State of the Union: Defending Climate Action, Clean Energy and the Environment

On January 30, the president will deliver his State of the Union address and his vision for the coming year. Please join E2 the next day for a discussion and Q & A about what the president’s remarks mean to our policy priorities, our economy and our environment, and to hear about our strategies and opportunities […]

Trump’s Single-Minded Energy Vision Threatens US Energy Production

WASHINGTON (January 30, 2018) – President Trump’s first State of the Union tonight confirmed his administration’s fossil fuel-exclusive vision of US energy and ignored the millions of Americans who work in clean energy industries to the detriment of the economy. Not once during the entire speech did the president mention the solar, wind, energy efficiency, geothermal, […]

Colorado Business Leaders Support Xcel’s Stipulation Filing

This past summer, Xcel Energy and a wide group of stakeholders at the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), filed a “Stipulation” – a proposed update to Xcel’s Electric Resource Plan. It is an agreement between Xcel, its customers, Colorado businesses, local environmental organizations and others on how and where Xcel sources its power. The plan would […]

Expect Fossil Fuel Exclusive Vision to Dominate SOTU Energy Talk

WASHINGTON (January 30, 2018) –President Trump’s first State of the Union tonight is set to remind Americans how his administration is actively ignoring the millions of Americans that work in solar, wind, energy efficiency, efficient vehicles and many other industries which are on the cutting edge of innovation. Below is a statement from Grant Carlisle, […]

409 Clean Energy Business Leaders Pen Letter To Donald Trump Opposing 30% Solar Tariff Decision

Clean Technica amplifies E2’s letter organizing 409 clean energy business professionals in opposition to US President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose a 30% tariff on solar. “While the industry has made great strides and the market continues to mature, make no doubt that the short-term ramifications from this decision will cost tens of thousands of American […]

Special Event with NRDC Chief Counsel Mitch Bernard (NYC)

E2 NY has an opportunity to join a special NRDC briefing with Mitch Bernard, NRDC Chief Counsel. Prior to the briefing, guests are invited to attend a tour of NRDC’s NY office, featuring its internal sustainability practices. Following the tour, Bernard will discuss NRDC’s litigation efforts since the inauguration of President Trump and the increasingly […]

Cuomo Pledges to Set Energy Efficiency Target for New York

E2 member and NRDC Director of Energy and Transportation, Kit Kennedy, co-writes a blog on the NRDC’s website evaluating NY Governor Cuomo’s pledge to set an energy efficiency target for the state. Citing E2’s Clean Jobs New York report, Kennedy says: “…nearly 70,000 New Yorkers were employed in 2015 to manufacture and install energy-saving measures, […]

Trump applies tariffs to solar panels, washing machines

The Fresno Bee quotes E2 Member and Exact Solar Founder, Mark Bortman, in an article discussing the impacts of the solar tariffs. “Solar is really just starting to take off because it is truly a win-win-win situation” for consumers, workers and the environment, he said. “Tariffs would really be shooting ourselves in the foot.”

Solar Business Leaders React to Trump Tariff Decision

WASHINGTON (January 22, 2017) – Today, President Trump announced his decision to levy penalizing tariffs on imported solar panels, an alarming move that could leave lasting damage across one of America’s fastest-growing job sectors. This decision comes despite calls from companies, members of Congress, worker groups, and Republican-led organizations urging Trump not to impede U.S. clean […]

Trump Blocks Clean Energy Job Growth with Tariffs on Solar Industry

Expect reduced job growth, canceled projects and increased energy costs WASHINGTON (January 22, 2017) – Today, President Trump announced his decision to levy penalizing tariffs on imported solar panels, an alarming move that could leave lasting damage across one of America’s fastest-growing job sectors. This decision comes despite calls from companies, members of Congress, worker groups, […]

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E2: Repealing EPA’s Endangerment Finding For Vehicle Emissions Raises Costs for Businesses and Consumers

The EPA officially revoked the endangerment finding for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and eliminated clean vehicle standards in a blow to both our economy and our environment.


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E2: Companies Cancelled $34.8B, 38K Jobs for Clean Energy Projects in 2025, Outpacing New Investments 3-to-1

Businesses abandoned $5.1 billion in large-scale factories and clean energy projects in December, capping a turbulent year for the sector that saw nearly $35 billion in investments disappear along with more than 38,000 current and future jobs, according to ...


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E2: Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt to Kill Offshore Wind Hurts Consumers, Businesses

The Trump administration is trying to halt offshore wind projects that are well-underway just two weeks after their initial attempt was deemed arbitrary and capricious by a federal judge.


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