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Staying Competitive in the Clean Energy Race

Staying Competitive in the Clean Energy Race

Accounting for more than 90% of worldwide finance and investment, G-20 countries dominate the clean energy landscape. Yet, for the first time ever, the U.S. fell behind China in overall clean energy finance and investment in 2009—with a total U.S. clean energy investment of just under $17 billion, compared to over $30.8 billion by China.

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