Solar Wind Energy Tower Inc. (fka SWET)

[ThePaulinator]

Yeah I thought so to. I'm surprised as the author was at the number of permanent jobs it will create, 1700. Seems excessive, and I don't recall seeing that # anywhere else.
The author also seemed like he couldn't believe that this is actually happening, and the project is green lit from all angles except for full guaranteed funding. Major Sanchez doesn't seem concerned:
National Standard is based on Pine Street in San Francisco's financial district and says it has infrastructure development agreements with sovereign governments around the world, and that its present investments range in size from $20 million to $500 million. Mayor Sanchez said he believes the funding is "guaranteed."