Green Biz – Google, U.S. Chamber Offer Energy Plans

10/6/08

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Google unveiled an aggressive $4 trillion energy plan to significantly wean the U.S. off fossil fuels by 2030.

Through it philanthropic arm, the company has poured millions into a pursuit of renewable energy technologies. Its plan, "Clean Energy 2030," includes green building codes, a push toward electric cars and energy efficiency, a carbon tax, renewable energy tax credits and reducing vehicle-related fossil fuel use nearly 40 percent over the next 22 years.

"Right now we have a real opportunity to transform our economy from one running on fossil fuels to one largely based on clean energy," Jeffrey Greenblatt, Google's climate and energy technology manager, wrote on the company's blog. "Technologies and know-how to accomplish this are either available today or are under development.  We can build whole new industries and create millions of new jobs."

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