Do you think DOE is calling the shots?
I think so...at least they are directing it. A good friend of mine started working in DC as the head of a small agency with less than six employees. He quickly learned that by expanding his agency's responsibilities, he could get more people working in his agency. The more people he managed, the higher his social rank. Since they are not profit driven, bureaucrats will do what it takes to expand their sphere of influence. DOE is no different. Back in the early 70's during the truckers strike and fuel shortages, DOE asked for an Alternative Energy Tax which would be used to produce alternative fuels. After 40 years of the tax, the DOE has yet to produce one drop of alternative fuel, yet the tax still continues and it helps fund the kind of regulatory crap we see coming out of DC. Wake up, people, it's time to kick some incumbent butt!