The purpose of these proposals has nothing to do with climate change, or anything to do with what might actually be in voters best interests; they have to do with granting government the authority to seize control of (yet another) sector of the US economy. Once seized, they will never, ever, ever relinquish control, because once industry becomes intertwined with politics, it becomes a system of extortion and handouts - a source of endless power for politicians.  Suddenly the public will be on the hook for gigantic infrastructure projects which will need permanent reinvestment, and the pols will be able to pick who gets the development contracts and the jobs.  

Its not about "power" (read: electricity) - its about Power (read: authority to control large swaths of money and people)

Too few seem to realize this.