Well, ok, he probably doesn’t have my blog bookmarked on his Blackberry, but we have the same feelings about those who think energy efficiency upgrades are ‘wasteful‘:
This is another concern that I’ve had in some of the arguments that I’m hearing. When people suggest that, “What a waste of money to make federal buildings more energy-efficient.” Why would that be a waste of money?
We’re creating jobs immediately by retrofitting these buildings or weatherizing 2 million Americans’ homes, as was called for in the package, so that right there creates economic stimulus.
And we are saving taxpayers when it comes to federal buildings potentially $2 billion. In the case of homeowners, they will see more money in their pockets. And we’re reducing our dependence on foreign oil in the Middle East.
Why wouldn’t we want to make that kind of investment?
Good question, President Obama. And thanks for being a fan!
Tags: energy efficiency, green new deal, new deal, obama
February 21, 2009 at 2:04 am |
Oh, so YOU thought of that comment! Brilliant!