Lots of people like to characterize anybody who believes in the government pushing green technology as socialist hippies. So what do the people who actually work in the energy industry think? You might be surprised.
Bloomberg Businessweek Research conducted a study of “energy professionals.” The study, funded by the ABB, found that 76% of energy professionals believe government regulations should push energy companies to produce more power from renewable sources.
Remember, these are people working within an industry that still provides 50% of our country’s power needs from coal. And 89% of energy professionals believe that government incentives trump the market in driving up consumer energy efficiency and 81% believe a smart grid Why? Because energy in America is still dirt cheap, and most people don’t pay attention to their power usage. But plans for a smart grid, more efficient vehicles, and eventually electric cars are all integral to the future of this country, and even the people in this industry, who will experience the most growing pains, think the government can have a huge role to play in pushing for green power and efficient energy usage.
Do you agree with energy professionals, or the politicians who want to keep us chained to coal and oil?
Source: ABB
Chris DeMorro is a writer and gearhead who loves all things automotive, from hybrids to HEMIs. You can read about his slow descent into madness at Sublime Burnout or follow his non-nonsensical ramblings on Twitter @harshcougar.