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E2 @e2.org · 1d

Another day, another cancelled clean energy project costing Brownsville, Tennessee 190 jobs. As our Clean Jobs America report proved, the clean energy economy outpaced the overall American economy last year, growing 3 times as fast: www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

E2 @e2.org · 1d

Our 2025 Clean Energy Jobs Report includes numbers on the #cleanenergy industry’s exclusion.

Long-term industry growth must expand opportunities for women and people of color. Dive into the demographics of clean energy jobs in America: cleanjobsamerica.e2.org

Every Day, nearly 3.5 Million Americans Across 3,000 Counties and All 50 States Go to Work Building the U.S. Clean Energy Economy.

E&E News: DOE adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list

E2 @e2.org · 2d

Banning words won't help Trump lower energy costs for voters. Via @POLITICO: Among 22 states that drew higher-than-average shares of their power from wind and solar, 17 had below-average electricity prices in June, according to EIA data. 13 of those green-heavy, low-cost states backed Trump in 2024.

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E2 @e2.org · 2d

E2 members know that:
👮 Policing language won't help businesses employ more Americans and lower energy costs for every household 🏠
☀️ &💨 #Cleanenergy is cheaper and faster to deploy than dirty fossil fuels ⛽
📈 #EnergyEfficiency is responsible for nearly 70% of all clean energy jobs in the US👷‍♀️

E2 @e2.org · 2d

Last week, the Trump administration took its war on #cleanenergy to the keyboard, ordering the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to avoid using words like "clean energy" "tax credits" and "climate change" (& more).

Banned words list: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...

It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.

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E2 @e2.org · 5d

Sector-by-sector analysis available in our full report: cleanjobsamerica.e2.org

Every Day, nearly 3.5 Million Americans Across 3,000 Counties and All 50 States Go to Work Building the U.S. Clean Energy Economy.

E2 @e2.org · 5d

Despite a slight dip in 2024, employment in #CleanVehicles has seen a 50% increase since 2020.

Automakers continue to scale up #EV production.

North Carolina solar EPC Blue Ridge Power laying off 500+ people

E2 @e2.org · 6d

Recent layoff announcements: 1.) www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/09/blue...

2.) www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

Blue Ridge Power, the North Carolina-based engineering, procurement and construction subsidiary of solar developer Pine Gate Renewables, will reportedly

www.solarpowerworldonline.com

Clean Economy Works | Tracking New Clean Energy Projects Across U.S.

E2 @e2.org · 6d

Last month, North Carolina lost more than 1,500 jobs -- both current & planned -- thanks to the GOP's rush to rescind #cleanenergy support.

"It's disappointing and unsurprising" - Republican Senator from NC, Thom Tillis, told POLITICO on Tuesday.

Update coming soon: e2.org/announcements/

Tracking new clean economy projects, expansions, and production announced across America since the Inflation Reduction Act

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New California law could expand energy trading across the West

E2 @e2.org · 7d

E2 members & partners advocated for legislation that could save ratepayers billions and support the growth of #renewableenergy. #WorkWithUsWednesday

Check out analysis @canarymedia.com: www.canarymedia.com/articles/ene...

Backers of a Western trading market say it could save billions and boost renewables. After years of delays, California is moving forward with the idea.

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E2 @e2.org · 7d

Which states are building the most clean energy infrastructure? Clean Jobs America breaks it down: cleanjobsamerica.e2.org

Every Day, nearly 3.5 Million Americans Across 3,000 Counties and All 50 States Go to Work Building the U.S. Clean Energy Economy.

E2 @e2.org · 7d

The foundation of America is built by #cleanenergy #workers. Nearly 2.2 million manufacturing and construction jobs are supported by clean energy.

New federal clean energy policies hamper some Illinois companies

E2 @e2.org · 9d

#MemberMonday is a chance to spotlight three business leaders who understand that #cleanenergy jobs are good for the economy and environment.

E2 analysis & members both featured in this recent Chicago Sun Times piece: chicago.suntimes.com/energy/2025/...

The state ranked 10th in the U.S. for clean energy jobs in 2024, but growth has dimmed after passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill in July.

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E2 @e2.org · 9d

Efficiency steers the market. #EnergyEfficiency that is. More than 270,000 energy efficiency jobs have been added since 2020, the largest employer of the #cleaneconomy.

Read the full report: on.e2.org/3jVCggq

E2 @e2.org · 12d

E2's Bob Keefe joined #cleantech leader Ann Davlin on stage at #ClimateWeekNYC to launch the Tech for Innovation & Energy Alliance.

Start-ups & Fortunate 500 companies need policy solutions to boost clean energy, reinvigorate American #innovation, and build a competitive workforce: tech-ie.org

E&E News: DOE to pull back $13B from clean energy projects

E2 @e2.org · 13d

🙄 The lack of federal leadership pushing states to the forefront of the #cleanenergy revolution: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday the money “was slated to go out to subsidize wind, solar, and batteries and electric vehicles."

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E2 @e2.org · 13d

The Trump administration is taking a backseat on climate leadership. Micaela Preskill, E2's State Advocacy Director, checks in from #ClimateWeekNYC to share how states are stepping up to fill the void.

🔜 Stay tuned for our Clean Jobs Midwest report in October.

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E2 @e2.org · 14d

E2 members understand the synergy between a healthy environment and strong economy, especially regarding the harms of GHG emissions.

More than 175 business leaders and investors signed onto our letter urging the EPA to reverse course on their proposed Endangerment Finding stance: on.e2.org/424ksWp

E2 @e2.org · 14d

Clean jobs are lifting up the American economy: cleanjobsamerica.e2.org

Every Day, nearly 3.5 Million Americans Across 3,000 Counties and All 50 States Go to Work Building the U.S. Clean Energy Economy.

E&E News: Offshore wind scores rare win in Trump era

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E2 @e2.org · 14d

Clean energy jobs strengthen both local economies and America's energy system...but there’s no guarantee that this win-win for our communities and climate will continue, as E2 Executive Director Bob Keefe explains from the ground at #ClimateWeekNYC.

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E2 @e2.org · 15d

Speaking of job growth, we're keeping our 👀 on the Revolution Wind project and the hundreds of #cleanenergy jobs it continues to support...so long as the latest temporary injunction holds up.

Offshore 💨 #windpower winning in court: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...

Revolution Wind will continue construction after a judge lifted a stop-work order he called "the height of arbitrary and capricious action."

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E2 @e2.org · 15d

Read the full report here: cleanjobsamerica.e2.org

Every Day, nearly 3.5 Million Americans Across 3,000 Counties and All 50 States Go to Work Building the U.S. Clean Energy Economy.