The future economic prosperity of the United States is inextricably tied to our ability to create a sustainable, environmentally prudent and balanced energy system. Creating the conditions that foster investment in the 21st century energy infrastructure, propel private sector innovation and elevate energy management to a more strategic level will help to dramatically improve our economy, environment, national security and standard of living. It will also lead the United States to the forefront of a remarkable new era of technological advances, market and industrial transformation and innovation of all kinds on every scale.
The Council’s Energy Security, Innovation & Sustainability (ESIS) Initiative brings together a cross section of national leaders to address the most important issues facing our country: energy and climate change. It is guided by a CEO-level steering committee composed of a diverse group of chief executives from business, labor and academia who bring strategic and global perspective to the multiple facets of the energy-competitiveness equation.
The goal of the Initiative is to enhance U.S. competitiveness and energy security by developing a public-private action agenda to drive private sector demand for sustainable energy solutions and create new markets, industries and jobs.
The Council will issue its comprehensive set of recommendations for the nation, addressing the need for both public and private sector action, at a National Energy Summit in Washington, D.C., in late 2009.
About the ESIS Initiative
For a complete description of the Initiative’s goals, structure and activities, please download the ESIS Overview and Synopsis (PDF).
Recently Published
“Setting the Global Bar for Energy Efficiency.”
Council on Competitiveness Recommendations to Reward Efficiency
“A Call to Action For Prosperity and Competitiveness In a Low-Carbon World.”
From the the National Energy Summit & International Dialogue: Driving Competitiveness through Sustainable Energy
All Energy Security, Innovation & Sustainability Initiative Publications
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