Lincoln and what he means to me.

I look back in history and see Abraham Lincoln. I am inspired by what he represents to me. It led me to believing that anything is possible, and motivated me to pursue the development of Renewable Energy Resources.

RER can succeed by helping people realize that they can participate in positive climatic change. Join us in a movement.

Thanks for your time. Bill Barron

Imposing limits on Greenhouse Gases

On June 26^th, 2009 the House passed legislation to impose limits on greenhouse gas emissions for the first time, by a margin of 217-205. This legislation will effectively force a shift from coal and other fossil fuels to renewable and more efficient forms of energy.

The bill will create an increase in the energy costs for everyone, which will be especially difficult for a portion of Americans, considering our current economic environment. The CBO (Congressional Budget Office) analysis estimated that the bill would cost an average household $175 a year; the EPA put it at between $80 and $110 a year. Mike Pence (R-IN) commented that this legislation "amounts to the largest tax increase in American history under the guise of climate change," and I find this perspective very short sided.

Instead, I agree with Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), who said there was a "moral imperative to be good stewards of the earth." We must consider our place as Americans, and take responsibility for the impact we have had from our lifestyles and show the world that we are ready to change our behavior.

“The legislation, totaling about 1,200 pages, would require the U.S. to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020 and about 80 percent by the next century. U.S. carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels are rising at about 1 percent a year and are predicted to continue increasing without mandatory caps.” NPR

A self centered approach to energy consumption is not the way. I see this legislation as a great step, even with its potential pitfalls, and just one step of many that are necessary. Next, the bill is off to the Senate, with Speaker Nancy Pelosi hoping to get it passed before the 4th of July. Hopefully we can all look beyond the horizon and see the potential in participating in change, focused on the environmental health for all people.