| From Market Watch: Google Inc. has unveiled a $4.4 trillion energy plan to greatly reduce U.S. use of fossil fuels by 2030 by tapping alternative sources, including wind and solar power.
Google has explored a number of alternative-energy initiatives through its nonprofit organization Google.org, including investments in startups developing related technology. As justification for its interest and investments in alternative energy, the Internet giant has cited a need for more efficient ways to power its data centers around the globe. Jeffery Greenblatt, Google.org's climate and energy-technology manager, wrote that while the cost of Google's plan would be significant, exceeding $4 trillion, it could result in net savings of $1 trillion over its 22-year span..... Full Article: Source
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