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1.26.2011

Obamas Clean Energy Future- We do big things

On 1/26/11, Barack Obama <info@barackobama.com> wrote:
> Friend --
>
> Tonight I addressed the American people on the future we face together.
>
> Though at times it may seem uncertain, it is a future that is ours to
> decide, ours to define, and ours to win.
>
> I know we will.
>
> Because, after the worst recession in decades, we see an economy growing
> again.
>
> Because, after two years of job losses, we've added private-sector jobs for
> 12 straight months -- more than 1 million in all.
>
> Because, time after time, when our resolve has been tested, we, as a nation,
> have always prevailed.
>
> Overcoming the challenges we face today requires a new vision for tomorrow.
> We will move forward together, or not at all -- for the challenges we face
> are bigger than party, and bigger than politics.
>
> Yet the story of America is this: We do big things.
>
> Just as the progress of the past two years would not have been possible
> without your hard work, we will not realize the agenda I described tonight
> without you.
>
> So as we continue this great mission together, and we set out the plans for
> how far we can go, I need to know that you are ready to work side by side
> with me once more.
>
> Will you stand with me as we strive to win the future?
>
> http://my.barackobama.com/WintheFuture5
>
> The last two years have been marked by unprecedented reforms and historic
> progress.
>
> But there is much more work to do.
>
> Moving forward, America's economic growth at home is inextricably connected
> to our competitiveness in the global community. The more products American
> companies can export, the more jobs we can create at home.
>
> This vision for the future starts with innovation, tapping into the
> creativity and imagination of our people to create the jobs and industries
> of the future. Instead of subsidizing yesterday's energy, let's invest in
> tomorrow's. It's why I challenged Congress to join me in setting a new goal:
> By 2035, 80 percent of America's electricity will come from clean energy
> sources.
>
> It means leading the world in educating our kids, giving each of our
> children the best opportunity to succeed and preparing them for the jobs of
> tomorrow.
>
> We must build a 21st century infrastructure for our country, putting
> millions of Americans to work rebuilding roads and bridges and expanding
> high-speed Internet and high-speed rail.
>
> We must reform government, making it leaner, smarter, and more transparent.
>
> And we must take responsibility for our shared debt, reining in our
> long-term deficit so we can afford the investments we need to move our
> country forward.
>
> That is the vision I laid out tonight. That is how we win the future.
>
> It is going to take a lot of work -- but I have no doubt we are up to the
> task.
>
> Half a century ago, when the Soviets beat us into space with the launch of a
> satellite called Sputnik, we had no idea how we'd beat them to the moon. The
> science wasn't there yet. NASA didn't even exist.
>
> But after investing in better research and education, we didn't just surpass
> the Soviets. We unleashed a wave of innovation that created new industries
> and millions of new jobs.
>
> This is our generation's Sputnik moment.
>
> Please stand together with me:
>
> http://my.barackobama.com/WintheFuture5
>
> It is because of each of you, who define the will of a people, that the
> state of our union is strong in the face of tough challenges. You are the
> reason our future is still bright in the face of deep uncertainty.
>
> And you are the reason I believe that future is ours to win.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Barack
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National
> Committee -- 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This
> communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

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News Release-Energy Efficiency Standards and Job Creation

NEWS RELEASE-Appliance and Equipment Standards Are a Money Maker

and Job Creator

Contact: Andrew deLaski, 617.363.9470

Steven Nadel, 202.507.4011

Media Contact: Glee Murray, 202.507.4010


Washington, D.C. (January 26, 2010): National appliance energy
efficiency standards for common household and business products
generated about 340,000 jobs in 2010, or 0.2% of the nation's jobs,
according to a report released today by the American Council for an
Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and the Appliance Standards Awareness
Project (ASAP). The energy and related utility bill savings from
standards will continue to contribute to a healthy economy over time,
and in 2030, the number of jobs generated will increase to about
380,000 jobs-an amount about equal to the number of jobs in Delaware
today.

"Last night, the President spoke about 'winning the future'," said
Steven Nadel, Executive Director of ACEEE. "Our new study shows that
cutting energy waste with strong appliance standards is a proven way
to increase domestic jobs and strengthen the American economy for the
future."

The report, Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards: A Money
Maker and Job Creator, estimates net employment and wage impacts of
U.S appliance, equipment, and lighting efficiency standards. The
standards contributing to the job creation include those put in place
between 1987 and 2010, new standards and revisions DOE will complete
by 2013, and consensus standards in pending legislation.

Appliance and equipment standards save consumers and businesses energy
because the standards increase the average efficiency of new products
relative to what the efficiency would have been without new or updated
standards. As a result, consumers and businesses spend less money on
utility bills. This moves money from the utility sector, with
relatively few jobs per dollar of revenue, to other sectors that have
higher jobs per dollar of revenue. As existing standards affect more
product purchases, and as new standards take effect, the number of
jobs generated will increase along with energy bill savings.

"If we want more jobs and more money in the hands of our small
businesses and families, we need to waste less energy," said Skip
Laitner, report co-author and Economic and Social Analysis Program
Director of ACEEE. "This report demonstrates that investing in
lighting, appliance, and equipment standards makes our economy
stronger and helps get Americans back to work."

These existing and new standards also are making a big contribution to
U.S. efforts to reduce energy use, with savings growing to 6.1 quads a
year in 2030, or roughly enough to meet the total energy needs of
one-quarter[1] of all U.S. households for a year. Standards cover a
wide range of consumer and commercial products, ranging from
refrigerators, to light bulbs, to commercial air conditioners, to
industrial motors.

"Appliance standards have long had bipartisan support," said Rachel
Gold, lead author of the report and an ACEEE researcher. "The jobs
mentioned in this study are a result of standards legislation signed
by Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush."

The Obama administration has already updated many important standards
and additional improved standards are under development.

In order to reach the level of employment estimated in the report,
Congress must pass the consensus appliance standards contained in the
Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act (INCAAA)
of 2010, a bill with broad support but not yet enacted into law. This
agreement, negotiated by manufacturers and efficiency advocates, would
provide market certainty for manufacturers and energy savings for
consumers and would generate over 1.1 quadrillion BTUs of energy
savings in 2030, about the annual energy use of the state of Oregon.
In addition, DOE must follow through on scheduled updates to existing
standards.

"With unemployment still way too high, jobs are on everyone's mind
right now," said Andrew deLaski, Executive Director of ASAP. "Our
study shows that the energy-saving standards created by Congress and
DOE are one policy we know is already helping to bring down long-term
unemployment."

[1] Total residential household energy consumption = 21.68 quads,
according to EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2010.


###

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of
promoting economic prosperity, energy security, and environmental
protection. ACEEE was involved in the legislation establishing federal
efficiency standards, and has been active in all rulemakings since
then. For information about ACEEE and its programs, publications, and
conferences, contact ACEEE, 529 14th Street N.W., Suite 600,
Washington, D.C. 20045 or visit aceee.org.


The Appliance Standards Awareness Project is dedicated to increasing
awareness of and support for cost-effective appliance and equipment
efficiency standards. Founded in 1999, ASAP is led by a steering
committee that includes representatives from energy efficiency
organizations, the environmental community, consumer groups,
utilities, and state government. See standardsASAP.org.

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St Louis Green Economy and Job Career Opportunities

St. Louis Green Confluence

Come Visit the Green Career Opportunity Showcase Thursday, January 27, 2011


at the Saint Louis University Center for Sustainability

This free event connects employers, educators, public policy makers
and citizens for the future of our region's green economy

January 26-27, 2011-at the Saint Louis University Center
for Sustainability

Green Economy Symposium
Wednesday, January 26

* Speakers, panels and video presentations
addressing the green economy and
workforce in our region

Green Career Opportunity Showcase
Thursday, January 27

* Exhibits from green employers, educational
institutions and job training centers
* Green skills and training classes

Learn More
Register Online at
-http://stlouisgreen.com/jobs/jobs-education/green-confluence/register

For questions contact Stephanie Morris at (314) 835-9900
or email confluence@stlouisgreenjobs.com.
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Wind is Clean Energy Production-Free Webinar

You may be interested in participating in this webinar being hosted by
the New England Wind Energy Education Project (NEWEEP), addressing
shadow flicker (even if you are not in New England). It is scheduled
for 1-2:30 p.m. ET on 2/10, is free of charge, and is geared to
inform:general public, local officials, state regulators, facility
siting decision-makers, policy-makers, and others interested in a
review of objective information on the impacts of wind energy.

The New England Wind Energy Education Project (NEWEEP) is pleased to
invite your participation in our upcoming Webinar on "Understanding
the Current Science, Regulation, and Mitigation of Shadow Flicker"
scheduled for Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET.

This is the fifth in a series of free Webinars funded by the DOE Wind
Powering America Initiative. The Webinar will include a panel of
experts in the fields of visual assessment, landscape architecture,
and environmental planning with a question and answer session.

The Webinar is designed for attendance by the general public, local
officials, state regulators, facility siting decision-makers,
policy-makers, and others interested in a review of objective
information on the impacts of wind energy.

Key Discussion Topics & Speakers

Speakers

* Thomas Priestley, Senior Environmental Planner, CH2MHill
* Matthew Allen, Principal, Saratoga Associates
* Richard Lampeter, Senior Scientist, Epsilon Associates

Discussion Topics

The presentations and discussion will provide Webinar participants
with an understanding of:

* What shadow flicker is, and how it is created;
* The methodologies used to forecast when, where, and how much
shadow flicker will occur;
* How forecasted data are analyzed to estimate the potential
impact on nearby receptors;
* The current landscape of state and local regulations, ordinances
and guidance documents, and their role in the wind project permitting
process;
* Available mitigation and management practices; and,
* Areas in need of additional research and analysis.

RSVP and Log-in Information
To register for the NEWEEP Webinar #5, please e-mail rsvp@neweep.com

To receive log-in instructions and dial-in phone number, you must
RSVP. Please include your name, organization, and state. Your RSVP
will ensure that we reserve the correct number of phone lines.

Background


Good decisions require good information; the goal of the NEWEEP
Webinar series is to provide the public with objective information on
which to make informed decisions about proposed wind energy projects
throughout the New England region by:

* Collecting and disseminating accurate, objective information on
critical wind energy issues impacting market acceptance of the
hundreds of land-based and offshore wind development projects proposed
in the region
* Encouraging the market's acceptance of appropriately-sited wind
energy generation

The New England Wind Energy Education Project is a project funded by
the U.S. Department of Energy Wind Powering America Initiative under a
two-year grant. NEWEEP is directed by a Steering Committee consisting
of New England state agencies, regional and national research
organizations and New England's regional grid operator, who have
committed to participate in the project. NEWEEP is neither
industry-funded nor industry-driven. The project consists of an 8-part
Webinar series and an in-person conference.

The objectives of the NEWEEP Webinar series include:

· Cutting through the clutter of competing, conflicting, and
sometimes misleading information on critical issues pertaining to wind
energy generation

· Helping to address concerns in communities where wind
projects are proposed

· Identifying areas for future research ("data gaps")

Find audio visual files and transcripts of past Webinars.

Upcoming NEWEEP Events

STAY TUNED for registration information on the 6th NEWEEP Webinar,
"Impact of Wind Turbines on Birds, Bats and Wildlife." Date and time
to be announced soon.

NEWEEP Conference - June 7, 2011, Best Western Royal Plaza,
Marlborough, MA. Registration information coming soon. Send inquiries
to info@neweep.com

Questions? Please email info@neweep.com.
We look forward to your participation.

Best regards,

The NEWEEP Team

Wind Powering America Initiative

Dwight Bailey, U.S. Department of Energy
Ian Baring-Gould, National Renewable Energy Laboratory


Steering Committee Partners

* National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
* Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF)
* Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (CEC)
* University of Massachusetts - Wind Energy Center (WEC)
* Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC)
* ISO-New England (ISO-NE)
* Utility Wind Integration Group (UWIG)
* Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
* Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER)
* Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA)
* New Hampshire Office of Energy & Planning (OEP)
* Renewable Energy New England (RENEW)

Project Coordinators

* Sustainable Energy Advantage, LLC (SEA)

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