 the cost of renewable energy standards we all are in favor of alternative energy sources but at what cost to each of us as the push for cap trade legislation passage slowly abates a new initiative to mandate renewable energy standards is gaining momentum in washington for an eye opening analysis of the real cost of various energy options and how each of us would be impacted by them follow this  ldquo morning bell renewable electricity standards kill jobs too rdquo  story link from the heritage foundation  127  the cost renewable energy standards  