CLEAN ENERGY/GREEN JOBS BILLS = JOBS + MONEY
	Organization: PennFuture    Date Posted: 02/17/10    Originally Published: 02/05/10
	Contact: Christine Knapp / 215-545-9692 http://www.pennfuture.org/     knapp@pennfuture.org Short Description: A new study underscores how vital it is for the General Assembly to pass the Clean Energy and Green Jobs legislation, House Bill 80, sponsored by Representatives Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) and Chris Ross (R-Chester), or Senate Bill 92, sponsored by Senator Ted Erickson (R-Delaware). The bills would increase Pennsylvania's renewable energy standards. The study predicts that the Clean Energy/ Green Jobs bills would create 129,000 jobs, and add $26.2 billion in economic output and $5.5 billion in earnings to Pennsylvania's economy compared to relying on fossil fuels to meet our electricity needs. Additionally, it found that increasing the supply of renewable energy would exert downward pressure on electricity prices and save between $1.9 and $4.6 billion for Pennsylvania consumers. In other words, passing this legislation would create jobs, boost the economy, and save consumers money compared to not passing the bill. Long Description: The study, "Assessment of a 15 Percent Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard," was released Monday by the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies. It was prepared by Black & Veatch, a leading and nationally recognized global engineering, consulting and construction company. The study evaluated the impact of raising the Tier I clean energy requirements of Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) law from 8 percent to 15 percent, including a 3 percent set-aside for solar energy Originally Published: 02/05/10