We are on the verge of a profound shift in the way we produce and use energy. This shift will take the world away from the wasteful and ecologically-destructive consumption of fossil fuels, towards cleaner, more efficient forms of power.

Past energy revolutions -- from wood to coal, from coal to oil and gas -- have brought an explosion of new profits, productivity and improvements in human health. Investing in new clean energy sources may make us wealthier and healthier, too.

• A $1.5 billion industry world-wide, solar energy is now growing at 30 per cent annually. At this rate, solar energy could be a $24 billion industry in ten years.
  
  
• Wind power is growing by 40 per cent annually in Europe, and is being actively promoted by the U.S. government. Wind is the fastest growing energy source in the world. In some areas it is now economically competitive with electricity generated by burning fossil fuels.

• Danish manufacturers have quadrupled their production of wind turbines over the past four years - growing faster than even the explosive cellular phone industry. If this current rate of growth continues, the industry could employ the entire Danish population in 15 years.

• Energy efficiency has great economic growth potential; investments in efficiency create four times as many jobs as equivalent investments in conventional energy production.
  

Clean, sustainable energy does more than just reduce the risk of climate change. It brings jobs, investment income and a competitive edge.

	Conservation and Efficiency: Learn how energy conservation and efficiency save consumers money while cutting smog and air pollution at the same time.
	Renewables: Find out how Canada can use clean energy to generate electricity and heat and cool all kinds of buildings.
	Fossil Fuels: Learn how fossil fuels are destabilizing our climate and polluting our air.
	Nuclear: A closer look at why nuclear power is not an environmentally or financially viable option for producing electricity.