Sentences with phrase «for clean energy jobs»

«By any objective analysis, the economic benefits of this legislation far outweigh the costs, and will give Illinois a significant advantage in maintaining competitive electric rates and competition for clean energy jobs,» Joe Dominguez, Exelon's executive vice president for governmental and regulatory affairs and public policy, said in a statement.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority will commit an additional $ 36.5 million to train over 19,500 New Yorkers for clean energy jobs to support this rapidly growing industry.

We marched for clean energy jobs and climate justice.

So the question is: How does the United States respond to this competition for clean energy jobs?

But the concern about the competition for clean energy jobs is not just about China.

Sen. Brown has a record of fighting for all Ohioans, for clean energy jobs in Ohio, for a cleaner Lake Erie, and for a healthy and secure future for Ohio's kids.

«We continue to believe that supporting innovative companies like this is important to ensuring our nation has the ability to compete for the clean energy jobs of tomorrow,» Damien LaVera, an Energy Department spokesman, said in an e-mail today.

It's time to put America back in the driver's seat in the global race for clean energy jobs and technology.

«Continuing to finance outdated technologies that destroy our environment also destroys our chances for clean energy job creation.

Not exact matches

The U.S. wind and solar industries employ over 300,000 people, making clean energy an important political constituency that is about five times bigger than the coal sector for jobs, thanks to years of rapid growth fueled by government incentives and declines in the cost of their technologies.

For many Canadians, a clean energy job probably conjures up images of working in an engineering lab, manufacturing solar panels, or assembling a wind turbine.

Growth in clean energy is driving significant demand for the metals and mineral products used to manufacture technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, LED lighting and electric cars, creating an opportunity for job creation and economic growth in mining communities across Canada.

The Canadian Labour Congress and the Climate Action Network of Canada co-hosted a discussion event on Thursday night that focused on job creation and facilitating a transition for the coal, oil and gas sectors — all of which will gradually be phased out as the world moves to a clean energy economy.

In a study undertaken for the Clean Energy Association of B.C., MNP Consulting found that private - sector clean energy companies have invested $ 8.6 billion in capital, creating 20,500 direct construction Clean Energy Association of B.C., MNP Consulting found that private - sector clean energy companies have invested $ 8.6 billion in capital, creating 20,500 direct constructionEnergy Association of B.C., MNP Consulting found that private - sector clean energy companies have invested $ 8.6 billion in capital, creating 20,500 direct construction clean energy companies have invested $ 8.6 billion in capital, creating 20,500 direct constructionenergy companies have invested $ 8.6 billion in capital, creating 20,500 direct construction jobs.

You would think that the only source of employment in Alberta is oil — yet the clean energy sector provides more jobs than pipelines and doesn't contribute to exposure to poisons and toxins with the potential for long term damage to the environment.

By continuing to spur the creation of new small businesses and providing high - quality living wage jobs, solar's dramatic growth under the Obama Administration enables more Americans to provide for their families while also helping the United States to achieve its clean energy and climate goals.

The plan establishes a set of six fundamental principles for the region, which include: transportation and other infrastructure upgrades; new commercial and residential growth; land use and transportation decisions based on policies like the Global Warming Solutions Act and the Clean Energy and Climate Plan; creation and preservation of workforce housing that matches new job rates; creation and maintenance of an effective public transit system; and coordinated planning and implementation efforts.

Hawkins and the Green Party have long advocated for a Green New Deal, which is a full employment program with a public guarantee of a living wage job that begins with transitioning to 100 % clean energy by 2030.

The signers all understand that the Paris Agreement is a blueprint for job creation, stability and global prosperity and that accelerating the United States» clean energy transition is an opportunity - not a liability - to create jobs, spur innovation, promote trade and ensure American competitiveness.

In an interview, Kowal said he was especially encouraged by Johnson's background in the energy field with the Obama administration, explaining that it fits in with the call by UUP and others to prepare students for jobs in the developing clean energy field.

The competition is looking for clean energy businesses to relocate or create jobs across 11 counties including Broome, Tompkins, and Tioga.

develop up to 2.4 gigawatts of energy by 2030 — «unparallelled,» adding that the program «will create new, high - paying jobs, reduce our carbon footprint, establish a new, reliable source of energy for millions of New Yorkers, and solidify New York's status as a national clean energy leader.»

At this year's address, Cuomo called New York's offshore wind program — in which the governor has committed to develop up to 2.4 gigawatts of energy by 2030 — «unparallelled,» adding that the program «will create new, high - paying jobs, reduce our carbon footprint, establish a new, reliable source of energy for millions of New Yorkers, and solidify New York's status as a national clean energy leader.»

Jen knows that fully funded schools, healthcare for all, and a clean energy economy that creates good local jobs will remain out of reach unless our state representatives are willing to fix New York's broken tax system and pass legislation that helps working families.

The governor's office is launching a four - year business competition in the state's Southern Tier with an annual $ 1 million top prize for companies that promise to create jobs and help build a clean and reliable energy system.

Hawkins Blasts Astorino for Endangering New Yorkers with Fracking; Investment in Clean Energy is Best Job Creation Strategy

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.

It also suggests he voted for job killing energy taxes, which is a reference to the American Clean Energy and Security Act or climate control bill that passed in the House, but has yet to be taken up in the Senergy taxes, which is a reference to the American Clean Energy and Security Act or climate control bill that passed in the House, but has yet to be taken up in the SEnergy and Security Act or climate control bill that passed in the House, but has yet to be taken up in the Senate.

Hawkins is calling for a «Green New Deal» that includes public jobs for the unemployed, single - payer healthcare, a ban on fracking and a 100 percent clean - energy future.

His Green New Deal platform called for jobs for the unemployed, single - payer healthcare, as well as banning fracking and committing to 100 percent clean - energy use by 2030.

«New York's unparalleled commitment to offshore wind power will create new, high - paying jobs, reduce our carbon footprint, establish a new, reliable source of energy for millions of New Yorkers, and solidify New York's status as a national clean energy leader,» Mr. Cuomo said.

Hawkins explained in great detail his vision laid out in his second campaign for Governor in 2014, where he called for a «Green New Deal,» including public jobs for the unemployed, single - payer healthcare, a ban on fracking, and a 100 percent clean - energy future.

Hawkins» told local supporters that his platform includes guaranteeing jobs for all — be they private or public sector — a $ 15 per hour minimum wage, universal healthcare, fully funded public schools, eliminating the Common Core education standards and providing 100 percent clean energy by 2030.

«I am calling for a Green New Deal for New York to establish the human right of all New Yorkers to economic security and prosperity, including decent jobs, living wages, publicly - funded health care, good public education from pre-K through college, and affordable housing, mass transit, and clean energy,» said Hawkins, a working Teamster who unloads trucks at night at UPS in Syracuse.

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

Since 2010, GPNY has campaigned locally and statewide for a «Green New Deal», which would create millions of jobs building a clean and renewable energy system.

Ralph Nader will rally the campaign supporters and volunteers to get out the vote for Howie Hawkins and will highlight the Green Party's agenda including: acting on climate change and clean energy, banning fracking, raising the minimum wage to $ 15, creating public sector jobs, creating and protecting affordable housing for the working and middle classes, legalizing marijuana, fighting for economic justice and criminal justice reform.

The only candidate that will ban fracking, fight for a $ 15 minimum wage and fairness for the 99 %, while focusing on New York becoming a world leader in climate action by going to 100 % clean energy by 2030 which will create millions of jobs.»

In addition, Governor Cuomo directed NYSERDA to invest $ 15 million in clean energy workforce development and infrastructure advancement to train workers for jobs in this good - paying industry, including offshore wind construction, installation, operation, maintenance, design, and associated infrastructure.

His Green New Deal calls for 100 % clean energy by 2030 (no natural gas, nukes, biomass) combined with a full employment job guarantee program based on a sustainable economy.

Hawkins says he supports public job creation and is calling for 100 percent clean energy in New York by 2030, referencing a study done by Cornell and Stanford Universities.

«We applaud Governor Cuomo and his administration for their vision and leadership in adopting the Clean Energy Standard, which made possible this agreement that has saved thousands of jobs, brought reinvestment of hundreds of millions of dollars and positioned New York as a national leader in clean energy,» Exelon President and CEO Chris Cane said in a press relClean Energy Standard, which made possible this agreement that has saved thousands of jobs, brought reinvestment of hundreds of millions of dollars and positioned New York as a national leader in clean energy,» Exelon President and CEO Chris Cane said in a press reEnergy Standard, which made possible this agreement that has saved thousands of jobs, brought reinvestment of hundreds of millions of dollars and positioned New York as a national leader in clean energy,» Exelon President and CEO Chris Cane said in a press relclean energy,» Exelon President and CEO Chris Cane said in a press reenergy,» Exelon President and CEO Chris Cane said in a press release.

Climate and clean energy jobs are top concerns for Sanders supporters, progressive Democrats, millennials and business leaders

It's time for Democrats in Congress and the Administration to reach out to Republicans and cooperate on an «all of the above» plan to lower energy costs, create more jobs, and clean up our environment.

This strategy not only will lower energy costs and create good - paying jobs, it also will pave the way for a cleaner, healthier environment for our children and grandchildren.

The global need for clean energy seems likely to yield plenty of research 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.

In early August Obama unveiled his energy plan, advocating for cooperating «with the Canadian government to finally build the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline, delivering clean natural gas and creating good jobs in the process.»

The Obama administration's initiatives aim higher, seeking to not only develop new energy technologies, but bring about their commercial success, generating jobs and U.S. leadership in clean energy technologies for the future, according to the president.

It is a bet that spending taxpayer dollars today can lead to better jobs and more secure, cleaner energy for tomorrow's economy.