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The first-ever Clean Energy Ministerial will bring together ministers and stakeholders from more than 20 countries to collaborate on policies and programs that accelerate the world's transition to clean energy technologies.

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The meeting will provide an opportunity for groups of governments and other participants to announce actions to accelerate deployment of clean energy technologies. The agenda of the Clean Energy Ministerial will focus on concrete steps forward to promote clean energy.

About The Meeting

The world is on a cusp of a clean energy revolution. New technologies can help improve energy efficiency; harness the power of the sun, wind and other renewable resources; and significantly reduce pollution from traditional fossil fuels.

These clean energy technologies can create jobs, cut greenhouse gas emissions, improve local air quality, enhance energy security and fight energy poverty around the world.

Yet, barriers to the adoption of clean energy technologies abound. Traditional patterns and practices limit acceptance. Regulatory barriers persist. Costs of some technologies remain high.

Coordinated action and information-sharing among leading nations can help overcome these barriers.

The Major Economies Forum (MEF) Global Partnership’s Technology Action Plans, released in December 2009, provide a rich menu of possible actions generated by experts from a diverse group of governments. Many other actions are possible as well. By joining together in groups large and small, governments and other stakeholders can help overcome barriers, and speed the adoption of clean energy technologies.

Host

This event is hosted by
Secretary Steven Chu.

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U.S. Department of Energy

Global Superior Energy Performance

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  • July 19-20, 2010

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