Assistant U.S. Energy Secretary David Sandalow told a group of business and academic leaders in Portland yesterday that Maine has abundant resources for creating clean energy.

Maine has the potential to be a leader in the clean energy economy. That's according to Assistant U.S. Energy Secretary David Sandalow.

Sandalow was in Maine yesterday to talk to -- and hear from -- business and academic leaders in Portland. His visit was prompted by President Obama's announcement this week of a series of steps designed to boost biofuels production, and reduce America's dependence on foreign oil.

Sandalow said Maine has some of the best off-shore wind resources in the world, tidal resources, hydro power, and forests that can be used to create biofuels.

To hear Tom Porter's interview with Sandalow, click the "Listen" button above.