Utility Execs: Obama Administration Not Doing Enough on Energy Policy

Utility executives are generally dissatisfied with the progress the Obama administration has made in the past year on energy policy performance and "tangible and actionable policy and legislation," according to a recent Capgemini/Platts survey of more than 100 participants. About 80% of the executives were unsatisfied with progress made on issues such as CO₂ legislation, the economic impact of government policies and other critical energy issues. Respondents did say the administration has done a good job of encouraging dialogue about the energy industry generally and sustainable energy such as wind and solar. They also regarded the stimulus package as a plus.

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