Originally posted by S2
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I would be inclined to answer both of those questions "no".
It is a fair assumption that energy prices are not the cause or the solution to the slow economic growth in the Untied States so I am not inclined to think government intervention in this area will have much on an effect.
Regarding a "bipartisan energy policy", I do not see much political utility in a sound energy policy. The United States energy policy needs to be scientifically, technologically, industrially and economically correct for the vision at hand (and the Democrats and Republicans seem not to have a vision!), not partisan and politically correct. I agree a comprehensive policy is required, but the National party system would never allow for it.
A comprehensive nat'l energy policy reached by bipartisan accord is long overdue.
In a nutshell, the current regulatory and economic climate in the United States is uncertain and unfriendly to long lead time, capital intensive projects. As a result, energy investment will be conservative at best.
Regards,
William
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