If health care reform seems nightmarish, just wait for the fight over the grid

In The New Republic’s annual energy issue, Brad Plumer chronicles the history of our inefficient electricity sector, and examines the myriad regulatory barriers that inhibit progressive energy companies from producing clean, affordable power—even as our nation struggles to create energy security and address climate change. Some of Tom Casten’s experience with this struggle is highlighted.

While the Climate Change bill is sure to ignite fierce and bloody battles on the Hill, it’s critical not to lose sight of the opportunity it presents. We have a chance to drive innovation and inspire entrepreneurs to move forward with bold plans that can simultaneously lower greenhouse emissions and energy bills.

Read the full article to learn more about how federal laws are currently discouraging simple, proven and available solutions to the greenhouse gas problem.