The biggest problems the government should be solving with energy are fixing the messed up regulation of the electric grid, and reducing subsidies for energy/oi

The biggest problems the government should be solving with energy are fixing the messed up regulation of the electric grid, and reducing subsidies for energy/oil. Currently, utilities have zero incentive to take any risks, and zero incentive to save money. They only act under duress -- essentially, when the PUCs force them to do something.