California could lead the way on one aspect of energy reform if a proposed measure passes.
The Gulf oil spill catastrophe is an ongoing
tragedy. And while the well seems to be capped now, we will surely see
the harm from the spilled oil unfold for many months and years to come.
From all tragedy springs opportunity, however, and one positive outcome
flowing from BP's unfortunate accident is a renewed focus on energy and
climate change, at least among some of the saner segments of the
American populace.
The federal climate change bill appears to be dead this session, the victim of partisan politics in defiance of good sense. Other efforts are more promising, including a growing national focus on feed-in tariffs as a key policy tool for promoting renewable energy. A feed-in tariff is a guaranteed price paid for renewable energy projects that meet certain criteria. Contrary to what many believe, a feed-in tariff doesn't have to be an "above-market" price. The key features of feed-in tariffs are what I just mentioned: a guaranteed price for those projects that meet defined criteria.
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Author: Tam Hunt
