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Clean energy is a powerful driver of economic development and the industry is growing faster than the overall economy. Advancing clean energy diversifies our economy, creates innovative business opportunities, drives job creation, and leads to real energy independence. The entire clean energy pipeline—from manufacturing to installation—is bringing needed capital investment and economic benefits to communities across the country.
Show policymakers, site selectors, and others that your community welcomes clean energy investments by adopting an economic development statement.
CHAMBERS IN ACTION
Click below to see examples from around the country.
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“Our geography places us at the forefront of the offshore wind industry in America. The shallow waters along New Jersey’s stretch of the Atlantic Ocean create the ideal environment for offshore wind turbines. The New Jersey Wind Port, located on the Eastern shore of the Delaware River in Lower Alloways Creek, is the nation’s first purpose-built offshore wind port. The facility provides essential staging, assembly, and manufacturing activities related to offshore wind projects on the East Coast. The New Jersey Wind Port signifies our dedication to becoming a hub for offshore wind projects. and growing the South Jersey economy.”
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“Our region is positioned to become a leader in the smart cities, electric vehicle, battery tech and solar sectors. Companies looking to lower emissions and reduce carbon footprint for themselves, and their customers have invested over $11.5 billion in Georgia since 2018. With innovation centers bringing creative solutions to energy sustainability and students graduating with a deep understanding of the possibilities ahead, Atlanta is ready and unleashing the technology to create resilient communities for generations to come.”
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“From the manufacturing of electric vehicle charging stations to solar panels and wind turbines, Michigan is a national leader in clean energy investments. The state’s clean energy sector, powered by Michigan’s growing EV industry, also leads the Midwest in the number of clean energy workers. Additionally, Michigan is ranked as the best state for climate change when considering drought, extreme heat, wildfires, flooding and climate change preparedness. Michigan's Renewable Energy Credits program provides businesses with an inexpensive way to support renewable energy by matching energy use with credits from wind and solar energy, giving businesses a low-cost way to offsetting their carbon footprint.”
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Natural Resources & Renewable Energy Innovations
“Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania have been energy capitals since the middle of the 19th century when Westinghouse Electric Corporation was founded. The region continues to offer valuable natural gas resources but is now also focused on renewable energy sources, such as hydropower, nuclear energy, geothermal energy and biofuels.
Energy companies in Pittsburgh continue to maximize the region’s natural gas and resources while supporting new businesses and innovations in renewable energy as well as energy storage and efficiency. Pittsburgh is home to the future of energy, where technologies are being developed today to power America’s energy needs.
With energy consumption on the rise, diversifying sources of energy while focusing on sustainability and renewable energy is more important than ever. Energy companies have found the perfect location in the Pittsburgh area due to industry support from government-owned facilities, nearby universities and nonprofits”
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A Business Vision for Utah’s Energy Future
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Business Vision for Utah’s Energy Future is the outcome of eleven focus groups with policymakers, college and university students, and business representatives from a wide swatch of sectors.
“Utah’s business community envisions an energy future that places Utah at the center of the nation’s energy transition by harmonizing and balancing environmental and economic progress to ensure a low-carbon energy future that remains affordable, reliable, and sustainable. This vision, which will benefit from Utah’s diverse energy portfolio including abundant renewable energy, will set Utah apart from other states.”
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