The third annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF)-West hosted by the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) and Euromoney Energy Events in San Francisco this week brought together more than 400 investors, industry executives and policy makers for an engaging discussion on the state of the renewable energy industry, public policy, financial markets, and corporate strategy in the renewable energy sector.

During the two-day session, the over 60 speakers and panelists expressed optimism about the U.S. leading the renewable energy industry as well as the available financing strategies for new renewable projects – both public and private – following the recent economic crisis.