Sentences with phrase «cleaning jobs in this economy»

Cleaning services are a booming business, as there is always room for cleaning jobs in this economy.

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What we found is that a well - designed Clean Fuel Standard — informed by experience with similar policies in California and B.C. — would not only help Canada cut pollution in keeping with our commitment under the Paris Agreement, it would create jobs in Canada's clean fuel sector and grow a new segment of our ecoClean Fuel Standard — informed by experience with similar policies in California and B.C. — would not only help Canada cut pollution in keeping with our commitment under the Paris Agreement, it would create jobs in Canada's clean fuel sector and grow a new segment of our ecoclean fuel sector and grow a new segment of our economy.

First, the oilsands and clean energy job numbers in our report only address «direct employment» — i.e. neither figure includes construction jobs, nor do they include the «induced» jobs in other parts of the economy (like baristas and realtors and staff at the Mac store).

Producing more clean energy, reducing energy waste and putting a price on carbon pollution will create sustainable jobs, diversify Alberta's economy and make the province more competitive and resilient in the future.

Most Canadians believe that we can build a stronger economy by taking action to cut carbon pollution — and they see it as one of the prime minister's jobs to deliver that clean growth by investing in clean energy.»

The analysis presented in the companion technical report published with our Clean Economy and Jobs Plan also clearly compares job growth relative to a business - as - usual scenario.

At NYSUT, we believe that working families deserve a raise; that our economy should be creating good - paying, middle class jobs and America should be investing in infrastructure, clean energy and research.

«As the Council's Environmental [Committee] chairman, I want to continue working with my partners Mike Bloomberg to fully implement PlaNYC, his visionary environmental sustainability plan that is cleaning our air, reducing asthma, protecting our water supply and reviving our economy by creating thousands of green jobs and growing a thriving green economy,» said Gennaro, who did not endorse Bloomberg in 2001 or 2005.

STSW is working hard to build prosperity and a clean energy economy in The Southern Tier while preparing local young people for jobs in clean energy.

«Solarize has catalyzed growth in the number of solar installations in Westchester County, saving property owners up to 70 percent on energy costs, adding solar jobs to the local economy, and accelerating Westchester's transition to clean renewable energy.»

«My vision for Long Island creates a re-energized economy with new jobs in the clean energy sector.

Hartz said that in addition to new jobs, the town's economy is cleaner now because of the closing of Huntley, a coal - fired power plant that had been one of Erie County's biggest polluters.

These funds will allow LIPA to re-open its solar rebate program and serve as supplemental funds to support LIPA's continued investment in solar energy thereby helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping customers to lower their bills, and stimulating the economy through the creation of new clean energy jobs.»

«Clinton laid out an ambitious framework to put our nation on a path to a clean energy economy that will create millions of jobs — and in the coming months, we look forward to hearing more details about her proposals to tackle climate change,» Steyer said.

Audience question: Big oil and big coal argue that the transition from a fossil fuel — based economy to a clean - energy economy will come at a severe economic cost in the form of jobs.

The model produces different jobs and growth projections for a business - as - usual scenario with no technology breakthroughs or major new policies, and then generates different outcomes by factoring in new policies such as a national clean energy standards such as proposed by President Obama; increases in corporate average fuel economy standards; tougher environmental controls on coal - fired power generators; extended investment and production tax credits for clean energy sources and an expanded federal energy loan guarantee program.

Investing in a Clean Energy Economy will drive state - of - the - art technologies that will spur economic growth, create new energy jobs, and increase our energy security all while reducing the harmful emissions that are putting our planet at risk.

We know that ushering in a clean energy economy has the potential of creating untold numbers of new jobs and new businesses right here in the United States.

To build on this progress, the Obama Administration is putting in place tough new rules to cut carbon pollution — just like we have for other toxins like mercury and arsenic — so we protect the health of our children and move our economy toward American - made clean energy sources that will create good jobs and lower home energy bills.

The report finds that job growth in the clean - energy economy outperformed total job growth in 38 states and the District of Columbia between 1998 and 2007, the most recent year for which data are available.

According to a new study, we're poised for an unprecedented explosion of green jobs that will boost the US economy and create a revolution in clean tech development.

Washington, D.C. — A report released today by the American Council for an Energy - Efficient Economy (ACEEE) at a Capitol Hill press conference with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D - OR) shows that the Kerry - Lieberman American Power Act (APA) and the Senate Energy Committee's American Clean Energy Leadership Act (ACELA), while taking a significant stride in the right direction, could benefit from even stronger energy efficiency measures to create additional American jobs and consumer savings.

These programs help all of us — including residents, businesses, cities, towns and State government — to save money on our energy bills, reduce our carbon footprint and add to the 15,000 clean energy jobs in our economy.

Gina Raimondo, governor of Rhode Island, said: «From the nation's first offshore wind farm to the thousands of clean energy jobs we've created over the past few years, I'm proud that Rhode Island is leading the nation in the green economy.

«This is the first of many milestones to come, marking the launch of a world - class manufacturing hub that will continue to create jobs for New Yorkers and solidify New York's role as a leader in the clean energy economy.»

Schwerin said McAuliffe will run on a jobs platform that will mainly focus on building a clean energy economy «to help spur economic growth in Virginia and address climate change.»

A recent report from the Brookings Institution concluded that «the domestic clean economy already employs some 2.7 million workers,» which is more than the fossil fuel industry.9 In addition, it noted that newer «cleantech» segments produced «explosive job gains» that «outperformed the nation during the recession» and that the clean economy is «manufacturing and export intensive.»

The Maryland Clean Energy Jobs Campaign will establish a working group among government agencies and clean energy stakeholders to examine the best funding opportunities to invest in job training in the clean energy industry in economically distressed regions of the state and to remove barriers for entry in the clean energy ecoClean Energy Jobs Campaign will establish a working group among government agencies and clean energy stakeholders to examine the best funding opportunities to invest in job training in the clean energy industry in economically distressed regions of the state and to remove barriers for entry in the clean energy ecoclean energy stakeholders to examine the best funding opportunities to invest in job training in the clean energy industry in economically distressed regions of the state and to remove barriers for entry in the clean energy ecoclean energy industry in economically distressed regions of the state and to remove barriers for entry in the clean energy ecoclean energy economy.

Both items could merge next week: the CAA could be stripped of any regulatory authority in a new bill draft, or the bill draft itself could do little to actually curb CO2 and spur the clean energy jobs we need for our economy and our planet.

Since it started in 2005, this initiative serves as a model for how other communities dealing with extreme energy can fight to shut down polluting facilities AND put in place clean, community controlled sources of energy and green economy jobs that build off of the strengths of the local people, culture, and land.

Congressman McNerney knows that investing in a domestic workforce for clean tech will help ensure that that U.S. workers and the U.S. economy are able to benefit from continued growth in green jobs, and that bringing clean energies to scale will address ocean acidification, perhaps the biggest threat to ocean health worldwide.

Clean energy such as solar power is expected to be a key piece of the growing «green economy,» and jobs in solar power show great potential for new employment opportunities.

«The Paris Agreement outlined a plan for transitioning to a low carbon economy — with the creation of many new clean energy jobs in the process.»

That's because both the Clean Power Plan and the transition to a clean economy are NOT about «jobs versus the environment» — they are about creating good jobs in healthy communities on a living plClean Power Plan and the transition to a clean economy are NOT about «jobs versus the environment» — they are about creating good jobs in healthy communities on a living plclean economy are NOT about «jobs versus the environment» — they are about creating good jobs in healthy communities on a living planet.

«But we certainly do want to see Congress — and hopefully they will in the context of this budget agreement — make the kinds of investments in renewable and clean energy that are good for our economy and have the potential to create good American middle - class jobs down the line.»

Job training programs intended for the clean economy have also failed to generate big numbers... $ 59 million in state, federal and private money dedicated to green jobs training and apprenticeship has led to only 719 job placements — the equivalent of an $ 82,000 subsidy for each one.&raqJob training programs intended for the clean economy have also failed to generate big numbers... $ 59 million in state, federal and private money dedicated to green jobs training and apprenticeship has led to only 719 job placements — the equivalent of an $ 82,000 subsidy for each one.&raqjob placements — the equivalent of an $ 82,000 subsidy for each one.»

What could these lobbyists and Astroturfers for dirty energy corporations that deny the threat of climate change possibly have to offer in this conversation about how to move towards a clean energy future that will provide millions of jobs and secure our economy?

Equity, to the alliance, means acknowledging that low - income communities don't just need tax relief; they need resilient infrastructure, access to jobs, and training in the clean energy economy.

A Smarter Power Grid: A 21st century electric system is essential to America's ability to lead the world and create jobs in the clean - energy economy of the future.

Rather than do so, we can demand policies that will protect our climate (while also cleaning our air and water, creating jobs, improving our economy, and making our lives more convenient), or we can sit on our butts and let big fossil fuel companies control our governmental bodies in order to maximize their profits (at the expense of society as a whole).

«By promoting clean, renewable energy, we will not only reduce our overall emissions, we will create good jobs in the green economy.

Celebrate Climate Solutions» 2nd Annual Breakfast and join us in leading the way to clean economy jobs and regional prosperity!

We've been working on a database of «clean economy» companies and jobs, meaning those involved in producing goods and services that improve the environment.

A Cornell University study concludes the pipeline reduce investment in the clean energy economy — killing more jobs than it would create.

Combining clean energy with local ingenuity has time and again proven that with the remarkable knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit we have in our country, we can create green jobs that not only grow our economy, but protect our vital resources.»

«Boosting clean energy in Ohio will create jobs, grow the economy, cut pollution, and save customers money,» Munson said.

According to T Boone Pickens, who testified before Congress in April, the legislation could result in 236,000 clean natural gas trucks on the roads and add 600,000 new green jobs to the economy.

Since taking office, the president has spoken frequently about the role of clean energy technologies in creating millions of new jobs and revitalizing the economy.

To the extent that a cleaner environment boosts the economy, including those benefits in the analysis would further reduce estimated job losses — or turn them into gains for employment.

We look forward to continuing to advocate for the clean energy economy that has created 23,000 jobs, lowered electric bills, cultivated a more resilient rural economy, and increased energy independence — both now and in the long - term.