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I've been very passionate about renewable energy for many years, particularly solar energy and its capacity to bring abundant clean, sustainable energy to millions around the globe.

I've spent quite a bit of time working on wind turbines and exploring control systems and photovoltaic and integration system.

I have been working for years to promote a responsible energy policy that works to increase energy efficiency and invest in alternative and renewable energy sources.

I have spent many years working in education and media, from hosting documentaries to being a spokesperson for Discovery Education to revolutionizing youth environmental service through my non-profit, EarthEcho International.

I had a 20-year, stellar government career.

As you know, I spent 30 years of my life in the private sector.

Since stepping down as laboratory director in 1999, I have devoted an increasing fraction of my time to international issues. I am involved with energy, environment, and sustainability issues, particularly as they involve new energy sources free of greenhouse gases.

I spent 20 years of my career primarily being a writer for hire.

I learned to focus my energy on high-quality, long-term projects rather than lower-quality projects with quicker payoffs.

I spend a year at the Hoover Institute at Stanford, researching market approaches to air pollution control.