Sentences with phrase «energy jobs in our economy»

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.

Twenty - first century clean energy technologies are already being designed, built, marketed, and installed to replace more than a century's worth of entrenched fossil fuel infrastructure, and a recent report by the Department of Commerce indicates that there are nearly 2 million clean energy jobs in our economy today, with more on the way.

Not exact matches

Today, solar jobs vastly outnumber those in coal, and those numbers continue to grow — a recent report from the International Renewably Energy Agency estimated that employment in the solar industry expanded 17 times as fast as the US economy overall in 2016.

As Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg said in a statement, the reefs provide at $ 6.4 billion a year and 64,000 jobs to the Australian economy — numbers that may underestimate the reefs» value.

But while they don't create jobs in the traditional sense, they inject entrepreneurial energy into the economy.

In its coverage of the news that U.S. output topped 10 million barrels, the Financial Times put it best, writing that American frackers have «boosted the U.S. economy, creating tens of thousands of jobs, bolstered its energy security, created new international relationships and given Washington new freedom to use sanctions as a tool for strategic influence.»

An economic plan designed to grow the economy 4 % per year and create at least 25 million new jobs through massive tax reduction and simplification, in combination with trade reform, regulatory relief, and lifting the restrictions on American energy.

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.»

Many jobs in the solar and energy efficiency space are in installation, maintenance and construction, making these jobs inherently local and contributing to the growth of local economies.

Specific policies include encouraging job creation and innovation in the new energy economy; improving the fairness of employment standards (including re-establishing the National Minimum Wage; reversing «tax giveaways» to corporations; introducing and maintaining balanced budgets; protecting Canadians from «price gouging» by businesses; implementing income stabilization programs for farmers; promoting long - term economic and environmental sustainability of marine and forestry resources; and re-investing in education, skills training and apprenticeships to help Canadians succeed in the economy.

PowerBC would make energy retrofits a top priority of government, while creating jobs and supporting the economy in every community in the province.

a very thin skinned religious person who basically focuses all of his energy on worshiping on himself... What do you call it when the President disregards the definition of radical islamic muslims... wolf in sheep clothing... The bigger issue at hand is the economy, job creation, national debt, and maintaining a good middle class... all of which over the last 4 years has been failing..

«The loss of significant offshore oil and gas tax revenues as the North Sea runs down will have a big impact on our economy, jobs and balance of payments, with significant increases in household energy bills — and a very adverse impact on the legacy for future generations in an independent Scotland,» he told EnergyVoice.com.

Louise Slaughter received overwhelming support because of her effective work and tireless energy on jobs and the economy in the Rochester area.

Major issues in the 2013 legislative session included addressing education, energy, domestic violence, jobs, strengthening the state's economy, and a new two - year budget that's facing a $ 128 million deficit.

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.

Pramilla has pledged to focus her attention on several major issues in the 42nd district: protecting our environment, transforming our energy infrastructure to renewable energy, transitioning our economy to support «green» job creation, education, public health, safety and welfare.

«What we need is to accelerate a just transition plan to ensure workers are prepared for jobs in the new green energy economy — not a dangerous deal that puts millions of people in the greater New York City metropolitan area and Western NY at risk,» said Manna Jo Greene, environmental action director for the Hudson River advocacy group Clearwater.

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.

Relicensing Indian Point Energy Center will contribute to a growing economy that produces jobs for those already in and just entering the workforce.

«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.

The continued commitment and investment in renewable energy will stimulate the local economy, create shovel - ready jobs, and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.»

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.»

«When I am governor I will push this state ambitiously, aggressively toward a 100 % renewal energy economy,» said Nixon, who said thousands of green jobs could be created, including in communities hard hit by «corporate polluters».

On our part, in the past 20 months since our inauguration on May 29, 2015, we have focused our energies to turn around the economy, create jobs, fight corruption, and transform agriculture to replace oil and gas as a major revenue earner for the nation.

«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.

Dear EarthTalk: Has recycling lived up to its promise to reduce waste and pollution, save energy and provide jobs in our ailing economy?

Creating good jobs across the economy: As you know, basic science research in the U.S. is largely funded by grants to individual investigators or national laboratories from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), the Dept. of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and a few other agencies.

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 atEnergy 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 atenergy jobs, and increase our energy security all while reducing the harmful emissions that are putting our planet atenergy security all while reducing the harmful emissions that are putting our planet at risk.

Because of the ubiquity and diversity of energy use in a modern economy, conventional regulatory approaches — standards of various kinds — simply can not do the job.

A wide range of benefits will flow from a concerted effort to alter our energy economy now, including sustainable energy job growth, reductions in the health and economic costs of climate change, and the restoration of ecosystems and revitalisation of ecosystem services.

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.

[8] To do this, we will invest $ 150 billion over the next ten years and leverage billions more in private capital to build a new energy economy that harnesses American energy and creates five million new American jobs.

Step It Up called for political leadership on three aims to help stabilize the climate: cut carbon emissions 80 % by 2050, a moratorium on new coal power plants, and grow green jobs in support of a renewable energy economy.

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 saEnergy - 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 saEnergy 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 saEnergy 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 saenergy efficiency measures to create additional American jobs and consumer savings.

Making it more expense to pollute, and in doing so driving investment to renewable energy sources, is good for economies and creates jobs.

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.

In Spain, every renewable energy job the government's climate alarmist policies created was offset by two jobs lost in other sectors of the economy that were punished by soaring electricity priceIn Spain, every renewable energy job the government's climate alarmist policies created was offset by two jobs lost in other sectors of the economy that were punished by soaring electricity pricein other sectors of the economy that were punished by soaring electricity prices.

«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.»

The leave it in the ground approach could drag America back to energy dependence, raise consumer costs, destroy jobs and damage the 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.»

Most developed countries supported a text calling for a transition to a green economy that included phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, the use and production of renewable energies, and creating «green» jobs in this new economic model.

And EPA and the greens want to be put in charge of our energy, economy, jobs, living standards and lives.