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Federal Carbon Pricing: Opportunities and Considerations

Executed properly, carbon pricing programs offer regulators a cost-effective, market-based tool to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. A number of states are already pricing carbon and E2 has been an active proponent of both California’s economy wide Cap-and-Trade Program and the North Eastern Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Additional states are considering similar action, including Oregon; passage of cap-and-trade legislation in Oregon is […]

Oregon business leaders urge lawmakers to pass Clean Energy Jobs bill

More than 70 Oregon business executives, entrepreneurs, investors and other professionals sent a letterto state lawmakers on Wednesday urging them to pass the Clean Energy Jobs bill (H.B. 2020). According to the letter signed by Oregon members, supporters and partners of the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), the groundbreaking bill would send a clear, long-term signal […]

CLEAN ENERGY EMPLOYS 5X MORE HOOSIERS THAN FOSSIL FUELS

The 2018 Clean Jobs Midwest report, available in a rather comprehensive website, was published by Clean Energy Trust (CET), a Chicago-based early-stage clean energy investment, venture development, and advocacy firm, and E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), a national nonpartisan business group advocating for positive economic and environmental policies. Data in the report also originated from the U.S. Dept. of […]

States take the wheel in drive for cleaner vehicles

When it comes to rolling out cleaner, more sustainable vehicles, states are driving change and leading the pace. Smart policies recently passed from California to North Carolina promise to rev up the marketplace for low- and zero-emission vehicles — and drive job growth in the automotive, battery and equipment sectors along the way.

Oregon Business Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Pass Clean Energy Jobs Bill

Bill would strengthen and expand Oregon’s clean energy economy, according to letter signed by 70+ business executives, entrepreneurs, investors and other professionals from across the state. SALEM, OR (February 20, 2019) – More than 70 Oregon business executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and other professionals sent a letter to state lawmakers on Wednesday urging them to pass […]

Senate Vote to Overturn Whitmer Action Threatens MI Businesses, Jobs

Ensuring safe drinking water crucial to Michigan’s future economy LANSING, MI —Michigan’s Senate voted 26-16 today against an environmental executive order signed last week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that would better position the government to protect the health and safety of families across the state. The move is bad for Michigan’s environment and economy and gives […]

Better Batteries and Beyond: Illinois’ Role in Paving the Way for Energy Storage

Please join E2 Midwest as we explore new technologies, the policy landscape for energy storage and the formation of a Chicago-area pilot for community electric vehicle charging stations. Batteries play a critical role in increasing clean energy from storing renewable energy to powering electric vehicles. With cutting edge programs at Argonne National Labs and the […]

Businesses Unite Against New Offshore Oil Drilling

Last year E2 worked in close partnership with the Business Alliance for Protecting the Pacific Coast (BAPPC) to oppose President Trump’s Five-Year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program.  While our work resulted in key victories (see below), the Federal Government is moving forward with its plans to extend offshore drilling on the West Coast, and E2 […]

San Diego Solar Experience

Over a dozen nonprofit organizations and industry experts are coming together to provide unbiased, educational information for San Diego families considering a less expensive and more sustainable electricity option. The events will educate about upcoming SDG&E rate changes, how solar and energy storage work, available state and federal incentives and much more. Location IBEW Local […]

E2 1 Hotels Fellowship: Final 2017-2018 Fellow Showcase

Last year, we unveiled the E2 1 Hotels Fellowship to support and develop emerging business leaders who seek to make the world a better place through projects advancing policies that are good for the environment and good for the economy. After an extensive application process, E2 selected a remarkable group of 10 emerging business leaders and their […]

Letter: Clean energy for Illinois’ future

Gov. Pritzker’s wise decision to join the U.S. Climate Alliance not only shows our new governor’s leadership on climate action, it shows the world that Illinois is open for business when it comes to clean energy and the jobs that come with it. Illinois is already home to more than 119,000 clean energy jobs. Each […]

Business leaders address carbon emissions concerns

More than 500 business leaders, investors and other professionals, including eight from Michigan, recently signed a letter sent to every member of the 116th Congress imploring lawmakers to “take immediate and ambitious action” to address the economic threats made clear in the Trump administration’s Fourth National Climate Assessment. The letter was organized by Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), […]