Calvert supports robust energy incentives that will preserve America’s economy and environment. Calvert supports the aggressive expansion of our nuclear, wind, solar energy systems.
In addition, the Free Party supports the establishment of a national Smart Grid that will create millions of sustainable jobs in constructing and maintaining the grid. It will also overhaul the current grid, which the Army Corp of Engineers gives a depressing D+ in terms of reliability. A Smart Grid would allow energy being produced from solar panels in California and wind farms in Kansas to be delivered to homes in New York. A Smart Grid monitors the energy flow in real-time, which means that if the wind stops blowing in Kansas the grid can compensate and bring in energy from wind turbines in other parts of the nation or from nuclear facilities to ensure a constant energy flow. The grid can also interact with individual appliances, and when power becomes expensive during peak hours, it can turn off the appliance, saving YOU money. Additionally, if a power line goes down, the Smart Grid can re-route power; so you don’t have to live in the dark. In short, a Smart Grid is critical to overcoming the shortcomings of individual alternative energy sources and allowing for a coordinated approach to America’s clean energy future.
A vote for Calvert is a vote for comprehensive energy reform, dedicated to saving you money, creating jobs, and ushering in an era of clean energy.
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