He adds it is ratepayers, not taxpayers, who shoulder the cost of this renewable energy incentive, and any rate increases are "tough to swallow."

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

In their weekly address Saturday, Republicans turned their attention to the rising cost of energy.

VOA: standard.2009.06.13

This is the story of how one man combined LEDs with solar energy technology to bring high-quality, low-cost electric light to poor people around the world.

VOA: standard.2009.12.13

"We say,find more American energy and use less--energy that is as clean as possible, as reliable as possible, and at as low a cost as possible.

VOA: standard.2009.04.25

Buchanan Renewables President Joel Strickland says it is a low-cost, intermediate solution to Liberia's energy needs, while repairs to the Mt.Coffee hydroelectric facility are at least five years away.

VOA: standard.2009.09.13

"The scheme to radically change the sources and the cost of American energy, through a system known as 'cap and trade' may be well intentioned, but it will cost us dearly in jobs and income, and it stands no chance of achieving its objective of a cooler earth,".

VOA: standard.2009.05.30