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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 reportClean energy and clean vehicle jobs in America grew 4 percent in 2022, bringing the total number of workers in renewable generation, energy efficiency, clean vehicles, battery and storage, grid modernization, and biofuels to more than 3.3 million. Clean energy now employs over 40 percent of all energy workers in America.
E2’s eighth annual Clean Jobs America 2023 report shows that every state added clean energy jobs in 2022 – regardless of politics, climate, or geology.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Thursday, September 5, 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.
Ellington is the cofounder of Global Battery Solutions and founding partner at Dynamic GBS, an innovative battery technology company. Dynamic GBS is an industry leader in remanufacturing and repurposing lithium-ion…
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