The Reasons for the Large Expenditures and the Wide Range

The reasons for the large expenditures and the wide range of federal renewable energy programs in the early- to mid-2000's include:

A) the promotion of US energy independence.
B) generating increased demand for US farm products.
C) facilitating reduced Green House Gas (GHG) emissions.
D) accelerating US Imports of foreign-produced petroleum-based products.
E) all of answers 'A', 'B' and 'C'.