How to improve our economy create jobs and increase revenues to the government with domestic energy development - Americas Economic Independence - YJ Draiman for Mayor 2017By "Yj" DraimanCandidate for Mayor; City of Los Angeles 2017 | |
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Improving our economy, the proper answer to that question is to increase our use of domestic energy, while developing and increasing our renewable energy infrastructure. How do we improve the deficit? According to estimates, if America "unlocked its oil and natural gas reserves, the government could take in somewhere between $1 trillion and $2 trillion in additional revenue over the coming years."How to improve our economy create jobs and increase revenues to the government with domestic energy development - Americas Economic Independence - DraimanImproving our economy, the proper answer to that question is to increase our use of domestic energy, while developing and increasing our renewable energy infrastructure. How do we improve the deficit? According to estimates, if America "unlocked its oil and natural gas reserves, the government could take in somewhere between $1 trillion and $2 trillion in additional revenue over the coming years." In addition, as it points out, the resulting lower fuel and energy costs also would stimulate the economy, further reducing the deficit. We should use some of these revenues to promote and utilize renewable energy sources. How do we improve our trade imbalances? Increasing domestic use of oil and natural gas means, we import less from overseas, which, by definition, improves our trade imbalance. This is especially true of natural gas. According to a number of energy experts, including the Potential Gas Committee, at current production levels the United States enjoys a 110-year supply of natural gas, and rapidly improving technologies mean we should be able to produce even more domestic gas, potentially extending that supply outlook far beyond 100 years. As noted, "It is quite possible that the United States could be the Saudi Arabia of natural gas." It also points out that using energy that is more domestic not only reduces the trade deficit it increases our GDP. We should promote the use of Natural Gas powered vehicles. (The pipeline infrastructure of natural gas is already in place throughout the United States). How do we create good-paying jobs? Let us put it succinctly" "You can not drill for American oil and natural gas in China, Saudi Arabia or anyplace else other than America." The more domestic energy we produce, the more domestic jobs we produce, and jobs in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas pay more than twice the national average, while at the same time increase R&D in renewable energy sources and increase efficiency. Americans should demand products made in the USA. We produce better quality goods at competitive prices. It is agreed that renewable energy is our energy future and we must continue to develop and promote renewable energy sources, although-like many in the natural gas industry-they believe the day when renewable energy dominates our energy landscape is farther off than most people think. What they propose is a "do-it-all strategy" in which we focus not just on developing renewable energy, but also on the development of our domestically abundant fossil fuels. It would require further technology and innovation in building construction that use the latest technology for efficiency in construction material and technique, plus the use of a more efficient HVAC (included is a geothermal HVAC system) and other mechanical systems. We should also implement the use of rainwater harvesting, gray water technology and other methods of conserving natural resources. The result, would be "creating good jobs here at home, lowering energy costs and operating costs, reducing our reliance on foreign oil, and cutting the deficit and creating jobs." The increased employment in the United States, will increase revenues to the government and reduces government financial support for the unemployed, it also increases spending by the working people, which stimulates the economy. In short, the key to America's economic recovery is not an increase in taxes and fees, but increase efficiency and productivity, reduce bureaucracy and the promotion of businesses and employment, which will instill confidence in the economy and generate greater revenues for the government (city, county, state and federal). Building confidence in our economy. We all know that the world cannot sustain itself without water and in today's economy energy is a very close second. Every week I read that American confidence is at an all time lows. We no longer have the same level of faith in our institutions and leaders that we once had. Consequently, we are seeing a continued erosion of our outlook on the future. This outlook has to be changed by initiating a massive education programs that produces innovation and technology. I do not share this view. We have an opportunity to jumpstart our economy, protect our environment and put our nation on the path toward energy and economic security through greater use of our domestic energy production such as natural gas. This is our domestic energy source that has been delivered for decades to Americans and can serve as a foundation for our energy independence, while we enhance innovation and achievement to utilize other forms of energy sources. To realize this path we must do what is necessary to instill confidence in the responsible development of our energy sources such as natural gas as a base with extensive R&D in renewable energy sources. Improving our educational system is the key to our economic survival. In a global, knowledge-driven economy, there is a direct correlation between engineering education and innovation. Our success or failure as a nation will be measured by how well we do with the innovation agenda, and by how well we can advance medical research, create game-changing devices and improve our economy. Global leadership is not a birthright. Despite what many Americans believe, our nation does not possess an innate knack for greatness. Greatness must be worked for and won by each new generation. Right now that is not happening. However, we still have time. If we place the emphasis, we should on education, research and innovation we can lead the world in the decades to come. Nevertheless, the only way to ensure we remain great tomorrow is to increase our investment in science and engineering today. We have to learn how to balance the need of the people vs. the need to protect the environment. Any extreme is not good. YJ Draiman http://www.economicsustainability.net/ Jobs and the Economy + solutions + YJ Draiman r4 As Mayor of LA, how would I create jobs? We have a tremendous amount of natural resources here in Los Angeles, which we need to develop. To put it succinctly, "You can not drill for American oil and natural gas in China, Saudi Arabia or anyplace else other than America." The more domestic energy we produce, renewable and non-renewable, the more domestic jobs we create. Moreover, jobs in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas pay more than twice the national average. At the same time, the domestic energy we produce will increase R&D in renewable energy sources, thus, increase efficiency. Just look how far we have come in the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency in the past 10 years. I intend to accelerate that trend, and to take advantage of every resource possible in technology and funding. As I stated many times; "Those who control the energy supply control whole continents"; "Those who control the water sources control life". Americans should demand products made in the USA. We can produce a better product with better quality at a competitive price. It is my intention to provide numerous incentives to retain businesses here in Los Angeles, and to offer those incentives to bring businesses back to Los Angeles. Employment creates revenues and saves the government money and resources by taking the unemployed off the government subsidy and social services. It also creates the "multiplier affect", which is a snowball of economic growth. One of my top priorities is to ensure that we continue to develop and promote renewable energy sources. Many in the natural gas industry believe the day when renewable energy dominates our energy landscape is far off. I disagree. With American ingenuity, innovation and determination, the dawn of renewable energy sources can be upon us now. What I propose is a "do-it-all strategy" in which we focus not just on developing renewable energy, but also on the development of our abundant fossil fuels. While further technology and innovation in building construction would need to be developed, such need would also provide more jobs. More importantly, our reliance on over-priced outside energy would be decreased resulting in positive economic growth. I would promote the design of a thermal solar system that provides energy, heat and hot water. In addition, I would initiate a new and advanced fuel technology for vehicles such as hydrogen, natural gas and ultra-capacitors for energy storage. Los Angeles wastes an enormous amount of energy and work hours due to traffic congestion. I plan on an expedient advancement of our public transit system and devise systems to reduce traffic congestion. In urban areas: roads, sidewalks, buildings and other structures prevent rainwater from being absorbed in the ground and replenishing the aquifers. It is time for us to compensate for that loss by collecting the rain runoff into retaining ponds. We need to implement the use of rainwater harvesting, gray water technology, collecting the billions of gallons of rain runoff into retaining ponds, desalinization projects powered totally by renewable energy (solar and wind combo systems) and other methods of conserving natural resources. As such, we would make existing renewable systems more cost effective and more efficient. The result of my programs would be the increase of jobs, the decrease of energy and operating costs, and a reduction of our reliance on foreign oil. That in turn would result in decreasing the deficit and creating permanent jobs. In short, the key to Los Angeles economic recovery is not an increase in taxes and fees. Rather, true long-term recovery will rely on the increase of efficiency and productivity; the reduction of bureaucracy; and the promotion of businesses and employment. All of which will instill confidence in our economy, generate greater revenues for the city of Los Angeles and other governmental entities. American confidence in government is at an all time low. We no longer have the same level of faith in our institutions and leaders that we once had. Consequently, we are seeing a continued erosion of our outlook on the future. This outlook must change by initiating a massive and sound education program that produces innovation and technology. We have an opportunity to jumpstart our economy, protect our environment and put our city on the path toward energy security through greater use of our domestic energy production such as natural gas. Our domestic energy production can serve as a foundation for our energy and economic independence. This path will enable us to develop the required innovation and production of other forms of energy sources. To realize a course toward energy and economic security we must do what is necessary to instill confidence in the responsible development of our energy sources. We can use natural gas as a solid foundation on which to develop extensive R&D in renewable energy sources, and the efficient means to operate and maintain the mechanisms needed for such use. Improving our educational system is the key to our economic survival. In a global, knowledge-driven economy, there is a direct correlation between engineering education and innovative progress. Our success or failure as a city will be measured by how well we do in providing the needed educational tools to promote innovation in all fields. Leadership is not a birthright. Despite what many Americans believe, our city does not possess an innate knack for greatness. Greatness must be worked for and won by each new generation. Right now that is not happening. However, we still have time. If we place the emphasis we should on education, research and innovation, we can lead the world in the decades to come. Nevertheless, the only way to ensure we remain great tomorrow is to increase our investment in science and engineering today. In addition, we must invest in trade schools to train our future workers in the new and old technology. We have to learn how to balance the need of the people vs. the need to protect the environment. Any extreme to either side is not good. In today's fast moving technologies, government as well as companies must learn to adjust and maneuver quickly to keep pace, or they will be out of business or incur deteriorating revenues and infrastructure. We must learn how stay competitive and resourceful to survive and thrive economically. I submit: Leadership by example. I plan to cut waste, maximize productivity, reduce bureaucracy, increase efficiency and conservation in all city departments and assets, eliminate duplicating tasks and reward excellent performance and innovative methods of job performance. These are hard economic times; we must all put our shoulder to the task. We must put all our differences aside and work together in harmony for the good of the people and the city of Los Angeles. Your vote for me will be one more step in this positive direction and it will be a win for all the people in LA. YJ Draiman http://www.draimanformayor2013.comhttp://bit.ly/draimanformayor2013 |
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