Paul Chehade - "Energy Dependency"

Paul Chehade – “Energy Dependency”

In a recent article, I highlighted a number of problems the U.S. faces as it moves into the 21st Century. Many readers were troubled that I identified problems but offered no solutions. In actual fact, I have given careful thought to what can be done about each problem, and my ideas are presented below.

Let me start.

Per capita, the U.S. consumes almost four times as much oil as other OECD countries. What to do?

My solutions:

Impose an additional $3 tax per gallon on both gas and diesel fuel. It would generate $512 billion annually and significantly cut into U.S. gas consumption.
Get serious about alternate fuels. Research conducted by Shanghai Jiaotong University concluded that solar water heaters in Shanghai cost 70% less to operate than electric water heaters. The U.S. should introduce its own subsidies so solar water heaters cost 70% less to operate than electric water heaters.
Pass a federal law, like the one that now exists in Hawaii, so that all new homes are required to install solar water heaters.

Paul Chehade:.
Honor and Truth

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