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The Clean Energy Bill Story You Haven't Heard Jun 30, 2009 The Huffington Post

In these days following the House of Representatives' passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), there's a wide range of opinions on the implications of this massive bill - particularly among progressive and environmental groups.

House Passes Landmark Climate Change Bill, Now Heads to Senate Jun 26, 2009 GreenBiz.com

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a sweeping climate change bill today that will significantly change the way Americans use and produce energy.

$150 billion = 1.7 million green jobs Jun 26, 2009 Mother Nature Network

A new report by Green for All looks at the effect a $150 billion investment would have on green jobs in the U.S.

Green Jobs for Black People: Victory in the House Jun 26, 2009 Jack & Jill Politics

Today, the House passed a major and historic clean energy bill (ACES). In the midst of all the Michael Jackson coverage, you may miss a little-engine-that-could story of how a group of unlikely allies secured key “equity provisions” in the bill. It also shows that Green for All remains a potent force for good even as founder Van Jones has moved into the White House and Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, the new CEO of Green For All, has led us to a big win for the African-American community at large.

$500M in Labor Department Grants Available for Green Job Training Programs Jun 24, 2009 Reuters

Grant competitions opened today for $500 million in Recovery Act funds for training programs that will help retool the U.S. workforce for a clean energy economy.

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, champion of the working American Jun 22, 2009 The Stimulist

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, the Robin Hood of Silicon Valley, is America's new Queen of Green

Report touts green investment: 2,920 jobs could be created in northern Ohio Jun 20, 2009 The Morning Journal

Investing $290 million in clean energy projects would create 2,920 jobs around northern Ohio, according to a new report.

Green projects create extra benefits - jobs Jun 19, 2009 The Tennessean

Reports cite value of investments

Two reports see jobs boon in spending on clean energy Jun 19, 2009 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Two reports released Thursday project that if $150 billion were spent annually on clean energy rather than fossil fuels, the United States would see a net gain of 1.7 million jobs each year.

Report: Clean energy could create 39K jobs in Tenn. Jun 19, 2009 Nashville Business Journal

Tennessee could create some 39,000 jobs and bring in $3 billion in investment revenue as the result of a $150 billion investment in a clean energy economy, according to two reports released Thursday.

Reports: Clean-energy shift adds jobs Jun 19, 2009 The News-Sentinel

State could get 38,000, environmental groups say.

Report: Clean energy bill would produce jobs, boost economy Jun 19, 2009 Missourinet

As clean energy and climate legislation moves through Congress, new data show that a $2.9 billion investment would create 36,000 new jobs in Missouri.

More Studies Extol Virtues of Green Jobs Jun 18, 2009 The New York Times

Following on the heels of a study from the Pew Charitable Trusts last week, two more reports from a broad coalition of environmental groups and research institutes suggest that clean-energy investments have the potential to kick-start the economy and employ millions of workers — particularly those at the lower end of the economic scale.

Low-income communities and the clean energy bill Jun 18, 2009 Jack & Jill Politics

In “Green Prosperity”, top economists further confirm what we already know: Investments in clean energy are good for low-income people and the U.S economy.

Report: Las Vegas could be magnet for green jobs Jun 18, 2009 Las Vegas Sun

Clean energy emphasis could produce 5,000 new jobs, says report

Clean-Energy Investment Could Boost Arkansas Economy, Reports Say Jun 18, 2009 ArkansasBusiness.com

Several environmental and energy groups released reports Thursday that detail what clean energy and climate legislation moving through Congress could mean for the state.

Green Economy Investments Bring 300 Percent More Jobs, Reports Find Jun 18, 2009 GreenBiz.com

Two new reports on the impacts of moving to a low-carbon economy show putting money toward energy efficiency, building retrofits and renewable energy projects can create 1.7 million new jobs, significantly more than the same investment in fossil fuel industries.

Will clean energy hurt low-income Americans? Jun 18, 2009 Anderson Cooper 360

A common argument among opponents of strong climate and energy legislation is that transitioning to clean energy will hurt the economy and low-income Americans.

Green Jobs Take Youth Miles High Jun 18, 2009 Sojourners

When La’Kyla Byrd cleared trails and tended to trees in Denver’s City Park this past year as a member of Mile High Youth Corps, she also cleared a path for herself and three siblings out of the violent and drug-infested neighborhood of their childhood into college and service-oriented futures.

Voices of the ReGeneration: Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO of Green for All Jun 18, 2009 ReGeneration

We recently had the chance to ask Ms. Ellis-Lamkins a few questions about Green For All, her role in the organization, and what is next for the movement. We naturally jumped at the opportunity.