OBAMA'S ENERGY TEAM

As promised, I am paying close attention to the development of the "Obama Administration". As stated in the previous post; this is an extremely exciting moment to see a political transition happen. In my opinion, energy is one of the top issues in need of a skilled team. President-elect Obama has appointed Nobel Laureate, a former EPA administrator, several New Jersey and Los Angeles officials to lead energy and environmental initiatives. Steven Chu, director of Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory, leading physicist and winner of a Nobel Prize is the appointed Secretary of Energy. I think that its a wise decision for a scientist to have a seat on the energy board but I think someone with political experience is more suited for the position. A politician is experienced in creating policies for the people of the country, whereas a scientist conducts research and proposes solutions for everyday problems. A combination of both is ideal for a Secretary of Energy position. To fill this gap, President-elect Obama has appointed Carol Browner as "energy czar"; she headed the EPA under the Clinton administration. So far, the energy team is analyzing the effects of greenhouse gasses and how government can play a role in regulating emissions to reduce environmental harm. Its great timing for an energy team and I think its fascinating to follow the transition team. I just hope that this organization continues to work and develop some great ideas for our nation. A bipartisan effort is among my major concerns in policy making for the next four years. Obama's team reflects Democratic views, but the point is to also look at Republican ideas and devise a combined solution. There are many faults to both views (especially on energy solutions) which is why we need to focus on the greater good of America. Leave a comment!