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Public and private investment in the clean energy economy has been a bright spot in the recent recession. Learn about one of the fastest growing investment sectors and what the future holds for clean energy industries.
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice, Clean Energy, Conservation
Senior Director, Media Relations
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Director, Government Affairs
Private sector investment—notably venture capital—is pouring billions into clean energy despite the economic downturn. And the public sector has sent a signal that these industries are here for the long haul. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act allocated nearly $85 billion toward federal and state-level clean-energy programs, loan guarantees, and tax incentives. And climate bills being debated in Congress will put a price on carbon emissions, giving a leg up to zero-emission technologies. Yet it is private investment that will sustain these industries in the long term.
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