Lost Creek Wind Farm Turbines Made in the USA
Farmers in DeKalb County, Mo., who depend on corn, soybeans and pasture land for their livelihoods will soon gain another source of income: annual payments from the Wind Capital Group, which is leasing space on their properties to create the largest wind farm in Missouri. Lost Creek Wind Farm will cover 32,000 acres and produce enough electricity to power 50,000 homes. The project will also create short-term construction jobs and ongoing operations jobs as well as infrastructure benefits for DeKalb County. Read the story »
New York Invests in Green-Collar Jobs
New York State took a bold step toward improving energy efficiency and creating quality green-collar jobs this October when Gov. David Paterson signed the Green Jobs/Green New York Act of 2009 into law. The product of active collaboration between a wide range of stakeholders, the bill represents an exciting new development in a state that has already shown a strong commitment to energy efficiency and innovation. Read the story »
Portland Weatherization Program Gives Top Billing to Labor Standards and Community Benefits
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| A contractor performing a blower door test to identify air infiltration and leakage throughout a home. Photo credit: Energy Trust of Oregon |
Clean Energy Works Portland is a groundbreaking new program that enables Portland residents to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and pay for the improvements over time through their utility bills. But the most exciting and unique aspect of the program is the Community Workforce Agreement that was developed by representatives of labor unions, community groups, businesses, community colleges, and other stakeholders. It is a comprehensive plan to make sure that new jobs created by Clean Energy Works Portland are high quality, career-track jobs that offer family-supporting wages and benefits, and that they go to local residents from diverse backgrounds. Read the story »
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Senate Begins Climate Bill Hearings
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Press Releases
Apollo Alliance Fetes Clean Energy, Good Jobs at Right Stuff Awards GalaSAN FRANCISCO – The Apollo Alliance will celebrate a year of clean energy progress and leadership tonight at the group’s annual Right Stuff Awards gala in downtown San Francisco. The dinner and VIP reception will be held at the St. Regis Hotel, where Apollo will honor five exceptional individuals whose work exemplifies Apollo’s mission of [...]
Apollo Alliance: New Stimulus Data Shows Progress on Clean Energy Projects, Job CreationSAN FRANCISCO-The federal government’s Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board released new data today on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) spending and job creation. It reported that $160 billion in federal grants and loans have been awarded nationally, resulting in the retention or creation of more than 640,329 jobs.
Stimulus grants, loans and tax [...]
Electric Utilities, Consumer Giants, Innovators, Manufacturers and Clean Energy Companies to Meet Top Administration Officials and Members of Congress
Weekly Update
China, Japan and South Korea Poised to Out-Compete U.S. in Global Clean Energy Economy
A new report from the Breakthrough Institute takes on the topic that has created a stir among clean energy...
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