The clean energy economy is strong in Illinois employing over 123,000 people, thanks to state policy like the Future Energy Jobs Act of 2016. But one barrier to growing this industry is recruiting and training workers. Fortunately, expanding workforce training programs are a focus of the Clean Energy Jobs Act that is currently in front […]
WHEN Wednesday, November 6, 2019 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with program beginning at 6:30PM WHAT California’s transportation sector is responsible for over 40 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and emits more climate pollution than any other sector of the economy. While California has made tremendous progress in meeting our GHG reduction […]
The E2 1Hotels Fellowship supports emerging business leaders develop and implement projects that amplify the business and economic case for smart policies to address pressing environmental issues. This will be the final webinar showcasing our 2018-2019 class of fellows who have been working on a diverse set of issues ranging from clean water, energy and agriculture. […]
WASHINGTON (November 4, 2019) – President Trump today formally notified the United Nations of his plans to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement on climate change. The U.S. will officially exit the agreement one year after U.N. notification, on November 4, 2020. The following is a statement from Sandra Purohit, federal advocacy director for […]
WASHINGTON (October 31, 2019) – Sandra Purohit, who has spent almost two decades advocating for smart environmental solutions in business and policy, has joined E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs) as its new Federal Advocacy Director. Purohit started her career in the private sector working in the environmental claims division of insurance giant, Travelers Inc. She transitioned to […]
New Mexico’s largest electric utility, PNM Resources, is pointing to a recent report that shows the state ranked No. 1 for its growth of energy efficiency jobs. The report, released by E4TheFuture, a nonprofit organization, and E2, a nonpartisan business group, found that energy efficiency jobs in the U.S. grew 3.4% in 2018 and account for 28% of […]
E2: Schumer plan unleashes “U.S. innovation into the marketplace” WASHINGTON (September 25, 2019) – Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today introduced his Clean Cars for America plan to advance the U.S. electric vehicle market and build out charging infrastructure across the country. The following is a statement from Sandra Purohit, federal advocacy director for the national, […]
North Carolina ranks sixth in the nation in jobs related to energy efficiency, a national advocacy group for conservation and renewable energy reports. According to E4TheFuture and Environmental Entrepreneurs, North Carolina employs 86,559 in energy-efficient jobs, an increase of 3% over the previous year, or 2,500 jobs. Energy-efficiency workers account for 41% of all energy-related […]
We all know recycling is the right thing to do. It keeps trash out of landfills, saves energy and reduces carbon pollution. While people, companies and public institutions recycle, questions remain about how to reduce waste. Please join E2 to learn from experts on the front lines about the challenges and solutions to America’s waste problem. […]
Executives with New Mexico’s largest electric utility are touting energy efficiency, pointing to a recent report from a clean energy group that shows more than a quarter of energy sector jobs in the state are related to improving efficiency. Statistics compiled by the energy industry group E4TheFuture indicate New Mexico led all states with an 11.5% […]
An economy that works for all Americans depends on access to safe jobs that pay well, builds up communities and protects the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate we live in. And that just happens to describe the fastest-growing jobs sector in the entire energy industry: energy efficiency. According to a new […]
Perkins recently completed a fellowship with E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), a clean energy advocacy group, in which she began a community charging project. Over the past year, she’s been interviewing building managers and owners at publicly accessible spots throughout the city — primarily small businesses and houses of worship — to gauge interest in hosting chargers […]