The industry magazine HydroWorld outlined potential House Republican goals for energy policy. In the article, the analysis focused on potential compromises, especially the new chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Dave Camp, who has been friendly to renewable energy interests in the past. Many analysts express optimism that Rep. Camp would be willing to work to pass tax legislation favorable to renewable energy, based on his past positions.
According to the article, many analysts expect the House to offer compromises such as tax breaks and incentives for investment in nuclear power, clean coal and renewable energy. Scott Segal, an industry lobbyist, told Politico that he expects Republicans to accept incentives for "energy efficiency, nuclear power and hydroelectric power, coupled with credits for geothermal heat pumps and next-generation heating, ventilating and air conditioning.” A major point of possible agreement is the renewable electricity standard, which would expand the definition of what energy types count toward the thresholds, particularly adding emission-free nuclear power and clean coal to the definition of renewable energy.