Reducing automobile oil consumption by 38 percent over the next two decades and increasing the market share of plug-in electric cars to 90 percent are central goals of a plan unveiled by Google.org, the philanthropic branch of the internet search giant.

Clean Energy 2030 proposes to switch America over to renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and biofuels power in the next two decades. The plan includes policy suggestions, discussions and costs for electric vehicles, solar and wind power, and also focuses on public support of renewable energy.

Google, of course offers dozens of internet applications, but bills itself as a socially conscious company, offering free e-mail services, donating to charitable organizations, even working to end America’s dependence on foreign oil. The Silicon Valley company sits near one of the most environmentally focused cities, San Francisco, and is itself becoming an region known for clean technology resources. 

While the plan would reduce oil consumption and increasing the use of electric cars, it would also increase auto fuel efficiency from 31 miles per gallon to 45 mpg, helping to lower gas costs for Americans while making fuel efficient cars more affordable.

Clean Energy 2030 would establish public policy committees that work to implement renewable electricity capacities, sufficient transmission lines and appropriate electric grid facilities that effectively promote switching from fossil fuel powered electricity to clean energy. Infrastructure overhauls may be needed to transfer clean electricity to homes and buildings. For example, electric grids will need to adjust their facilities from burning fuels to absorbing solar and wind resources.

Google and General Electric will lobby in Washington, D.C. for renewable energy legislation and funding. General Electric is also working on its own plan to increase clean energy resources, by developing more energy efficient appliances and appliances that do not draw power while plugged in and not in use.

Google anticipates the cost of converting to more renewable energy supplies will be $4.4 trillion (in today's dollars), however the payoff will be an estimated $5.4 trillion by 2030. If the plan works, then, Google will clean up in more ways than one.