Clean energy independence is becoming a major priority in the modern world. The increase in population has caused a strong demand for energy independence and reliability. Non-renewable resources will eventually run out and cause energy prices to skyrocket, destroying the world's infrastructure. Investing in clean energy will have a beneficial impact on our economy through job creation, energy independence and increased investment. This problem needs to be addressed soon, because if it isn't, it will only become an even bigger problem. Investments in clean energy will increase job opportunities. The Obama administration has taken the lead in this regard, through the Stimulus Program and the American Clean Energy and Security Act. It is estimated that these programs alone will create approximately 1.7 million new job opportunities, even with the expected job losses due to cuts to non-renewable resources. These new jobs would lower the U.S. unemployment rate by 1%. Investing in clean energy would generate three times more jobs by switching from non-renewable to renewable energy sources (“The Economic Benefits of Investing in Clean Energy”). Increased employment means fewer people relying on the government, which would reduce taxes and, in turn, allow Americans to keep more of their money. This would increase consumer spending. To ensure the economy can continue to grow, ensuring energy independence is a priority. The many known natural sources of energy, such as sunlight, can provide significant amounts of renewable energy. This energy diversity can allow regions many energy production options if they do not have a specific one. These sources could produce approximately 482,247 billion kilowatt-hours of clean, renewable energy, or approximately 118 times the energy used by the United States alone (“Benefits of Using Renewable Energy | UCSUSA”). This abundance of clean energy will destroy the need for costly conflict and oil imports. Decreasing spending on national security and oil imports would dramatically reduce debt (17.5 trillion) and would be worth investing in clean energy. Investments in clean energy will send the energy industry skyrocketing and grow the economy. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Clean Energy and Security Act will also generate approximately $150 billion in clean energy investments. This major spending comes primarily from private sector investors. The US government has also subsidized many programs such as clean energy transportation (“The Economic Benefits of Investing in Clean Energy”). All of these new programs will promote investment in clean energy, which will allow companies to compete and grow the economy.