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http://www.e2.org 24-06-2009 22:22:37
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While U.S. policy retreats from EV innovationāthe fastest growing job sector in the entire energy economyāChinese EV exports are up 48% this year. Congressā megabill gives our top competitor a leg up while stalling job growth at home. on.e2.org/4kuMAZg via Clarence Leong

The White House says the new energy law will āturbochargeā production. But rooftop solarāup 1,800% since 2010ānow faces 84,000 job losses, many in red states, as tax credits vanish. āThe little guy gets squeezed again,ā says one CEO. on.e2.org/44szmY6 via Christa Marshall








Rural America was driving the clean energy boomāand benefiting from it. Now, 271 rural wind + solar projects across 40 states are at risk under Congress' new megabill, which could raise electricity prices by 9.2% nationwide. on.e2.org/4lAyfLV via Julia Tilton


California powers the 4th largest economy on Earth with over 67% clean energy. But Congress' new megabill puts that in jeopardyārisking 35,700 solar jobs tied to 25 manufacturing sites and 11 major generation projects. on.e2.org/4502DZg via Alejandro Lazo



Policy uncertainty already wiped out $11.7B in clean energy projects in GOP districts this year. Now Congressā megabill will accelerate job losses and higher energy costs. āCongress is turning its back on thousands of American workers." on.e2.org/40BA03e via Kelsey Tamborrino