USA - AWEA Statement on House Action on Energy and Climate Legislation

With a vote on the American Clean Energy and Security Act approaching in the U.S. House of Representatives, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today released the following statement from AWEA CEO Denise Bode:

"The wind energy industry is very grateful for the leadership of Chairmen Waxman and Markey in bringing this legislation to the House floor and we support its passage. Their commitment to supporting development of America’s clean, renewable energy resources has been critical to moving the Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) through committee and on to the next phase of the legislative process.

"We look forward to continuing to work with Chairmen Waxman and Markey and other supporters on Capitol Hill to strengthen the RES and take advantage of the historic opportunity to create new American manufacturing jobs that is presented by the rapid expansion of the global wind energy industry. We urgently need a strong RES to remain competitive with Europe and China, both of which have strong and binding renewable energy commitments, in the race to secure those jobs. With a strong RES in place, we can continue to lead the world’s new energy economy, keep jobs and investment right here in the U.S. and demonstrate our commitment to solving global climate change."

About the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA):
AWEA is the national trade association of America’s wind industry, with more than 1,900 member companies, including global leaders in wind power and energy development, wind turbine manufacturing, component and service suppliers, and the world’s largest wind power trade show. AWEA is the voice of wind energy in the U.S., promoting renewable energy to power a cleaner, stronger America.

For more information please conatct Trevor Sievert at ts@windfair.net