This is an interesting thing to watch. A strong first step toward the mythical "Hydrogen Revolution" or another cynical political event that fades into underfunded obscurity? For the latter, see last year's State of the Union.

I've been trying to raise money for a doc on renewable energy alternatives for over a year, and if that experience is any guide, people are interested in the subject, but not dying to see an in-depth examination of the various alternatives.

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