The Clean Energy Jobs Initiative, a plan to jump-start California's clean energy business sector and spur job creation in California.
33% Renewable Portfolio StandardMeasure by Senator Joe Simitian: Requires both public and private energy providers to procure 33 percent of California's electricity from renewable resources (wind, solar, geothermal, etc.) by 2020. |
Streamlined Siting for Renewable Energy ProjectsMeasure by Assembly Member V. Manuel Pérez: Reduces red tape, expediting the siting and construction of renewable energy projects throughout California. |
Career Technical EducationMeasure by Senator Darrell Steinberg: Aligns high school curriculum with high-demand jobs in emerging markets. Grant funding would be provided to high schools for delivering the skills and knowledge students need for successful employment in clean energy field. Such curriculum restructuring will also encourage students to stay in school because they'll know they're gaining real-world skills from their studies. |
Economic Incentives to Increase Energy EfficiencyMeasure by Assembly Member Nancy Skinner: Uses a portion of state ratepayer funds to provide loan guarantees for residents and small business owners investing in energy efficiency and renewable technologies on homes and commercial property. Reducing loan risk also reduces loan interest rates, increasing demand for energy improvements which in turn increases production and the jobs that come with it. |
Becoming a global leader in developing and sustaining the emerging market of clean technologyThe state Economic Development Department indicates that California already has more than 500,000 clean tech/clean energy jobs. The Wall Street Journal reports that California also is home to seven of the nation's "Top Ten Clean Tech" companies. In addition, according to clean energy economic researchers, California holds a substantial lead over its nearest state competitors in national rankings of clean energy leadership and performance. Over the last five years, more than $9 billion in venture capital has flowed into California to fuel the clean energy marketplace, creating new businesses and thousands of new jobs. Some estimate an additional 700,000 jobs could be created in this sector over the next nine years if these private investments are combined with sound policy improvements. In his State of the Union address, the President announced his budget will include substantial investments in clean energy research and technology, as well as setting a "man on the moon" goal of generating 80 percent of America's electricity from clean energy sources by 2035. California will work to do its part to help the country meet the President's goal. |
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