The leaders of America’s solar and wind energy trade associations will hold a joint news teleconference to highlight immediate action needed to achieve President-elect Obama’s vision for alternative energy. The two executives will discuss the impact of the global economic crisis on the renewable energy industries and the urgent need for immediate Congressional action to ensure that the momentum these industries have built up over the past decade continues.
The solar and wind industries have experienced record-breaking growth in recent years and demonstrated their ability to create tens of thousands of jobs. But projects are now being put on hold and workers laid off because available tax incentives are ineffective in current financial market conditions.
The two industry leaders will also discuss prospects for help in economic recovery legislation now being developed. President-elect Obama and many members of the 111th Congress have expressed a desire for quick action to support growth in renewable energy investment, recognizing the key role that renewables can play in addressing some of our nation’s most pressing challenges: economic recovery, energy independence, and global climate change.
About AWEA
AWEA is the national trade association of America’s wind industry, with more than 1,800 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. More information on wind energy is available at the AWEA Web site: www.awea.org.
About SEIA
Solar Energy Industries Association is the national trade association of more than 800 solar energy manufacturers, project developers, distributors, contractors, installers, architects, consultants and financiers. Established in 1974, SEIA works to expand the use of solar technologies in the global marketplace, strengthen research and development, remove market barriers, and improve education and outreach for solar. Learn more at www.seia.org.
