In this edition of Platts Insight we are focusing on one of the liveliest debates in the world today - the quest for clean, affordable electricity. Our experts explore the benefits and challenges of renewable sources like wind and solar, a cap and trade system, clean coal, efficiency measures and the all important US grid. How do we make these moves toward a lower carbon future while maneuvering through one of the worst credit crises in history? You can see what industry executives have to say about these topics in the Executive Summary of the Platts/Capgemini Utilities Executive Study on page 10 of this issue.

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Patsy Wurster

Publisher, Platts Insight