the United States has a quantity of renewable energy resources that is sufficient to supply a significant portion of the energy needs of the United States;

the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States can help ensure a sustainable domestic energy system;

accelerated development and use of renewable energy technologies provide numerous benefits to the United States, including improved national security, improved balance of payments, healthier rural economies, improved environmental quality, and abundant, reliable, and affordable energy for all citizens of the United States;