Finally! It looks like we might have a government that is realizing how vital renewable energy is to our country's long term health - financially and environmentally.

Here are some quotes of interest from President Obama's speech last night.

"We know that a country that harnesses the power of clean, renewable energy will lead the 21st century. And yet, it is China that has launched the largest effort in history to make their economy energy-efficient. We invented solar technology, but we've fallen behind countries like Germany and Japan in producing it. New plug-in hybrids roll off our assembly lines, but they will run on batteries made in Korea."

Side note for those who do not know: In Germany, 47% of their energy comes from solar. Percentage-wise, they lead the world in the utilization of solar technology! Yet, solar was invented here in the United States! It's time we used our invention for our benefit.

More from President Obama's speech. (Note emphasis added by us.)

"Thanks to our recovery plan, we will double this nations supply of renewable energy in the three years. We've also made the largest investment in basic research funding in American history -- an investment that will spur not only new discoveries in energy, but breakthroughs in medicine and science and technology."

Now, that's excellent news for us all!

Returning to his speech:

"But to truly transform our economy, to protect our security, and save our planet from the ravages of climate change, we need to ultimately make clean, renewable energy the profitable kind of energy.
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And to support -- to support that innovation, we will invest $15 billion a year to develop technologies like wind power and solar power, advanced biofuels, clean coal, and more efficient cars and trucks built right here in America."


We are excited for the potential this type of investment holds, and we looking forward to the positive changes in our local and regional communities and nationally, as well!