Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Renewable power industry says U.S. moving too slowly
Renewable energy leaders on Monday said the United States is moving too slowly to turn the economy green, despite support of the administration of President Barack Obama.
Executives from wind and solar, and other industries in the expanding world of "cleantech" argued utilities should be required to buy much more renewable energy and warned that unless the federal government closes a hole in climate legislation, the energy can't reach homes that need it.
Former President Bill Clinton and others called for more loan guarantees and federal spending on efficiency while speaking at the National Clean Energy Summit sponsored by Senate Majority Leader and Nevada Democrat Harry Reid.
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