With the current economic downturn affecting various industries in the United States, many are hopefully of a new green economy, utilizing state of the art technologies to create millions of new jobs and products. While the economy may take significant time and patience to fully recover, many believe the glass is half full. With many states and cities committed to environmental awareness and change, the implementation of Eco-construction and alternative energy solutions will play a vital role in the transformation to a sustainable world and revitalized economy.