Green Jobs
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Editor's Note: Renewable Energy
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by Horace Johns
- Pros and cons of various energy sources in light of global climate change [more]
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Greening an Economy with the Blues
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by James Neeley, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
- Tennessee's challenge during these difficult economic times is in maintaining a good pace of new job creation in concert with refining a statewide energy strategy with innovative ideas in training and research. [more]
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Save Energy, Save Money, Save Jobs
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by Matt Kisber, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD)
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A new $50 million state Energy Efficiency Loan Program will help Tennessee companies finance investments in energy efficient technology, energy retrofits, and renewable energy systems. [more]
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The Case for a Comprehensive Energy Policy
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by Patricia Mixon, Board of Directors, Tennessee Environmental Council
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A broad-based energy and climate bill can help us toward energy independence in a fiscally responsible way. [more]
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Green Investment and Legislation: Creating Jobs and Revenue
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by Andrew Geshwiler, Wunderlich Securities
- Higher energy prices alone could be the driver that moves these companies into the mainstream economy, but a number of legislative or regulatory actions could jump-start this sector and ignite rapid expansion and job creation. [more]
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Electricity: A Powerful Bargain
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by Kenneth Breeden, Executive Vice President for Customer Relations, Tennessee Valley Authority, Nashville
- While most residents of the Tennessee Valley still pay under a dime for a kilowatt-hour of electricity, the prices of other things have climbed much farther past their 1933 levels. [more]
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New Solar Products: Creating Rural 'Green Collar' Job Growth
- Note: This article is under review.
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Energy Efficiency Needed for State Businesses
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by Clint Gwin, President, Pathway Lending
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In a unique public-private collaboration, the State of Tennessee is creating a targeted loan program for financing energy-efficiency improvements. [more]
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An Energy Audit: The First Step toward Home Energy Efficiency
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by Jeff Pizzino, Pro Energy Consultants
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A comprehensive, diagnostic energy audit will not only pinpoint the source of the problem but also prioritize recommended improvements to maximize the return on investment. [more]
The Case against Proposed Energy Legislation
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by Joseph Schmitz, retired, Bridgestone/Firestone
- The allocation of labor, resources, and capital is best done in the private economy, where markets are free to operate without government interference. [more]
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Business Coalition Calls for Action
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by Cortney Piper and Susan Richardson-Williams, Cofounders, Tennessee Business Leaders for a Clean Energy Economy
- Climate and energy legislation can create new jobs and increase investments in Tennessee and the U.S. [more]
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The Truth about Being Green: Was Kermit the Frog the First to Know?
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by Jim Burton, dean, Jones College of Business, MTSU
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A green business must also be economical and feasible if it is to succeed. [more]
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Cover (pdf)
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