Nancy L. Johnson: “I support this bill; and I particularly want to recognize its understanding of the importance of renewable, clean…”

“I support this bill; and I particularly want to recognize its understanding of the importance of renewable, clean sources of energy for the future. I firmly believe that a national energy policy must include promotion of alternatives to traditional energy sources. Doing so will reduce our reliance on imported oil, give consumers greater choice, stabilize energy prices, and benefit the environment at the same time. The reason our constituents find themselves faced with out-of-control heating oil and fuel prices is because our nation has no long-term energy policy. I am pleased that the tax portion of this package includes my legislation to promote the use of fuel cells which remove the hydrogen from fossil fuels to create energy with virtually no pollutants. They function must like a battery except fuel cells do not require recharging and are far more efficient than a combustion engine or power plant. H.R. 4 proposes a fuel cell tax credit for five years to create a market incentive for this revolutionary technology, which is reliable and will provide economic and environmental advantages to traditional fuel sources.”