Wind, solar and energy storage are job-creating industries that will help keep the U.S. internationally competitive in the 21st century global economy. Clean energy already provides jobs for over 500,000 Americans, with more on the way in nearly every state.
With renewable energy well-positioned to help power the nation’s economic recovery, the Renewable America campaign – a partnership with Climate Nexus and in collaboration with the American Clean Power Association – is connecting key decision-makers to clean energy workers in their communities.
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“From boosting supply chains to expanding carbon-capture, hydrogen, and solar energy on mine lands, our bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act makes historic investments in growing clean, renewable energy—which represents a critical step to boosting Arizona jobs and expanding economic opportunity across our state.”
– U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema
“I am leading the effort to supercharge American solar because we must transition to clean energy and we must make it in America.”
– U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff
“My bipartisan infrastructure package will make critical investments in the future of clean energy in Montana, and create good-paying jobs in the process. These resources will ensure that our grid is ready to handle the energy of tomorrow while protecting our clean air and water and growing our economy.”
– Senator Jon Tester
Renewable America is working with leading wind, solar, and battery storage developers to highlight the benefits of clean energy development for workers and local communities. Read about these benefits from project managers in our key states.
Date: 9/23/21
Summary: Staff from Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s office joined Arizona-based renewable energy developers, labor, and a local renewable project site manager for a discussion on the economic benefits of growing clean energy in the state.
Press coverage: Renewable Energy World, Forefront Media News, Morningstar View the recording here.
Date: 9/24/21
Summary: Staff from the offices of Georgia Senators Warnock and Ossoff joined State Representative Demetrius Douglas (GA-78) and local solar energy workers and business leaders to discuss the growth of renewable power in the state. Panelists highlighted the job creation and other economic benefits that solar energy is delivering to the state, as well as the potential for future growth in the years ahead.
Press coverage: Yahoo! Finance, Stock News Feed View the recording here.
Summary: Staff from Montana Senator Jon Tester’s office joined staff representing an in-state renewable energy project, labor, and school officials benefitting from renewable energy development for a discussion on the economic benefits of growing clean energy in the state.
Press coverage: Northern Broadcasting System, Newsbreak, Benzinga Watch the recording here.
Renewable America is currently running targeted digital ads to elevate the stories of diverse renewable energy workers and generate grassroots support for clean energy policies in the infrastructure and budget reconciliation packages.
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