economyBooming Green EconomyPosted June 20th, 2008 by elenaThe Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) commissioned the University of Massachusetts – Amherst to research just how many jobs could be created in the fight against global warming. It included six key areas: building retrofitting, transit, energy-efficient automobiles, wind energy, solar power and cellulosic biomass fuels. ...read more » March 19, 2008: Energy Efficiency Could Bolster EconomyPosted March 19th, 2008 by elenaEnvironment Illinois has issued a report showing that increased energy efficiency could save money and increase jobs. Associated Press Feb. 27, 2008: Governor Stands by GoalsPosted February 27th, 2008 by elenaWisconsin Governor Jim Doyle address the business community and highlighted his economic goals through biofuels. Holmen Courier Feb. 27, 2008: Granholm: State Losing Jobs Without Renewable Energy MandatePosted February 27th, 2008 by elenaMichigan Governor Jennifer Granholm continues her efforts to increase the state's renewable energy in order to create jobs and improve the economy. Associated Press Feb. 14, 2008: Big Push for Alternative Energy JobsPosted February 14th, 2008 by elenaTom Walsh discusses Gov. Granholm's forsight to seize renewable energy opportunities. Detroit Free Press Wall Street Shows Skepticism Over CoalPosted February 11th, 2008 by elenaThe Wall Street Journal has reported that Citigroup, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., and Morgan Stanley feel that the government will cap CO2 emissions in the near future. As a result, the banks will require the utilities to prove they will be able to maintain economic stability when the caps occur. ...read more » Feb. 5, 2008: Klobuchar -- Energy Opportunities Big in MinnesotaPosted February 5th, 2008 by elena in
Amy Klobuchar discusses her tour through the state and the fact that energy arises as an opportunity for economic growth. Agri News Jan. 30, 3008: Days of Cheap Energy are Over, Lawmaker SaysPosted January 30th, 2008 by elenaLawmakers say that the days of cheap energy are over, and Iowans must adapt to energy efficiency measures. Sioux city Journal Jan. 29, 2008: Granholm: A Way to End Economic CrisisPosted January 29th, 2008 by elenaIn her State of the State address, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm focused on renewable energy and its potential to relieve Michigan's job loss. Associated Press ILSR - Per Capita Dividends in Carbon CapPosted January 28th, 2008 by elenaJohn Bailey of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance e-mailed the Commons with a policy brief on universal per capita dividends in carbon cap. Check out the PDF online.  |
