Energy Tribune- The Silent Killer of America’s Economy

The Middle East and the Midwest unrests occupy the nightly news. The unintelligible rants of Muammar Gadhafi and Charlie Sheen fascinate the public. Meanwhile a silent killer is moving behind the scenes—virtually undetected.

Perhaps a bit melodramatic but energy use and America’s economy go hand-in-hand. So, any efforts to reduce energy availability or increase costs serve to kill a recovery that is barely clinging to life. Such campaigns are pulsating throughout the country.

This silent killer is the RPS—or Renewable Portfolio Standard.

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