Today from RenewableEnergyWorld.com's managing editor, Jennifer Runyon writes "Investment in Renewables Will Lead to US Economic Recovery, Leaders Say."

In a joint conference call on Thursday, the leaders of four renewable energy industry associations — Randall Swisher from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Karl Gawell of the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), Linda Church Ciocci of the National Hydropower Association and Rhone Resch of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) — put forth 5 key proposals that they believe are essential elements in helping bring the U.S. out of these dark economically-challenged times and into a bright, clean future.

The 5 key proposals include Amend the Tax Credits, Adopt a Federal RPS, Make Investments in New Transmission, Mandate Renewables for Federal Property and Invest US $30 Billion in Renewables.

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