RALLY IN LAS CRUCES IN SUPPORT OF AMERICA'S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE
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Monday, August 31, 2009
RALLY IN LAS CRUCES IN SUPPORT OF AMERICA'S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE
Santa Fe, NM- To show support for clean energy, green jobs and Congressman Harry Teague, numerous New Mexican community groups including New Energy Economy, Repower America, The Vet Voice Foundation, Audubon New Mexico and Conservation Voters New Mexico will gather Monday, August 31, 2009 7:30 a.m. in front of the Corbett Center at the New Mexico State University Campus in Las Cruces before the Re-Energize America Energy Conference.
Teague introduced HR 451 which extended the 30% federal tax credit for installation of renewable energy technologies. This was passed as part of the Obama Stimulus package.
"It is an important time for Congress to reinvigorate clean energy in America," says John Fogarty, New Energy Economy. "Other countries are racing ahead of us in creating the new energy economy. We need congressional leaders like Teague to act now and stimulate these industries."
"More than 250 small businesses from around New Mexico are also expressing their thanks to Teague for his leadership on developing New Mexico's solar, wind and geothermal resources with full page ads in Las Cruces Sun-News and the Valencia County News-Bulletin newspapers.
"Audubon New Mexico would like to thank Congressman Teague for providing the opportunity to talk about practical ways to move the clean energy economy forward," says Staci Stevens, Audubon New Mexico. "The time to act is now. Moving America to clean energy will generate millions of green jobs, break our dependence on oil and help to protect our environment and wildlife by reducing the carbon pollution that causes global warming."
"Representative Teague's vote for clean energy is a vote for energy independence and a more secure economic future for New Mexico," says Molly Brook, Conservation Voters New Mexico.
"When Congress passes a comprehensive clean energy and climate plan we will put thousands to work in our state alone by investing in clean energy technologies."
"We want to our message to be loud and clear," says Brandon Pinette, Repower America. "New Mexico's workforce and economy is poised to benefit tremendously from renewable energy."
"We look forward to hearing from Secretary Chu during this conference," says Patrick Bellon, Regional Director, The Vet Voice Foundation. "Clean Energy is vital to the future of American prosperity and our national security."
The Re-Energize America energy conference takes place Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1 at New Mexico State University. Prominent speakers include Secretary Steven Chu, U.S. Department of Energy, who will give a keynote speech Monday evening. The conference promises to draw widespread participation from New Mexicans concerned with America's clean energy future. The two-day conference will feature discussions on renewable energy technologies including solar, wind, and biomass and will give participants a chance to explore ways to begin their own energy ventures.
New Energy Economy is dedicated to creating green jobs, boosting the economy and solving global warming.
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