Green Economy Resources

NRDC Putting America First in the Clean Energy Jobs Race

A blog post from NRDC's Andy Stevenson on the future of clean energy jobs in America.

Jobs Impact of a National Renewable Electricity Standard

Report prepared by Navigant Consulting for RES Alliance for Jobs, released on February 2, 2010. Analyzes the gross employment impacts of a 25% renewable electricity standard by 2025.

Economists and Climate Change: Consensus and Open Questions

Fact sheet from the Institute for Policy Integrity on the consensus among economic experts that action is warranted to deal with climate change for economic reasons.

Clean Energy and Climate Policies Lead to Economic Growth in the United States

Fact sheet from the University of California, Berkeley on the potential economic impact of ACES.

Americans broadly support climate legislation, action in the Senate

This Aug. 18 cover letter explains that Americans across the country are demanding policies that will help us combat climate change and transition to a clean energy economy.

Studies Show Clean Energy and Climate Legislation is Affordable, Protects Consumers and Saves Millions of Barrels of Oil

Cover letter including key talking points on Energy Information Administration (EIA) report on House ACES bill from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

Energy Market and Economic Impacts of H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

Executive summary of the a report that responds to a request to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) from Chairman Henry Waxman and Chairman Edward Markey for an analysis of H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACESA).

Blue Green Alliance Letter to Senate

Aug. 3, 2009 Blue Green Alliance letter urging senators to create long-lasting, high-quality jobs and stave off the worst effects of climate change.

Repower Indiana Fact Sheet

Repower America's Indiana fact sheet page includes clean energy specs and feature stories on Indiana clean energy projects.

Developing Country Project: China

A two-page fact sheet by the Center for Clean Air Policy which outlines opportunities for substantial economic and other development-related benefits through cost-effective actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in China.

The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan

The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan plots out how the UK will meet the cut in emissions set out in the budget of 34% on 1990 levels by 2020. A 21% reduction has already been delivered – equivalent to cutting emissions entirely from four cities the size of London. Website with links to PDF report & appendix.

Responses to Misleading and Inaccurate Statements from the Opponents of Comprehensive Climate and Energy Legislation

Table with "Opponents' Fiction" and corresponding "Our Facts."

NRDC Report: A Clean Energy Economy for Missouri

This NRDC issue paper provides an analysis of the potential for renewable energy resource development in Missouri and its benefits to rural communities.

United Steelworkers Letter in Support of H.R. 2454

A June 25, 2009 letter from the United Steelworkers to members of Congress in support of the American Clean Energy and Security Act

Clean Economy Network "Competing By Leading" Open Letter to President Obama and Congress

Clean Economy Network, comprised of large and small business and energy groups from across the country, released this open letter June 23, urging the passage of climate legislation.

EDF State-Specific Facts Sheets on Clean Energy Jobs, Costs of Inaction

Link to PDFs detailing existing clean energy jobs, opportunities for the future clean energy jobs, and costs of inaction for a number of states, with more to come.

Blue Green Alliance Letter Urging Congress to Pass H.R. 2454

A June 22, 2009 letter from the Blue Green Alliance, a partnership between the United Steelworkers, Laborers' International Union of North America, Sierra Club, Natural Resource Defense Council and others in strong support of passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act.

Fact Sheets on Clean Energy Job Creation Across the Country

A corollary to the PERI report, Center for American progress page has links to fact sheets on job creation for all 50 states and D.C.

EDF: Another way to keep good jobs at home: Cap Emissions!

An EDF fact sheet with examples of how capping emissions (by passing the American Clean Energy & Security Act) would lead to job growth in a number of areas across the United States.

Ceres "Competing By Leading" Open Letter to President Obama and Congress

CERES open letter ad that ran June 10 in the Wall Street Journal, urging the passage of climate legislation.

G8 Summit 2009 Declaration: Responsible Leadership for a Sustainable Future

Declaration by Group of Eight leaders from summit in L'Aquila, Italy on June 8, 2009. Touches on green recovery, energy security in "World Economy" section. Whole section entitled "Sustainable use of natural resources: climate change, clean energy and technology."

Waxman-Markey Zeroes Renewable Energy Standard, Drops Efficiency Sharply

This CleanEnergy Footprints article digs deeper into the House Committee on Energy and Commerce's edits to the ACES bill, the "Combined Efficiency and Renewable Energy Standard."

How Capping Carbon Creates Jobs

A graphic from Environmental Defense Fund which explains how global warming legislation is linked to job creation and economic recovery.

Cost of Inaction Letter

A letter dropped on the Hill addressing the cost of not taking action on energy and climate issues.

Environmental Groups' Letter to Congress on ACES

19 environmental groups write a joint letter to members of the House of Representative urging their support of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), HR 2454, introduced by Chairman Henry Waxman on May 15, 2009.