WASHINGTON, Nov 1, 2006 -- U.S. Newswire

 

As America's energy dependence rises as a centerpiece of the national political debate, the Apollo Alliance released a report today documenting significant potential job gains from renewable power development in California.

The study, developed by the Renewable Energy Policy Project, demonstrates that the right federal and state incentives could create 95,000 new jobs in California related to manufacturing components for renewable energy projects, such as wind turbines and solar panels. In addition, thousands of California firms could benefit from the expanded manufacturing activity.

"The potential of an expanded renewable energy program will not only provide significant benefits to California, but to the nation," said Jerome Ringo, president of the Apollo Alliance. "By investing in alternative energy programs, we can end our dependence on foreign oil while also creating thousands of good, clean energy jobs here at home and re-invigorate the manufacturing sector."

The report validates claims that the renewable energy industry has the potential to create significant job gains. Similar reports also agree that California stands to gain more from the burgeoning clean energy industry than any other state.

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Editor's Note: Media representatives interested in obtaining an electronic copy of the California report can find a copy at http://www.ApolloAlliance.org

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