Several factors have encouraged soaring rates of investment in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries in the United States in the last five years — climate change, volatile oil and natural gas prices, the adoption by states of renewable energy portfolio requirements, the extension of federal tax incentives and a consensus of public and political support.  Notwithstanding the current economic climate and bank liquidity crisis, the investment community continues to recognize the importance and growth potential of the renewable energy sector.

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