Head of CAP on U.S. Competitiveness in Global Energy
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Clean Skies News sits down with John Podesta, President of the Center for American Progress, to talk about where the U.S. is in terms of global energy competitiveness. Podesta says the U.S. is ranked 19th in per capita spending on clean energy. He cites development in solar energy in particular as having dropped off significantly since Podesta served in the White House under President Clinton. Podesta says the key is to put a policy framework in place to drive investment forward.
Published: 03/05/10 5:01pm
Running Time: 21:29
Related Keywords: Politics, Industry (Wind), Industry (Solar), Lobbies/Associations (Politics), Wind, Solar, Clean Skies News, Susan McGinnis, John Podesta, Center for American Progress, Clean Energy, Energy development, global energy, renewables
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