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Climate crisis “is costing our businesses and our economy every year” WASHINGTON – More than 400 U.S. business leaders called on Congress to “go big and go bold” to address the climate crisis threatening the economy and pass the Build Back Better Act in a letter delivered to all 435 members of Congress this week. […]
$120,000 to Fund Six Sustainability and Clean Energy Projects from Young Business Leaders SAN FRANCISCO – National nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs) and sustainability-driven hotel brand 1 Hotels announced the 2021 1 Hotels Fellowship class at E2 today as Climate Week NYC and National Clean Energy Week hit into high gear. This is the fourth year of the […]
More than 113,400 Michiganders worked in alternative energy at the end of 2020, according to a study released by the Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) and Clean Energy Trust. The report comes as the U.S. Congress and the Biden administration are considering legislation to boost federal investments in clean energy and clean vehicles, and as the state […]
There’s a dearth of women and people of color working in clean energy, a problem within one of the fastest-growing sectors in the U.S. Women make up less than 30% of all workers in clean energy, and racial and ethnic minorities account for 4 in 10 clean energy jobs. Groups underrepresented in the industry lost […]
“If you’re really going to change behavior and combat this climate crisis — and my God, last few weeks have shown why this is urgent — you’ve really got to start with taxes and prices,” Wyden said during an event with the business group Environmental Entrepreneurs, or E2. “That’s how you drive changes in behavior.”
Last year, Illinois’ solar industry had almost 6,000 jobs, according to Clean Energy Trust and Environmental Entrepreneurs, but it’s lost hundreds of positions since because of uncertain government support.
People of color and women are “vastly underrepresented” in clean energy jobs compared to the U.S. workforce at large, and many underrepresented groups lost ground between 2017 and 2020, according to a report released last week by BW Research Partnership, E2, and a coalition of clean energy industry groups.
WASHINGTON – The House Ways and Means Committee unveiled its list of revenue priorities and tax reforms (or “pay-fors”) it will rely on to fund the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill. Statement from Sandra Purohit, director of federal advocacy for the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs): “The cost of going small is too high. […]
Illinois set to remain regional leader in clean energy job growth through bold renewable energy policies, funding for workforce training and equity SPRINGFIELD, IL – Last night the Illinois House passed energy legislation that makes Illinois the first state in the Midwest to commit to 100% carbon-free power by 2045. This critical step for Illinois’ […]
Women, Black, and Hispanic/Latino Workers Underrepresented in US Clean Energy WASHINGTON – As Congress considers the most significant domestic investment ever made to speed America’s transition to clean energy, a new employment report from a collaboration of business, equity, and energy organizations highlights the need for Congress to include funding to advance diversity in clean energy […]
(Reuters) – U.S. clean energy jobs are overwhelmingly dominated by white men, and efforts to boost industries like renewable energy and electric vehicles should make sure that women and people of color are not overlooked, a report published on Thursday said. More than 60% of workers that hold jobs in clean energy industries like electric […]