National Clean Energy, Green Jobs Coalition Lauds Selection of Congresswoman Hilda Solis as Secretary of Labor
Statement of Phil Angelides, Apollo Alliance Chairman and former California State Treasurer:
“Congresswoman Hilda Solis is a visionary leader who understands that economic security for our families goes hand in hand with energy and national security. Her historic Green Jobs Act, that will train American workers for good paying, green jobs while combating global warming, is a roadmap for our nation’s path toward a green energy, good jobs future.
“As President-elect Obama and Congress contemplate big new investments to address the nation’s energy and economic crises, there is no better person to ensure that our nation invests in good jobs while investing in clean energy.
“I have had the honor of working with Congresswoman Solis to build a stronger foundation for working families in California and I look forward to working with her to strengthen economic security for families across the nation.”
The Apollo Alliance is a coalition of business, labor, environmental, and community leaders working to catalyze a clean energy revolution in America to reduce our nation’s dependence on foreign oil, cut the carbon emissions that are destabilizing our climate, and expand opportunities for American businesses and workers.
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December 22nd, 2008 at 3:21 pm
[…] environmental advocates calling for a “clean energy revolution,” called her “a visionary leader who understands that economic security for our families goes hand in hand with energy and national […]
January 2nd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Even though state-level initiatives (i.e., state Renewable Portfolio Standards) deserve a great deal of credit for advancing renewable energy development and standards in the absence of federal standards or direction, it is very encouraging to now see momentum at the federal level. Strong renewable support within energy-related appointments was to be expected, given Obama’s stated emphasis on renewables, but such green industry support in a labor position is especially telling about the pace and scale of renewable energy development to expect from this administration. Bravo for the appointment of Congresswoman Solis. Let’s get this green collar industry moving!