Manufacturing Business Technology made us aware of competing energy policies and the arguments being considered. I thought John Engler, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) CEO, made some excellent comments that point to the importance of contributing to the discussion:
“Manufacturing is the most energy intensive sector of the economy,…The energy plan in Sen. McConnell’s amendment will help to diversify our fuel, lower the cost of energy, create jobs, and increase America’s energy security. It’s an important step toward the comprehensive domestic energy policy that America needs for the long-term health of manufacturing and the economy.”
Engler’s comments on Senator Reid’s contribution to …read more

According to Manufacturing Business Technology (MBT) opposing energy plans are in process and one is preferred by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Let’s see which one you think NAM favors- is it number 1 or number 2?
1. “includes actions….such as exploring for oil on the nation’s Outer Continental Shelf and in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.”
2. “would impose onerous taxes, mandates, and regulations.”
Of course, number 1 is preferred by NAM. Many would say, “oh yeah, big business wants to rape the environment”. We need to grow up and figure out that it is big business that supplies the jobs …read more