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The Clean Energy Economy



The Clean Energy Economy: California

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PRESS RELEASE: California Clean Energy Economy Jobs Grew Faster than Overall Jobs – Pew Charitable Trusts, June 10, 2009

California has the largest clean energy economy of the 50 states. Jobs in this sector grew at a faster rate than total jobs in the Golden State between 1998 and 2007. California's clean energy economy has been driven by significant investment, attracting more than $6.5 billion in venture capital in the past three years. It also has been driven by public policies, from financial incentives for clean energy development and energy efficiency to renewable portfolio and energy efficiency standards. California's Green Building Action Plan—a goal for public buildings to be 20 percent more energy efficient by 2015—could save the state $100 million annually

 

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