Google's 22-year Energy Plan 10/2/2008CEO Eric Schmidt cites a failure of leadership for America's energy predicament, and has a proposal to wean the United States off fossil fuels by 2030.

The Singularity represents an "event horizon" in the predictability of human technological development past which present models of the future may cease to give reliable answers, following the creation of strong AI or the enhancement of human intelligence.

General Electric and Google on Wednesday announced a collaboration to lobby for renewable energy policies and to jointly develop clean technologies.

On the technology side, the two companies intend to develop smart-grid technologies, plug-in hybrid vehicles, and enhanced geothermal systems, where underground heat is converted into electricity. Smart-grid technology lets utilities more efficiently manage electricity on the grid. And through smart meters and in-home displays, it lets consumers better understand and control home energy use. GE and Google will work on utility software to make the grid more efficient, and on software for home smart-grid equipment, Immelt said.