The Energy Bill encourages clean energy technologies.

The energy bill that was approved by Senate last week approves and includes money for clean energy technologies. This is really great and something that was needed in the age of global warming. However, there is still one thing which the bill lacks and something which has become very essential - mandatory reductions in emissions of heat-trapping gases. Unless a reduction is sought for such gases, we may not be able to stop the dangerous warming threats.

By 2021, the bill instructs utilities to produce up to 15 percent of electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar power. The bill is found to be designed to combat carbon pollution threatening the planet.

The bill is being said to be a compromise between the Democrats and Republicans. And this is good specially when it is serving the interests of both the parties. While the Democrats seek to reduce energy use and emissions linked to global warming, the Republicans are more keen on increasing production of oil, gas and nuclear power. I specially like this approach mainly because the interests do not clash and both the parties have resolved to only strengthen the bill.

The Senate however intends to wait for the House to respond on the more comprehensive energy and global warming legislation before the fate of this Bill is decided. President Obama was noted urging the House of representatives to pass the energy bill: (Video courtesy of Fox News.)