The clock is ticking. The fiscal cliff may still be avoided, but at what price? We still need tax credits for home ownership and charitable giving — and clean energy. All have a tangible return on investment.

Massachusetts is at the end of the energy pipeline. More than others, we need to invest in clean wind energy now, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it can help to maintain the strong economy and healthy natural resources that sustain Massachusetts businesses. It’s a golden opportunity to make our electricity supply cleaner, more secure, and healthier for people.