Clean energy gets attention from around the world. In June, the United States, Brazil and China made new commitments to fight climate change. In August, President Obama unveiled a Clean Power Plan to reduce carbon pollution, specifically to “reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 32 percent from 2005 levels by 2030.” And in December, a United Nations climate change conference will take place in Paris.

All of these initiatives can impact the manufacturing sector, whether it is specifically in automotive fuel efficiency standards or simply in consumer awareness.