Good Government Investments in Renewable Energy Fair, Effective,
and Efficient Tax Policy Is Key for Driving Renewable Energy
Growth SOURCE: AP/ Toby Talbot Budget deficits drove the
conversation in Washington in 2011 with the daily news dominated
by government shutdown threats, the “super committee,”
continuing resolutions, and arcane budgeting practices.
Unfortunately, this left Americans convinced that government
investments in the future are off the table because of large
federal budget deficits that need to be reduced. Americans were
misled. As the Center for American Progress points out, the
United States can balance our budget, reduce our long-term debt,
and make key investments in our future all at the same time.
CAP’s plan works toward a more vibrant economy where all
Americans are better off and clean energy is an integral part of
this future. Best of all, the investments that government needs
to make are relatively modest and can be paid for by ending
wasteful spending in the same energy sector. Th