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David Love, Managing Director, C.P. Eaton Partners, talks about the investment environment for clean energy technologies and companies -- from both the venture capital and long-term, strategic perspectives. He particularly discusses grid and infrastructure improvements as a key investment area.

John Mirsky, Vice President, Technical and Engineering Services, Robert Bosch LLC, is interviewed about the decision by Bosch to join the Chicago Climate Change, the world's first and North America's only voluntary, legally binding carbon exchange.

Marji Philips of the utility PSE&G outlines the increased costs utilities must take on to comply with environmental regulation.

Sfter lunch with a business friend, the Green Grandma meditated on the meaning of sustainability both for business and for her grandBaby:

"Humanity has the ability to make development sustainable to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The concept of sustainable development does imply limits - not absolute limits but limitations imposed by the present state of technology and social organization on environmental resources and by the ability of the biosphere to absorb the effects of human activities."

Prince outlines his company’s initiatives in green building and the environment, particularly in opening branches and facilities that are LEED-certified.

By now, there is general agreement that if we are going to mitigate the worst effects of climate change we must achieve at least a 70% cut in global emissions by the year 2050, but there is little agreement on how to reach that goal. Leading utility companies and energy investors discuss their vision for a low-carbon future, and where they are putting money to achieve it.

The film was produced by Emmy Award-winning Carl Byker and it includes interviews with several key CERES partners.

The Committee holds a hearing to gather testimony from environmentally friendly entrepreneurs, advocates and Mayors whose cities are greening America. Members consider
their recommendations and discuss incentives to promote these practices.