FE 10: Growing a Renewable Energy Economy Now Act of 2017 (Statute)

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

This bill is based on a similar proposal, also titled the "G.R.E.E.N. Act," that I introduced while serving as a member of the Mideast Assembly nearly two years ago. The idea is to encourage existing energy producers, new companies, and individual households to invest in alternative energy by introducing a series of tax incentives to those who do so. That, hopefully, would further the necessary transition to renewable energy while mitigating any potentially negative effects to employment and economic growth in the short term.

The fact of that matter is that climate change is happening, that it is man-made, and that we must either do everything in our power to reduce our impact on this planet or suffer the consequences. The droughts and wildfires that have plagued California in recent years are only the beginning if we fail to meet this challenge. Furthermore, investing in renewable energy is good for Fremont's economy. This is an opportunity to confront perhaps the greatest threat to humanity of our time and create more and better jobs for our region all at the same time.

I'm interested hear what the Assembly thinks of this proposal, and particularly eager to see if they have any ideas to make it better. Reading through the bill a second time, I already think it would be advisable to add private businesses to 3.ii; any thoughts on that? Likewise, if anyone thinks it necessary to adjust the deductions proposed in Sections 2 and 3, I'd be happy to consider that.

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

Seriously? Nobody has anything to say about this bill?

Anyways, I offer the following amendment:

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