Las Vegas Sun Editorial: Lending a hand

June 29, 2011

It is in the best interests of Nevadans for this state to develop a thriving green energy industry as quickly as possible. Not only will harnessing wind, solar and geothermal energy wean us off dirty fossil fuels, but it will also help diversify our economy at a time when there is a desperate need for new jobs.

… extending the loan program won’t be easy because Republicans in Congress, who fiercely opposed the economic stimulus package, are not likely to back renewal of a program that was part of that legislation. Yet those same Republicans are more than eager to support unnecessary tax breaks for wealthy oil companies that have enjoyed enormous profits while consumers have faced higher prices at the pump.  (Read More)