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PRESS CONTACTS: Susan Nedell (303)250-4559, [email protected]; Patrick Mitchell, (703) 276-3266, [email protected].
E2: Gov. Hickenlooper’s leadership on climate is good for state’s clean energy economy, workers
Denver (July 11, 2017) – Gov. John Hickenlooper today signed an executive order committing Colorado to climate action by joining other states in the U.S. Climate Alliance and in support of the international Paris climate agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions and increase clean energy. Under Gov. Hickenlooper’s order, Colorado will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 26 percent by 2025.
Following is a statement from Susan Nedell, the Denver-based advocate for the national, nonpartisan business group E2:
“Thanks to Gov. Hickenlooper’s leadership, Colorado now has the framework to meet the Paris climate goals and keep the state’s clean energy economy growing.
“This sends a clear signal that Colorado is open for business for clean energy, and that’s good news for the 62,000 Coloradans who now work in clean energy and for all of us who value clean air, clean water and a healthy climate.”
Earlier this year, E2 released a comprehensive clean energy jobs report that breaks down employment in renewable energy, energy efficiency and related sectors for every congressional, legislative district and county in Colorado. For details on clean energy employment in your area, see here.
E2’s Rocky Mountains Chapter was started in 2007 and today includes business leaders, investors and others across Colorado who advocate for policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment.
To speak to business leaders in your area, please contact Susan at [email protected].
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Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) is a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment. Our members have founded or funded more than 2,500 companies, created more than 600,000 jobs, and manage more than $100 billion in venture and private equity capital. For more information, see www.e2.org or follow us on Twitter at @e2org.