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 E2’s latest tracking of project announcements and cancellations.
E2’s Executive Director Anticipates Even More Clean Energy Growth and Positive Climate Action in 2026 By Bob Keefe Look past the headlines, tune out the chaos, and 2026 seems poised to be another banner year for clean energy and climate action. Hard to believe? Understandably so. But consider: The smart money is still betting on […]
A nonpartisan group called E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs) has been tracking the new clean economy projects, expansions, and production announced across the U.S. since the Inflation Reduction Act was passed. By their count, so far there have been 223 such projects announced across 39 states, amounting to over $88 billion in total domestic clean energy private investments […]
Businesses announced plans for at least 13 new large-scale clean energy projects and plant expansions in nine states last month, according to national nonpartisan business group E2’s May analysis of new clean energy developments. Based on publicly available information, the 13 projects would create at least 2,900 jobs and over $5 billion in new private investment.
“The strong policy leadership from Sacramento over the past 20 years has not only driven strong job growth but has helped California develop into a global hub of clean vehicle innovation and development,” said Andy Wunder, Western states advocate for E2, a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors and professionals.
“President Biden’s executive order is the right thing to do and solidifies our support for the people of Ukraine” said Mr Keefe. “But it’s just a first step to lessen our dependence on oil and the foreign governments that control it. The best way we can reduce our dependence on oil and gas and the […]
Statement from Director of Federal Advocacy, Sandra Purohit WASHINGTON (July 1, 2020) – The House of Representatives today passed the “Moving Forward Act” (H.R. 2), a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill that prioritizes clean energy to combat the looming threat of climate change and accelerates America’s economic recovery. The bill includes investments in clean energy, clean […]
WASHINGTON – The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis called on the need for investments in the clean energy economy, making it a focal point of the Committee’s Climate Crisis Action Plan released today. If enacted, the Plan would achieve net zero carbon emissions in the U.S. by 2050. Addressing climate change by unlocking […]
America’s reliance on petroleum continues to be a risk to our national security, our economy and our environment. The current crash in oil markets—and the job losses, industry bailout requests and increased vulnerability to foreign powers such as Russia and Saudi Arabia that come with it—is but the most recent example. At the same time, […]
E2 is proud to be a sponsor of the summit, designed to address the trends, technologies, and policies that are shaping the energy sector and to develop a community of veterans and allies committed to advancing US energy leadership.The Summit will feature business and military leaders, policymakers, and others with insights into where energy markets and […]
SALEM, OR (June 20, 2019) – Today, the Oregon State Legislature passed HB 2020 B, known as Cap-and-Invest or the Clean Energy Jobs bill. The bill now goes to Gov. Kate Brown to become law. The following is reaction from the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), which has engaged its network of Oregon […]
“Oregon: Changing Climate, Economic Impacts, and Policies for our Future” is a first-of-its-kind resource for businesses, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. In addition to examining the economic threat climate change poses to Oregon, the report highlights the economic benefits and job opportunities that can be created by deploying more clean energy.
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