The reality is that, up to this point, renewable energy has been a massive money sink.

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There is a more important point to be made regarding renewable energy.

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The primary sticking point is the inclusion of a renewable portfolio standard, requiring most utilities to obtain 15% of their energy from renewable sources like wind.

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But the point here is that we want the renewable energy.

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But the debate over whether the government should put in place a so-called renewable portfolio standard is likely to be a significant flash point in the discussions.

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The point of this new flight is to inspire and educate the public in general of the benefits of renewable energy and efficiency, and to encourage school children and university students in particular to "think off the grid" and innovate and invent on their own.

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