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Red-state Republicans say they’ll defend Biden-era green jobs
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Companies announced at least 334 major new clean energy projects in the first two years since the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law, driving the biggest U.S. economic revolution in recent history, according to E2.
The 118 announcements in the IRA’s second year are expected to generate more than $40 billion in new investments and create a minimum of 34,600 jobs. If completed, all 334 projects announced since the IRA would create at least 109,278 new jobs and bring a minimum of $126 billion in direct private investment to 40 states.
read the full reportPropelled by southern states, clean energy and clean vehicle companies added nearly 150,000 jobs in the first full year of the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), boosting the total number of clean energy workers in United States to nearly 3.5 million, according to E2's 9th annual Clean Jobs America report.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Friday, October 4, 2024
Since its inception, E2 has been recognized as a leader in advocation for policies that protect the environment while building economic prosperity. Our members use their collective voice to make the business and industry case for strong state and federal policies that address pressing environmental problems.
The Inflation Reduction Act is Working. And So is America.
There’s a good chance the nation’s most important climate and clean energy policy is already creating jobs and driving economic growth in your state. Our interactive map lets you explore those announcements by state, jobs, investment size, date, congressional district, and more.
Peter is CEO of Earth Equity Advisors, a leader in sustainable, responsible and impact investing. Founded in 2004, the firm manages $90 million (as of fall 2019) and has clients…
Peter Krull - Asheville, N.C.