The idea of working toward energy independence in a way that sustains the environment and creates new jobs to expand the economy is a long-term, progressive project of the Apollo Alliance. One of the unique features is that it attempts to overcome the conflict between environmentalism and jobs, while reducing our need for foreign oil -- thus freeing us from detrimental pursuits in foreign policy.
Here's some info from their web site, with a link at the bottom:
The Apollo Alliance for Good Jobs and Clean Energy
The Apollo Alliance is a broad coalition within the labor, environmental, business, urban, and faith communities in support of good jobs and energy independence. It has been endorsed by the AFL-CIO and 23 international labor unions as well as a majority of national environmental organizations. The Alliance is developing public education campaigns and communications strategies to link allies and build a new national constituency for a bold, broad based, and immediate program of public policy to achieve energy independence.
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy inspired Americans to pursue a goal that seemed beyond our reach: to land a man on the moon within the decade. Eight years later, Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong set foot on the lunar surface – proof we can succeed when we apply our expertise, innovation and can-do spirit to a single national endeavor.
Now America has an Apollo Project for the 21st century. Our challenge is to achieve energy independence in one generation. This new Apollo Project, a ten-point plan for energy independence, will bring our country together to rethink and reshape our energy future, to create a stronger economy, a safer world and cleaner environment. The plan calls for diversifying our energy sources, making America less dependent on imported oil and making energy less polluting. It will invest in new technology and expand markets for American durable goods. And, it will increase construction of high performance energy efficient buildings and drive new spending on transportation and public infrastructure.
The new Apollo Project will pay huge dividends: Millions of high value added jobs, lower utility bills, increased productivity and competitiveness, cleaner air and water, and improved public health. It will produce substantial energy cost savings across the economy, and dramatically reduce our oil imports.
Apollo will go beyond reducing our dependence on oil. It will also rejuvenate America's economy.
http://www.apolloalliance.org/