Clean Tech Nation: How the U.S. Can Lead in the New Global Economy
&#8220;Five years ago, Pernick and Wilder predicted a clean-energy revolution. Today, that revolution is already underway-but without an aggressive energy strategy, America&#8217;s leadership will falter. The action plan in this book is just what the country needs, and Pernick and Wilder are expert guides once again.&#8221; (John Podesta, Chair and Counselor, Center for American Progress)&#8220;Pernick and Wilder powerfully articulate the trends and developments reshaping the clean-tech landscape and provide both compelling and comprehensive solutions. They intelligently lay out what&#8217;s needed next, offering controversial yet reconcilable steps to enable profound progress in the U.S.&#8221; (John Hofmeister, Founder and CEO, Citizens for Affordable Energy, Former President, Shell Oil Company)&#8220;Bursting with data, case studies, and market insights,Clean Tech Nationis must reading for business leaders, investors, policymakers, scholars, environmental advocates, and anyone else who cares about America&#8217;s energy and environmental future.&#8221; (Dan Esty, Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy, Yale University, Author ofGreen to Gold)&#8220;Clean Tech Nationdeftly illustrates how well placed and naturally advantaged the United States is in the Clean Tech race and offers a coherent and realistic seven point action plan designed to secure that lasting advantage for the benefit of the American people.&#8221; (David Crane, President and CEO of NRG Energy)&#8220;If the U.S. wants to maintain its status as the world&#8217;s leading economy it must put a stake in the ground for the clean tech sector. Here, the authors describe how the U.S. can seize this opportunity to lead, create jobs, and be an innovation engine.&#8221; (Bill Ritter, Former Governor, Colorado, Director, Center for the New Energy Economy)&#8220;Too many are giving up on the U.S.&#8217;s critical role in building a clean-tech future. Against this backdrop,Clean Tech Nationmakes an effective case for U.S. leadership and a path to get there.&#8221; (Mark Vachon, Vice President of GE, Ecomagination)&#8220;A new sustainable economy is unfolding rapidly around the world, led by forward-looking companies, governments, and individuals. Here, Pernick and Wilder offer a clear, compelling, and inspiring path for the U.S. to seize the reins of this once-in-a-generation business opportunity.&#8221; (L. Hunter Lovins, President of Natural Capitalism Solutions, Coauthor ofClimate Capitalism)&#8220;This book conveys an insightful insider&#8217;s view of renewable energy and clean-tech markets, industry, finance, and policy in a way that will leave the reader with a deeper understanding of how this revolution happened and where it must go next.&#8221; (Michael T. Eckhart, Managing Director, Global Head of Environmental Finance for Citi Corporate and Investment Banking)&#8220;Ron Pernick and Clint Wilder have created a compelling vision for a Clean Tech Nation and a roadmap for creating it, even as they surprise and delight readers with a rich account of progress already achieved. I salute their unique combination of technical savvy, practical sense, and imperishable enthusiasm.&#8221; (Ralph Cavanagh, Energy Program Co-Director for National Resources Defense Council)&#8220;Clean tech is growing up. In Clean Tech Nation, Pernick and Wilder take an important look at the industry&#8217;s challenging adolescent years and what it will take, in terms of both public and private action, to reach a successful adulthood - financially and societally.&#8221; (Dan Reicher, Executive Director, Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance, Stanford University, Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy)&#8220;Pernick and Wilder present both practical and thought-provoking ideas for financing the clean-tech sector. Their book offers a compelling call-to-action, for investors, policymakers, and others, to fuel America&#8217;s energy and economic future.&#8221; (Puon Penn, Senior Vice President, Head of Global CleanTech Markets, Wells Fargo)&#8220;An informative, optimistic look at how a partnership between private capital and government can unleash America&#8217;s innovative capabilities.&#8221; (Kirkus Reviews)&#8220;Strong on solid, easy to digest data and doesn&#8217;t promote a political agenda....[A]n excellent resource for state and local planning commissions and a model for developing a clean national energy policy.&#8221; (Booklist)&#8220;Clean Tech Nation dares to imagine a country in which bipartisanship reigns, green energy is our nation&#8217;s greatest national resource, and our competitive edge in the global economy is restored.&#8221; (President Bill Clinton)&#8220;Clean Tech Nation makes a compelling case not only for why the U.S. needs to focus on smart policies to drive clean-tech leadership, but how. The authors&#8217; action plan can help unleash America&#8217;s innovative energy and ensure that we don&#8217;t cede this trillion-dollar opportunity to other nations.&#8221; (Rick Needham, Director, Energy & Sustainability, Google)