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The Clean Energy Bill Story You Haven't Heard
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.
Green Jobs for Black People: Victory in the House
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.
House Passes Landmark Climate Change Bill, Now Heads to Senate
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
A new report by Green for All looks at the effect a $150 billion investment would have on green jobs in the U.S.
$500M in Labor Department Grants Available for Green Job Training Programs
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.
Report touts green investment: 2,920 jobs could be created in northern Ohio
Investing $290 million in clean energy projects would create 2,920 jobs around northern Ohio, according to a new report.
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, champion of the working American
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, the Robin Hood of Silicon Valley, is America's new Queen of Green
Report: Clean energy could create 39K jobs in Tenn.
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.
Two reports see jobs boon in spending on clean energy
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 bill would produce jobs, boost economy
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.
Report: Las Vegas could be magnet for green jobs
Clean energy emphasis could produce 5,000 new jobs, says report
New reports highlight Florida clean energy job creation and impact of cap and trade legislation
Several new studies this week indicate that clean energy investments will bring benefits in Florida for job creation, consumer savings and economic opportunities. Another report says any negative economic impact from federal cap and trade legislation to limit heat-trapping gases, will be "very modest or even negligible."
Low-income communities and the clean energy bill
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.
Green Jobs Take Youth Miles High
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.
Clean-Energy Investment Could Boost Arkansas Economy, Reports Say
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
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.
Voices of the ReGeneration: Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO of Green for All
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.
Will clean energy hurt low-income Americans?
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.
