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November 5, 2024

Employment & Economic Impact

‘Lithium Valley’ Could Accelerate California EV Sector Growth
California’s job growth in electric transportation is accelerating, a trend that could be further fueled by extraction of lithium from the Salton Sea.
Solar Jobs Fall in 2020 as Capacity Sees Record Rise
Solar jobs fell to 231,474 last year, their lowest level since 2015, in response to lockdowns that halted most residential and commercial installations.
Offshore Wind Industry Working to Include MWBEs
The U.S. offshore wind industry is experiencing new pressure to include minority/women-owned business enterprises in their immense supply chains.
Co-ops Want Level Playing Field for Clean Energy Incentives
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association is lobbying Washington for direct-pay clean energy incentives and debt relief.
Biden Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Clean Energy
Biden’s infrastructure plan includes a 10-year extension of the ITC for solar and storage, a new Grid Deployment Authority at DOE.
Global Energy Transition Needs Speed, Worker Safeguards
Speed and fairness must be watchwords of the global energy transition, said experts gathered in advance of the UN Climate Change Conference.
RIPUC Rejects Program for Low-income Customers
The Rhode Island PUC rejected a proposal from National Grid to remove barriers for low-income customers to access clean energy.
Calif. Worries High Rates Could Hurt Climate Efforts
California’s energy policy leaders came together to weigh the potential impact of the state’s sharply rising electricity rates on its electrification goals.
Developer to Use Union Labor for New Jersey OSW Project
The developer of a proposed offshore wind project in New Jersey has signed an agreement to employ union workers for construction and operation.
NY Needs ZEV Job Training, Strategy, Officials Say
New York’s push to electrify transportation will require a “massive” job training effort and public policies focused on putting more EVs on the road.

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