developments, as well as grants for higher education programs designed to prepare students for careers in renewable energy.
Hot button issues like this have brought concerns over the environment, green-collar jobs, and renewable energy into sharp, public focus. BME has been lucky enough to take part in this dialogue shaping our future as a nation and as a global community.
After attending the WTN Summit and Awards gala in New York, the Blue Marble Energy team traveled to Washington D. C. to meet with Washington State’s Congressional delegation, as well as longtime friend of BME, Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke. In these meetings, we were encouraged by the obvious alignment between the company’s goals and those of the Obama Administration. These goals include the development of renewable, clean sources of energy, petroleum displacement products, and skilled, green-collar jobs to power the future, starting today. Because the potential of BME’s technology has bipartisan appeal, we were able to meet with members of the House and the Senate on both sides of the aisle.
We would like to extend special thanks to those who took the time from their busy schedules to meet with us: Representative Jay Inslee (D), Representative Adam Smith (D), Representative Doc Hastings (R), Senator Maria Cantwell (D), Representative Jim McDermott (D), Representative Cathy McMorris (R), and Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke. Secretary Locke expressed particular interest in clean technology as a key factor to economic recovery and to sustainable future development.
Because the challenges we face are universal (I mean, really, does anyone want to die choking on smog or burned to a crisp?), the appeal of solutions like BME’s transcend party lines and moral beliefs. Ending our addiction to oil is not an ethical choice but a necessity for both economic and environmental recovery.
We deeply appreciate the support and encouragement we received in both New York and Washington D.C. as BME continues to lend our weight in the push for a sustainable future.
Cap n Trade, Secretary of Commerce Locke, and Hope in Washington, D.C.
While there’s nothing new in Washington D.C. finding itself at the center of controversy, the recent Cap & Trade debate is special. I can’t help but feel somewhat encouraged by the bill, as it’s the first real acknowledgement of climate change by our new government. While it might be flabby enough to conjure up images of Jabba the Hutt, if it becomes law this bill will be the first legislation to put the kibosh (however weak) on greenhouse gas emissions. We can only hope it will encourage a massive shift to renewable, clean sources of energy. The bill was sponsored by the well meaning Representatives Henry Waxman (D) and Ed Markey (D), but the current incarnation of the bill has less meat than a vegetarian salad. That being said, the bill does have a few good points, and we can hope for a little more beef in the Senate version. Included in this bill is the now notorious “cash for clunkers” program that ran out of funds in the first week of operation. Heck, if the government wants to pay to upgrade my 20mpg lemon into a sparkly new ride I’m game, but apparently so was everyone else. More appropriately, the bill also directs an estimated $190 billion to new energy technologies and efficiency developments, as well as grants for higher education programs designed to prepare students for careers in renewable energy.
Hot button issues like this have brought concerns over the environment, green-collar jobs, and renewable energy into sharp, public focus. BME has been lucky enough to take part in this dialogue shaping our future as a nation and as a global community.
After attending the WTN Summit and Awards gala in New York, the Blue Marble Energy team traveled to Washington D. C. to meet with Washington State’s Congressional delegation, as well as longtime friend of BME, Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke. In these meetings, we were encouraged by the obvious alignment between the company’s goals and those of the Obama Administration. These goals include the development of renewable, clean sources of energy, petroleum displacement products, and skilled, green-collar jobs to power the future, starting today. Because the potential of BME’s technology has bipartisan appeal, we were able to meet with members of the House and the Senate on both sides of the aisle.
We would like to extend special thanks to those who took the time from their busy schedules to meet with us: Representative Jay Inslee (D), Representative Adam Smith (D), Representative Doc Hastings (R), Senator Maria Cantwell (D), Representative Jim McDermott (D), Representative Cathy McMorris (R), and Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke. Secretary Locke expressed particular interest in clean technology as a key factor to economic recovery and to sustainable future development.
Because the challenges we face are universal (I mean, really, does anyone want to die choking on smog or burned to a crisp?), the appeal of solutions like BME’s transcend party lines and moral beliefs. Ending our addiction to oil is not an ethical choice but a necessity for both economic and environmental recovery.
We deeply appreciate the support and encouragement we received in both New York and Washington D.C. as BME continues to lend our weight in the push for a sustainable future.