Bill LockyerAs the treasurer for one of the world’s largest economies and as a boardmember at two of the country’s largest public pensions, CalPERS and CalSTRS, California State Treasurer Bill Lockyer remains committed to reforming the way that the state does business in the name of sustainability despite the recent failures of the financial markets.

President ObamaA taped message to the 2008 Governor’s Global Climate Summit from then newly-elected President Barack Obama, whose words announced a drastic sea change in the federal approach to climate change.

President ObamaPresident Obama lays out the challenges for the nation in his Inaugural Address

Arne JungjohannGermany's history of leadership in renewable energy development serves as an example for the growing renewable energy movement in the United States.

Damian Miller By leveraging a customer-service-oriented business model and an entrepreneurial spirit, Orb Energy, headquartered in Bangledor, India, is hoping to become a major player in India’s efforts to build its solar capacity.

Mike MarelliMike Marelli, manager of renewable contract origination for Southern California Edison, discusses his company's commitment to expanding and diversifying its renewable portfolio.

Jake Stewart With significant renewable resources available, and a progressive population and local government, the city of Austin has become a model for building the diverse package of renewable procurement, efficiency measures, and public outreach that can achieve substantial results in carbon emissions reductions.

Diane WittenbergDiane Wittenberg, former president of the California Climate Action Registry and current executive director of the newly formed Climate Registry, explains the importance of the Climate Registry's emissions reporting program.

Lee BaileyLee Bailey, managing director of US Renewables Group, discusses his company's efforts to develop "scaleable" renewable solutions for our country’s vast energy needs.