Comments on: I See No Mountains http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2012/09/i-see-no-mountains/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-see-no-mountains EPA's Blog About Our World Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:33:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Garrett Lance http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2012/09/i-see-no-mountains/comment-page-1/#comment-53307 Garrett Lance Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:40:53 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=16398#comment-53307 I agree that the future of sustainable manufacturing will exist through public-private partnerships. Similarly, I think several provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have promoted a public-private relationship in renewable energy commercialization by encouraging private enterprise, particularly energy producers, to create more renewable energy. The Recovery Act established both the 1603 grant program and the 1705 loan guarantee program. While Solyndra’s failure under the loan guarantee program cast a shadow on the program, the 1603 grant program has supported thousands of projects and in every state. These grants have allowed for innovation in the private sector by addressing the shrinking tax credit market and allowing for long-term planning. Providing information, incentives, and partnerships between the public and private sectors is a real solution to growing American energy manufacturing.

]]> By: wade http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2012/09/i-see-no-mountains/comment-page-1/#comment-53090 wade Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:03:31 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=16398#comment-53090 There must be some hidden mountains even though Forbes thinks different. Where I go to find the mountains is in retail stores. If there are not mountains why can I not find “MADE IN USA’ products.
Manufacturing is the source of ALL generated wealth. Another interesting observation begs the question “have we enginered ourselves out of job creation for the masses. Yes there will always be a need for jobs for those who do not choose, or cannot for some reason, complete a high school education or beyond. These people have manual and technical skills that can be useful to our society.

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