Proclamation on Energy
NSPE is one of 21 engineering societies that have joined together to issue a proclamation to the Obama administration and the U.S. Congress, outlining critical national energy goals that need to be met. Included in the proclamation are calls for:
- A balanced national energy portfolio that combines traditional energy sources with renewable energy sources such as wind, geothermal, solar and biomass to support reliable, abundant, and economically viable energy for the future of the nation;
- Policy objectives that encourage energy conservation, reward energy efficiency, and foster energy breakthroughs, like electric vehicles; and
- A robust and modernized electric transmission system.
The Obama administration has recently issued its own solutions to address our current and future energy needs, but will they work and will their stated goals be met? President Obama has highlighted the need for a better energy plan for our future and now is the time for us to act.
This proclamation is a good start in articulating a logical and obtainable set of goals for our energy future, but we can’t stop there. All engineers must stand up and be heard if we are to lead the way and truly achieve energy independence to secure our energy future while safeguarding our precious natural resources.
