Jeff Bingaman actually said...

We feel this bill changes course on support for manufacturing, and complements the industry-specific research and development activities.

New technologies in the energy and environmental field are adopted typically because they are required by government mandates.

to achieve a goal of 25% saving in 10 years will require both new and improved technologies with high rates of return for industry adoption.

Financing ideally will be addressed through the steps currently being taken to shore up our banking system.