Energy security and sustainability have become the space race of this millennium – inextricably tied to America’s economic competitiveness and national security. The challenge for countries and corporations that wish to be competitive is to manage energy supply and demand in a cost effective, sustainable and innovative way. The potential for disruptions and shortages due to growing global demand, supply vulnerabilities and price volatility demands a transformation in America’s energy portfolio.
The private sector must play a starring role in this transformation as the innovators, adopters, investors and change agents of this new era for energy. Increasingly, green approaches are proving to be good bottom-line strategies as well, decreasing both cost and risk while increasing energy productivity. Advancements in sustainable technologies are creating new industries, global market opportunities and associated jobs. These benefits are already being enjoyed by both corporate and country first movers.