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New Study Estimates Economic Impact of Delayed Energy Projects in Trillions
A study released last week by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that the delay of renewable energy projects across the U.S. due to regulatory and legal barriers is potentially costing the nation more than $575 billion. The Chamber estimates that construction of the 351 projects included in the study could generate nearly 2 million jobs per year. And indirect economic and employment benefits if the projects were built and operated for 20 years were found to be in the trillions.
Posted on March 15, 2011
Categories California Politics Energy & Clean Tech Also tagged Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan, DRECP, Jerry Brown, Jessyca Sheehan, Mojave Desert, Native American tribes, solar projects, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Leave a comment
Categories California Politics Energy & Clean Tech Also tagged Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan, DRECP, Jerry Brown, Jessyca Sheehan, Mojave Desert, Native American tribes, solar projects, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Leave a comment
New Agreement Seeks to Keep Clean Energy Projects on Track
Categories California Politics Energy & Clean Tech | Also tagged clean tech, energy, energy finance, energy policy, green energy, Solyndra | Leave a comment