Dems’ energy policy: If you can’t beat ‘em, force it on ‘em »
By Brian Johnson
With the “cash-for-caulkers” bill, the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act (HR 5019), passing the House and making its way through the Senate, there have been substantiated rumors that Senate Democrats will try to expand the scope and incorporate additional “job creating” measures. They claim a federally mandated Renewable Energy Standard (RES) will do the trick.
The Hill reports that Senate Leader Harry Reid has said he would …