Bill Richards and J. Read Smith, co-chairs of the National 25x'25 Alliance, recommend a "long-term, stable energy policy to generate jobs and revitalize our economy" that focuses on renewable sources such as solar, wind, hydro and geothermal. "There has never been greater need for public policy and funding to maximize the economic benefits of our nation's vast sustainable resources," they write.

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