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NEW REPORT: More Than 400,000 New Clean Energy Jobs Have Been Created Since IRA Passage
January 14, 2025
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ICYMI: Gov. Evers Highlights Clean Energy Jobs in State of the State Address
Madison, WI – During last night’s State of the State Address, Governor Tony Evers highlighted Wisconsin’s successes in job and apprenticeship programs, including a new program with the US Climate Alliance. The Governor celebrated the state’s highest enrollment in registered programs in 100 years. He went on to share, “We’re partnering with over 20 bipartisan states through […]
January 23, 2025
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ICYMI: If Donald Trump Kills America’s Clean Energy Economy, We All Lose
Lansing, Mich. – With Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans in control of Congress, we are at a critical crossroads when it comes to protecting our nation’s growing clean energy economy. If we surrender now, we will cede the future of key industries to China and other competitors. Michigan Republican Congressman John James recently noted that “we must […]
January 23, 2025
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ICYMI: POLITICO, More Republicans back IRA tax credits in reconciliation fight
Washington, D.C. — Since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, more than 400,000 good-paying clean energy jobs have been created, the majority benefiting Republican districts.
January 23, 2025
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Trump’s Nominees for Interior, Energy, and EPA Have Doubled Down on Raising Costs and Limiting Choices for the American Public
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) advanced the nominations of Doug Burgum to be Secretary of the Interior and Chris Wright to be Secretary of Energy to the full Senate for consideration.
January 23, 2025
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Trump’s Day One Actions Put Americans at Risk
Washington, D.C. – Today, Donald Trump was sworn into office after a campaign where he promised oil and gas CEOs “a deal” - that in exchange for a billion dollars in contributions, he’d gut clean energy investments starting on day one of his presidency.
January 20, 2025
Lee Zeldin Falls Short on Pledging to Protect Air, Water, and American Jobs
Washington, D.C. — Today, Trump’s pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lee Zeldin, appeared before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. In response to the hearing, Climate Power executive director Lori Lodes issued the following statement:
January 16, 2025
Burgum Must Protect American Jobs Over Oil and Gas Interests
Washington, D.C. — Today, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, appeared before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
January 16, 2025
Wright Must Make Real Commitments to Protect Jobs and Lower Costs
Washington, D.C. — Today, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, appeared before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
January 15, 2025
NUEVO INFORME: Desde la aprobación de la IRA se han creado 400.000 nuevos empleos en energías limpias
Los nuevos puestos de trabajo creados por las inversiones en energías limpias benefician sobre todo a los distritos representados por republicanos. WASHINGTON — Según el último informe de Climate Power sobre el auge de las energías limpias, en menos de dos años y medio desde la aprobación de la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación, […]
January 14, 2025
NEW REPORT: More Than 400,000 New Clean Energy Jobs Have Been Created Since IRA Passage
Washington, D.C. – According to Climate Power’s latest clean energy boom report, in less than two and a half years since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act more than 400,000 new clean energy jobs and over $422 billion in investments across 48 states and Puerto Rico have been announced.
January 14, 2025