And figuring out how we can improve environmental coordination with the tribal nations so that we're matching the energy agenda that I already spoke about in my speech with an environmental agenda I think is going to be not only good for native peoples, it's also going to be good for the United States generally.

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The problem of matching supply and demand will worsen as utilities increase the supply of green energy under mandates like California's, which requires 20% renewable electricity by 2010.

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Corneli, whose company is a major provider of electricity in New York City and other markets, said that consumers will be more likely to begin making the transition to electric cars if car companies and energy providers can make electric cars that can perform as well or better than traditional vehicles while also matching them in price.

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Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke warned on Wednesday the economy remained at risk, but he also cautioned that inflation had risen and was being watched closely by the central bank. (See: "Ben Bernanke: No Surprises") The personal consumption expenditures price index, which excludes food and energy, was left unrevised at an annual 2.7% rate in the fourth quarter, matching forecasts and following 2.0% in the previous three months.

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