Editorial: Clean energy is good business in North Carolina

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 […]

The Business of Recycling

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. […]

Foreseeing Our Climate Future: What Will It Take to Limit the Damage

E2 will host a workshop to investigate what must be done to achieve our climate goals for the environment and the economy. Dr. Jason Jay and Dr. David Miller will lead us in using the interactive simulation tool En-ROADS to better understand the impact of different policies. Which options work? How much can they decrease […]

Energy Efficiency in the Clean Energy Jobs Act

Currently under consideration by the Illinois state legislature, The Clean Energy Jobs Act will dramatically expand energy efficiency programs, decarbonize the power sector and increase electric vehicle penetration and move Illinois towards 100% clean energy. Join us on National Energy Efficiency Day, Wednesday October 2nd, for a deep-dive into the energy efficiency components of the legislation – […]

Energy Efficiency Jobs in America: Leading America’s Energy Sector Workforce

Energy efficiency continues to lead America’s energy sector when it comes to job creation.  More than 2.3 million Americans now work in advanced HVAC, efficient lighting, appliance manufacturing and construction – making our buildings, schools and offices more efficient while driving down utility bills and helping our environment. Energy efficiency jobs grew by 3.4 percent […]

36,200 New Jerseyans employed by energy-efficiency businesses

A new report, Energy Efficiency Jobs in America, indicates that 36,200 of the state’s energy workers (25%) are employed by energy-efficiency businesses. That sector grew 7.1% in 2018. According to the analysis by E4TheFuture and the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), 41 states, including New Jersey, employ more workers in energy efficiency than in […]

Green Rewards

Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) recently released its Clean Jobs Colorado report, which states that Colorado had about 60,000 clean energy jobs at the end of 2018. Mesa County ranked 11th in the state with 1,122 jobs, according to the data. The 10 counties in front of Mesa are on the Front Range. Statewide, employers are predicting […]

“Efficiency” jobs make up 22% of Colorado’s energy sector, new report says

The number of Coloradans working in energy efficiency grew by 7.2% in 2018 and they now make up 22 percent of the state’s energy workers, a new report says. The report released Monday said energy efficiency is the fastest-growing segment in the U.S. energy field, employing more than 2.3 million nationwide and 34,342 in Colorado. The report, […]

Revoking California Auto Emissions Waiver Hurts Consumers, Businesses, U.S. Competitiveness

E2: “President Trump is putting our country in reverse” WASHINGTON (September 19, 2019) – The Trump administration today formally announced it will seek to revoke California and other states’ rights to set auto emission standards more stringent than federal standards, jeopardizing fuel economy, innovation and clean vehicle manufacturing jobs while increasing pollution. The decision will […]

REPORT: Energy Efficiency Leads U.S. Energy Sector Job Growth

Industry now employs 2.3 million Americans; grew 3.4% in 2018 28% of U.S. energy workers are employed by energy efficiency businesses Top 10 States: Calif., Texas, N.Y., Fla., Ill., N.C., Mass., Mich., Ohio, Va. EE employs 2X as many Americans as fossil fuel industries LOS ANGELES – Energy efficiency is the fastest-growing segment of U.S. […]

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Six Emerging Environmental Entrepreneurs Selected for National Fellowship

The E2 & 1 Hotels the fellowship program is designed to help early career environmentally-minded entrepreneurs and community leaders to create and implement unique projects at the intersection of the economy and environment. This year’s projects span a wide...


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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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