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In Tuesday's State of the Union Address, President Obama issued a call to action to Congress to bring him an energy efficiency bill that will
help manufacturers eliminate energy waste and give businesses incentives to upgrade their buildings. He promised energy savings of $100 billion over the next decade, with less pollution, more manufacturing, and more jobs - if Congress can enact the right legislation.

What legislation could deliver these benefits?

Let me start by saying that the following ideas all embody what I believe to be the most effective role for government to play in bolstering this industry and creating jobs - creating an environment of enablement, as opposed to purely investment.  Tax credits to encourage energy efficiency programs will absolutely spur action. But there are a set of more lasting initiatives the Federal Government can advance that will encourage businesses to drive and fund these energy efficiency programs without! placing burden on taxpayers.

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