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The Politics of Gas Prices: Comprehensive Energy Policy Needed

Interesting. While effective policies are obviously important, consistent policies (especially energy policies) are pretty rare. Though legislative effort is necessary, people must do what they can to promote alternative energy sources without relying too heavily on tax incentives or other policy tools. If renewable energy developers only invest because of the promise of tax incentives, this puts the industry in tremendous danger if the incentives are not extended. Thus, we must focus our attention on the market.

Numerous companies--even big oil companies--have begun to notice the vast potential for renewables, and renewable stocks have posted gains even while the rest of the stock market has shown losses. The time is now to capitalize on renewables, as sustained investment is perpaps the only way to ensure growth in the renewable energy sector.

If you'd like to learn more about renewable energy finance, I suggest you check out the Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF), held June 18-19, 2008 in New York City. REFF brings together financiers and renewable energy project developers to network and share ideas about the future of renewable energy finance. Speakers include over 40 high profile industry leaders.

For more information, visit www.REFFWallStreet.com