Weatherization and job training got a big boost today in New York. Governor David Paterson signed the Green Jobs/Green New York Act.

The Green Jobs/Green New York Act (A.8901/S.5888) establishes a revolving loan fund for energy efficient retrofits and green jobs training programs. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will run the programs using proceeds from carbon emission auctions credits of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Governor Patterson said:

I have laid out a New Economy jobs plan that will help to put New Yorkers back to work through innovation and technology, and have set a goal to meet 45 percent of our electricity needs through energy efficiency and renewables by 2015. The Green Jobs/Green New York Act is an important tool in achieving these energy and economic goals.

Governor Paterson also announced the following:

• $7 million to launch a Green Jobs Corps programs that will provide green job skills training and subsidized employment opportunities for public assistance recipients and low-income individuals.
• A New York focused green jobs website – www.greencareersny.com – that will house job opportunities as well as training programs.

New York Apollo was at the bill signing and was very excited to have been thanked for helping with its passage.

Tags: clean energy, clean energy economy, green economy, green jobs, green-collar, green-collar economy

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