Alternative Energy Economics

From Redefining Progress via the Alternative Energy~Renewable Energy blog, a comprehensive report on the economic benefits (particularly job creation and cost savings) that could be realized with a stronger committment to "energy policies that stimulate the development of clean energy technologies." I've often thought that it was a no-brainer that moving towards clean energy would provide an economic boost. Wouldn't it, for instance, provide manufacturing opportunities? I suppose it's the larger energy companies and utility providers that don't like this, as it cuts into their near-monopolies...

And, thanks to Curtis for the link -- we've got you covered on this end...