Senate Energy Bills Awakens Action

After months of political wrangling, Senators Kerry and Lieberman issued their version

of a Senate energy bill, just as the country was trying to get to grips with the massive oil spill caused by the offshore oil rig fire. Energy and energy efficiency are certainly front and center in the news these days and this is causing organizations large and small to look at their consumption and find out how they may become more sustainable.

All around the nation, people are taking action, just as the Senate energy bill, known as the American Power Act is proposed as a counterpart to the ACES Act devised by the House of Representatives last year. Under the Senate proposal, thousands of power-hungry industries, refineries and power plants will be forced to take part in a cap and trade scheme, with the objective of reducing carbon emissions and greenhouse gases over time.

Greenhouse gas emissions are known to cause damage to our environment and to cause an overall warming of the Earth's atmosphere. President Obama is committed to reducing these emissions by 80% through the year 2050, although this will be greatly dependent on whatever legislation Congress is able to push through and whether the American Power Act could be the vehicle to promote this legislation during late 2010 or early 2011.

It doesn't matter whether your organization is directly affected by a program to restrict greenhouse gas emissions through cap and trade, as in one way or the other increases in the cost of utilities will find their way to your accountant. While individual consumers may get protection from the Senate to shield them from the worst effects of these increases, commercial organizations will likely have to absorb extra costs as a result. It makes infinite sense to develop a plan to become more sustainable, as a consequence.

Every organization must have an energy plan and this should be a core ingredient within its daily operations. Every asset should be analyzed to see how efficient it is and how it could be improved. Systems should be adopted to track energy use, with the aim of reducing carbon emissions. Smart businessman will preempt any pending or potential legislation, in this regard.

The Senate energy bill plans to commence emission reduction efforts in 2013 and accelerate the results through 2050. The Senate may differ from the House of Representatives, who in turn may differ from the administration's position. However, there are calls from most sectors of society for change and a renewed push for more energy investment, especially as a consequence of the disastrous oil spill.

Many organizations are focusing on sustainability and ensuring that they become energy efficient. Carbon emission reduction may be the focus of some, but others realize that if they saved fuel, then they can save money. A lot of people look in horror at the prospect of additional carbon taxes, especially as we emerge from a recession, but an attention to efficiency can only help every organization's bottom line, come what may.

The Senate energy bill is a major legislative consideration during the second half of 2010 and business leaders must comprehend the movement and understand how it may impact their futures.

by: Daniel Stouffer.

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