A green revolution is unfolding, and California has the policy climate, public support, technology innovation and history of commitment to sustainability to remain at the leading edge of this revolution.

The world's eighth-largest economy may have challenges, but it also has unmatched potential. And more than any other state, in California economy and environment go hand in hand.

Whether setting aggressive renewable energy goals, enacting the nation's first mandatory green building code, or launching a pioneering effort to retrofit millions of buildings constructed before the state had energy standards, California continues to set the pace for policy, practice and green economic opportunity.

What makes the Green California Summit unique is that it is the largest annual gathering of public sector decision makers - and their partners in the private sector - who are working to ensure a green future for the Golden State.