Put a charge on power plant greenhouse gas emissions to support clean energy development. Oregon in 1997 passed the first mandatory measure in the U.S. to control greenhouse bad boy carbon dioxide. Plant owners can comply through investing in carbon-reducing measures such as clean energy development. They can set up their own carbon mitigation program or pay a fee to a nonprofit called the Oregon Climate Trust which makes carbon offsetting investments. Make high visibility government clean energy purchases.
Government represents one of the biggest energy markets.
State and local governments can organize bulk purchases to build renewable and efficiency technologies. Some of the best examples are in vehicle fleets. California is purchasing a number of clean and reduced emissions vehicles including 70 fuel cell powered cars and buses. Provide clean energy tax breaks. Tax incentives are regarded as some of the most effective tools to boost new energy technologies.