John Kasich Jabs At Renewable-Energy Lobby

Columbus Dispatch:

Gov. John Kasich yesterday offered his most-passionate defense of his proposal to include cogeneration as an acceptable form of renewable energy in Ohio.

He did it by singling out wind- and solar-power lobbyists during yet another energy summit, this one hosted by the Washington-based newspaper The Hill at the Sheraton on Capitol Square.

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Comments

[HOMEY1]

03:17 PM on 05/04/2012

its this trans vaginal gov?

[addisonsteele]

02:14 PM on 05/04/2012

Another Republican displaying his complete ignorance of American political history. "Interest" is synonymous with "faction" in the Federalist Papers. The Framers recognized that various "interests" would differ on many issues and would have to compromise about on some issues to achieve their goals on others. There are supposed to be "special interests" in American politics. The only issue is whether we allow "special interests" to bribe politicians to get their way. The GOP says "Yes."

[Vyvjala]

01:46 PM on 05/04/2012

Why does cashflow kasich always look like he has just got through taking a nap?

[heartlander64]

01:09 PM on 05/04/2012

Curious how big money and it's representatives are so "can do" when it comes to
others sacrificing for their benefit,.. but so "Can't Do" when it comes to losing any
of their wealth,... as though they're "ENTITLED" to guaranteed wealth once they
make a few million. Where did regulation and rules start? Because people choose
to do harm and/or put others at risk for their own benefit.

[neolow]

12:24 PM on 05/04/2012

I love these lying Republicans. "scientific-based approach" ... not "a hysteria-based approach.". The GOP nurtures hysteria. One thing they don't tell you, is that the XL pipeline will allow Midwest shale oil producers to ship their oil to the Gulf...for international distribution. Right now, that oil is primarily distributed locally in the Midwest keeping the price of gas down. This should suck $2-$4 billion out of the economy. This was part of a presentation made to XL investors. Also, those jobs in Midwest refineries? Say goodbye to them. The oil will be refined on the Gulf. If a corporation is profiting, how are you being screwed? Socialized risk, privatized wealth.

[harveyr2]

12:31 PM on 05/04/2012

The pipeline allows crude to be shipped to the Gulf for American processing. That's jobs. Who cares whether the processed product will be sold domestically or internationally.

Canada's oil WILL be consumed. Shouldn't Americas refineries (the best in the world) be the ones to refine the product?

[TheAntiOkie]

12:47 PM on 05/04/2012

Where are they going to process that filthy stuff?  Since when are the Texas refineries set up to refine that nasty environmentally challenging crapola?

It's NOT going to be used in the US.  Why do you wish to pollute a swath all the way across the country when the intent is for the refined product to go directly to China?  Let Canada build a pipeline to their west coast so they can ship it directly out to China from there.  Leave out aquifers alone.

[Gloria Lynn]

12:53 PM on 05/04/2012

@harveyr2, we care because we care about American jobs and we care about the possibility of the pollution of the water basin in a pipeline going from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.

Sure, there would be a few temporary jobs while the rest of the pipeline is built but it would also kill jobs for those along it's path that are currently being held by those at refineries in the Mid West.

It's Canadian oil, the U.S. will not get one drop of oil from it. Canada will reap the profits while America takes the risks.

Once the Canadian oil is routed through the pipeline to the Gulf, it will be shipped to China.

In other words, America gets to lose jobs and take all the risk and it won't help America's economy or fuel prices.

[Jim Milks]

12:22 PM on 05/04/2012

I can understand including cogeneration as part of efficiency standards for power plants but it seems to me that cogeneration is only as "renewable" as whatever was burned to produce that waste heat in the first place. And if they're burning coal or natural gas, then, no, cogeneration is not renewable energy. Unfortunately, Governor Kasich doesn't seem to be able to grasp that point.

[drscorpion]

12:21 PM on 05/04/2012

No more calls, please, we have a winner.....Imagine politicians doing things in their own self interest ?

Doc

[meyerflounder73]

12:14 PM on 05/04/2012

Iv'e read his position in papers, Iv'e seen him defend his position in countless interviews.
Here is my take "Wrong for Ohio, Wrong for the Country"
It seems the only thing this Governor is good at is tooting his own horn.
Well Beep, Beep John… Get out of the way… The only thing I have seen you accomplish is swimming knee deep in narcissism. I have never seen a man like himself as much as you do, I think you might be in the minority…
Get him out!!!!

[mynamesyow]

12:13 PM on 05/04/2012

So if I'm in the wind or the solar industry, I'm not so excited about waste heat or cogeneration because I get a nice big fat subsidy. OK.

And YET how many Billions in Corp Welfare do Big Oil and Co get ???

[llLeoll]

12:09 PM on 05/04/2012

But isn't that just a "Free Market", a GOP rally cry, in action, I know that the oil lobby has a huge presence in OH due to shale fracking. I assume they have a say on things. I assume that they have made contact with Senators. Is that, likewise, a disappointment to Kasich?

Or is it only the "Free Market" when you take a position supported by the Tea Party?

Again, the GOP has me confused.

[Birdman 49]

12:02 PM on 05/04/2012

I sure can't see this man being re elected... I see many republican gov. getting the boot when they come up for re election...

[mynamesyow]

12:13 PM on 05/04/2012

he barely scraped in in an off election year...wont happen again.

[rogergoldkin]

01:38 PM on 05/04/2012

If we here in OH had the opportunity to do it over again, Kasich would be out of office faster than you can say recall.

[PurveyorOfFact]

11:56 AM on 05/04/2012

OK, I'm confused. What facet of cogeneration meets the definition of "renewable"? Is it more efficient, yes; but efficiency in no way implies that something is renewable.

[LightShadow62]

11:56 AM on 05/04/2012

Anyone who advocates for something they are connected to is technically working in their own self interests. The differences come when you consider who else would benefit from what is being proposed. In the case of green energy, everybody benefits which is exactly why John Kasich and the rest of the Republican party oppose ANYTHING that might take even a penny out of the hands of the oil companies.

[heyoka]

11:53 AM on 05/04/2012

Astonishing that I agree with Kasichon anything, and I find it incredibly inronic that Kasich is criticizing people for acting in their self-interest, but cogeneation is another process that, by converting "waste" heat into elcetricity of other useful forms of energy, has potential as an environmentally beneficial process.

This is not an endorsement of the particular bill or the particular amendment--I don't know enough about either to weigh in with an opinion, but Kasich, detestable though he is, has a point.

Even a clock that is stopped is right twice a day.

[outwithshelby]

11:53 AM on 05/04/2012

Mitt and most republicans are clueless liars

[webel1520]

12:00 PM on 05/04/2012

You are just clueless

[outwithshelby]

12:16 PM on 05/04/2012

personal attacks typical ignorantlimplowtestosterone rightie

[webel1520]

12:35 PM on 05/04/2012

your juvenile witless response firmly confirms my comment