the jet stream currents could handle all power needs,
but getting it back down to earth is posing a problem.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_stream#Future_power_generation

I for one think that any State or government (any country) should promote jobs within the state or govenment they are in. You should not send legetimate work off state/shore from government funds. it is one thing to see global companies doing this; they operate and are a part of the exconomy of those countries as well anyhow. Government however should promote within it's own and never send work away.