When research projects are being developed, it is important for us, because ultimately we buy the technologies in order to get them working. If a program helps to develop a technology and make it competitive, it helps us to be competitive in turn when we are looking for long-term energy contracts. We do not just want subsidies on the production side. If subsidies and a research program allow technologies to become more competitive, producers benefit. They become better at competing with natural gas, coal or other forms of energy from fossil fuels.
On December 11th, 2012. See this statement in context.