LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A high-profile cast of politicians and alternative energy leaders is meeting in Las Vegas to talk about prospects for the fledgling industry.þþQuick hopes for employment in alternative energy went bust quickly over the past year as credit markets seized up, major projects were canceled and workers in solar and wind industries were laid off.þþBut unions, major manufacturers and researchers on Monday are joining politicians and others to plan for what comes next.þþOrganizers say they plan to define an agenda that pushes clean energy and creates jobs.þþThose scheduled to appear at the second National Clean Energy Summit include Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, former President Bill Clinton and Energy Secretary Steven Chu and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Al Gore will also make an appearance.þþ
Source: NY Times
