energy jobs

jobs multiplier effect?

LNG exports are projected to produce annual increases in revenue to federal, state and local governments of between $6.4 billion to $9.3 billion in the base scenario to $27.9 billion to $40.4 billion in the high-export scenario by 2035.[read more]

California Energy

California? It used to be mentioned in the same breath as oil giants Texas and Alaska, but oil production is down 21 percent since 2001 and it has slipped out of the top-three tier of oil-producing states.[read more]

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An analysis from the US Department of Energy (DOE), reports smart grid projects created nearly $7 billion total economic output, nearly 50,000 jobs, and over $1 billion in government tax revenue.[read more]

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Solar energy is not a complete solution today in China, but the leadership is quite intelligent about technology and science and engineering. They have a clear a strategy baked into five-year plans. China is going to stay committed.[read more]

Keystone XL construction

The Keystone XL pipeline is squarely in President Obama’s court. He should approve the full project – for the jobs, economic lift and strengthened energy security this shovel-ready project would provide for our country.[read more]

pro-Keystone Rally

The economic and energy market reasons for approving the full Keystone XL pipeline are strong. Energy activity equals jobs, income and spinoff economic activity.[read more]

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Economic, energy and environmental considerations figure into the answer, but ultimately the president is charged with determining whether Keystone XL will make our country stronger and safer without impacting the environment.[read more]

solar energy jobs

The U.S. solar energy industry installed 90,000 solar systems last year, bringing 3,313 megawatts of capacity on-line. That growth in installations boosted solar employment by 13.2 percent.[read more]

clean energy jobs

How do we get to 100% clean energy? I believe the fastest way is to allow more people to participate in building the clean energy economy. I believe the fastest way is to do what we do best: democratize.[read more]

Keystone XL supporters

To hear the other side, you’d think the Keystone XL pipeline project would be nearly 1,200 miles of all pain, no gain for the United States. No rewards? The State Department has reviewed Keystone four times and finds rewards aplenty.[read more]

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Strong breezes continue to swirl in the rapidly growing global wind energy industry. But, despite the industry challenges and global economy, installations reached record levels in 2012, displaying the industry’s resiliency.[read more]

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Thanks to ample shale reserves, the combination of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling and a tax system that encourages development, Pennsylvania’s economy weathered the recession.[read more]

solar wind tower

Solar Energy, Inc. is attempting to build a massive downdraft tower reaching 2,250 feet in height and 500 feet in width. If approved, this colossal structure would be able to generate 600 megawatt hours of electricity.[read more]

solar energy job creation

The sun is our most abundant resource, shining enough rays on the United States every day to more than power us for 10 years. Coal, oil, and gas combined can’t come close to matching that.[read more]

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The energy industry may be booming, but the amount of skilled workers seems to be dwindling. The industry is looking at a possible shortage of employees within the next decade.[read more]