Energy Policy? What Energy Policy?

The United States government does not seem to stick to a certain overarching policy when dealing with the regulation of a multitude of different types of energies. For example, when Obama signed his stimulus package into law, he stated that he would support the growth of the solar energy, and other renewable energy industries, yet he did not outline a clear plan of attack in order to accomplish this goal. Obama went on to promote leasing federal waters in order to promote many more forms of renewable energy, including hydroelectric and wind energy. However, again, the president did not provide a plan to move the country forward in terms of energy. In fact, the lack of a plan with real deadlines and tangible goals has undeniably set back the United States' transition to renewable energy, and has allowed for the continued consumption of fossil fuels.

I tend to agree with Obama on the idea of helping give rise to various types of clean energy. However, one problem with many industries that the government is reluctantly supporting is their sustainability. For example, energy forms like solar energy are extremely expensive to implement, may not work in varying types of weather, and may also produce some pollution. Indeed, many people who argue for fossil fuel consumption may question whether or becoming dependent on such "renewable" resources would make such a big differnce in our imprint on the environment. However, I believe that our government should make the switch slowly, in increments, and should commit to action; lackluster production of clean energy or a wishy washy energy policy could both spell disaster for the United States in the future.