Chronological listing of articles by, about, or quoting E2 members.

Rapid Developments in Alternative Fuels Surpassing Expectations

Jun 17, 2013 — Author: Smart Energy Universe

"Industry leaders and investors are heartened by faster-than-expected developments in alternative fuels, according to an industry report. ... The report was prepared by consultancy ICF International for CalETC (California Electric Transportation Coalition), in partnership with the California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition, the National Biodiesel Board (NBB), the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA), Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), and Ceres."

REPORT: MORE THAN 12,000 CLEAN ENERGY, CLEAN TRANSPORTATION JOBS ANNOUNCED IN Q1 2013

Jun 4, 2013 — Author: Environmental Entrepreneurs

Mass., Calif., Ind. N.C., Mich., Nev., Tex. Md., Hawaii, and Minn. lead country; First-quarter job growth came despite attempts to repeal clean energy standards in numerous states.

George P. Shultz and Thomas F. Steyer to Receive 2013 Environmental Achievement Award

May 28, 2013 — Author: Environmental Law Institute

E2 mentioned as part of the Californians for Clean Energy & Jobs Network. This dynamic coalition of business, labor, environmental, and community groups played a key role in the No on Prop 23 campaign.

Don't break environmental shield

May 14, 2013 — Author: Berl Hartman & Bobbi and Paul Croce

E2 Chapter Director Berl Hartman on the history of NEPA.

Rural America Tells Washington: Clean Energy Works for Us

Apr 25, 2013 — Author: Nicole Lederer

E2 Co-Founder Nicole Lederer on the changing face of the clean energy industry.

Coverage of CA Gov. Jerry Brown's Trade Mission to China

Apr 19, 2013 — Author: KQED

Coverage of Gov. Jerry Brown's Trade Mission to China, which included E2 member Mike Hart

China pollution may hold silver lining for California

Apr 10, 2013 — Author: Los Angeles Times

Coverage of Gov. Jerry Brown's visit to China, which included E2 member Mike Hart

Is renewable energy law good for N.C.? Yes

Apr 8, 2013 — Author: John Robbins

E2 Member John Robbins authors a special to The Charlotte Observer.

RPS Attacks Go Against the March of History

Apr 2, 2013 — Author: Clint Wilder

Clint Wilder, senior editor of Clean Edge and E2 Member, writes about recent attempts to roll back progress toward a clean-energy economy.

Letters: Oregon clean fuels

Mar 28, 2013 — Author: Bill Boyk, Alex Wall

E2 members Bill Boyk and Alex Wall respond to the Oregonian's March 25 editorial, "Salem's low-carbon love affair"

Will N.C. keep scoring well on clean energy?

Mar 8, 2013 — Author: Charlotte Business Journal

E2 Member John Robbins, President of Greathorn Properties, quoted on clean energy jobs in North Carolina.

Viewpoints: Investment needed in new low-carbon fuel

Mar 7, 2013 — Author: Vinod Khosla

E2 Member Vinod Khosla in the Sacramento Bee on why policy certainty on the LCFS is critical to spurring the investment needed to scale advanced biofuels technologies.

Oregonian Letters to the Editor: Clean Fuels

Feb 22, 2013 — Author: Chris Dennett

Chris Dennett, E2 Chapter Director, writes a letter to the editor in the Oregonian applauding Sen. Lee Beyer for his leadership on clean fuels.

E2 2012 Advanced Biofuel Market Report listed as a "Hot Read"

Feb 19, 2013 — Author: Biofuels Digest

Biofuels Digest published its newly-improved and updated SuperData site, which lists the E2 2012 Advanced Biofuel Market Report as a "Hot Read'

Attacking Low Carbon Fuel Standard is bad policy

Feb 12, 2013 — Author: Mike Hart

Mike Hart is the CEO of Sierra Energy and a member of Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), a national community of business leaders who believe that sound environmental policy builds economic prosperity.

Let's say no to farming out our national security; let's say yes to farmers and businesses

Feb 8, 2013 — Author: Steve Flick and John Castellaw

E2 Members Steve Flick and John Castellaw with a guest column in the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Doing More with Less: Biofuels and Rural Economic Development

Feb 5, 2013 — Author: Mary Solecki

Mary Solecki directs the Clean Fuels Program for Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2).

The attempt to derail California's clean-air policies

Jan 28, 2013 — Author: Susan Frank

Susan Frank, E2 Member and Executive Vice President of Better World Group, in the Capitol Weekly, summarizing the efforts to undermine California's landmark clean air and energy policies.

Looking to sky to fight climate change

Jan 6, 2013 — Author: SF Chronicle

E2 Member Armand Neukermans featured in a San Francisco Chronicle article about geoengineering.

Press Coverage of E2's Military Advanced Biofuels Report

Jan 3, 2013 — Author: Multiple Sources

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Brigadier General On Keystone XL Pipeline: 'All Americans Should Be Outraged'

Dec 17, 2012 — Author: Brigadier General Steven M. Anderson

Brigadier General Steven M. Anderson on the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Press Release: Joint Statement on EPA's Final Clean Air Standards for Fine Particle Pollution

Dec 14, 2012 — Author: Joint Statement

"Today, a group of business organizations representing over 150,000 businesses across the country announced their support for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) finalized national standard for fine particle pollution. The statement, signed by the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) and Ceres, reads as follows...."

Congressman's Commentary

Dec 12, 2012 — Author: Congressman Mike Thompson

E2 mentioned in a letter on Master Limited Partnerships and Real Estate Investment Trusts for renewable energy. Congressman Mike Thompson represents California's 1st Congressional District and will next represent California's new fifth district.

OREGON TAKES NEXT STEP FORWARD ON CLEAN FUELS

Dec 7, 2012 — Author: Environmental Entrepreneurs

E2: Legislature must now take action to help secure Oregon's leadership role on clean fuels

With Senate's Support, Advanced Biofuel Industry Ready for Takeoff

Nov 30, 2012 — Author: Nicole Lederer

E2 Co-Founder Nicole Lederer in the Energy Collective, discussing the Senate decision to allow the DoD to pursue biofuel initiatives.

Press Release: With clear signal from Washington, growth in biofuel industry can continue

Nov 28, 2012 — Author: Environmental Entrepreneurs

The Senate showed there is strong bipartisan support for initiatives by the Department of Defense to diversify its fuel sources and decrease its dependence on oil - initiatives that could help the private sector as well.

Clean Energy Stakeholders Await Clarity from Fiscal Cliff and Presidential Reelection

Nov 26, 2012 — Author: TNN News

Judy Albert, E2 Executive Director, quoted.

Enviros assail state carbon caps

Nov 25, 2012 — Author: State House News Service

E2 Chapter Director Berl Hartman quoted on RGGI.

Guest Column: Biofuels yield military, economic dividends

Nov 21, 2012 — Author: James Marvin

James Marvin, a former Navy SEAL and current E2 member, discusses the importance of military biofuels investments

California Puts a Price on Carbon

Nov 20, 2012 — Author: Public News Service - CA

E2 Member Mike Hart, CEO of Sierra Energy, and Dallas Burtraw, a senior fellow at Resources for the Future, discuss AB32's cap and trade program.

A 'Green' Gold Rush? Calif. Firm Turns Trash To Gas

Nov 15, 2012 — Author: NPR

CEO of Sierra Energy and E2 Member Mike Hart discusses the business of turning waste into fuel.

Press Release: Miltary Biofuels Programs Poised To Drive Major Economic, Job Growth

Nov 13, 2012 — Author: Environmental Entrepreneurs

Plans in Congress to kill military biofuels programs could also derail $10 billion+ in economic activity;creation of more than 14,000 jobs, study finds

Press Release: Q3 2012 Clean Energy Jobs Report

Nov 8, 2012 — Author: E2

WASHINGTON (Nov. 8, 2012) - More than 10,800 jobs were announced in the clean energy sector and related industries in the third quarter of this year, according to the latest analysis by Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2). The top 10 green job states in the third quarter of 2012 were (from No.1 to No.10): California, New York, Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, Texas, North Carolina, Minnesota, Illinois and Nevada.

Belote: Offshore wind power can boost jobs and economy

Nov 1, 2012 — Author: Dave Belote

E2 Member Dave Belote, vice president of federal business at Apex Wind Energy based in Charlottesville, on the PTC.

VC Should Like JOBS Act: Kate Mitchell of Scale Ventures

Oct 24, 2012 — Author: PRLOG

"Take a tour de force through today's venture capital opportunity with (E2 Member) Kate Mitchell, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Scale Venture Partners, as well as the former Chairman of the NVCA and a key shaper of the JOBS Act"

For the Solar Industry, Energy Policy and Economy go Hand-in-Hand

Oct 17, 2012 — Author: Henry Dziuba

E2's CEJN Quarter 2 Report mentioned in Solar OpEd.

Mission Critical: Clean Energy and the U.S. Military

Oct 11, 2012 — Author: Alex Wall

Summary of E2 Pacific Northwest's EcoSalon featuring Oregon First Lady Cylvia Hayes, Brigadier General Mike Caldwell (Oregon National Guard), and E2's James Marvin (CDR, USN ‐ retired and CEO of Federal Green Solutions)

Military leads in clean energy deployment

Oct 4, 2012 — Author: Chris Dennett

E2 PNW Chapter Director Chris Dennett on Clean Energy and the Military, as well as an upcoming E2 Event on Oct 11 in Portland, OR.

E2 Quoted in article "Entrepreneurs find conservation good for business"

Sep 27, 2012 — Author: Greenville Online

E2 Communications Director Bob Keefe quoted in an article about entrepreneurs who are finding ways to incorporate business and environmental sustainability

E2 Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Spur Investments in Renewable Energy

Sep 20, 2012 — Author: Electric Light and Power

U.S. Representatives Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Ted Poe (R-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation in support of an "all of the above" energy approach. Companion legislation, has been introduced in the Senate by Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.). E2 is a supporter.

Red, White & Green - America's Clean Tech Jobs

Sep 17, 2012 — Author: DBL Investors

By E2 Member Nancy Pfund and Michael Lazar. Report from DBL Investors.

Press Coverage of E2's Q2 2012 Clean Energy Jobs Roundup

Sep 9, 2012 — Author: Multiple Sources

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Oregon on path to add new biofuels into motor vehicle fuel

Aug 29, 2012 — Author: Portland Tribune

E2 Chapter Director Chris Dennett quoted in an article about an E2 biofuels report and its implications for Oregon.

New Report Highlights Growth of America's Clean Energy Job Sector

Aug 23, 2012 — Author: U.S. Department of Energy

Infographic and article explain E2's Q2 2012 Clean Energy Jobs Roundup.

Clean Energy is Vital to our Nation's Security and Our Energy Future

Aug 13, 2012 — Author: Las Vegas Review-Journal

In an ad in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, E2 joins BrightSource Energy, the Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies and other groups in thanking Secretaries Chu and Salazar for releasing the Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement - the first-ever roadmap for large-scale solar energy development on lands managed by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management.

The New A-Team for California Clean Energy

Aug 8, 2012 — Author: Nicole Lederer

E2 Co-Founder Nicole Lederer writes about a powerful new alliance taking shape in California that holds great promise for the state's economy - a partnership between the U.S. Navy, the state of California and the clean energy industry.

Ending Wind Industry Support Puts America on Losing Path

Aug 1, 2012 — Author: E2

WASHINGTON (August 1, 2012) - This week, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a package of tax credit extensions that could include the Production Tax Credit (PTC), which supports the wind industry and other renewable businesses. Environmental Entrepreneurs supports the PTC and has reached out to Congress about it.

No Retreat: We Just Got Here

Jul 29, 2012 — Author: Lt. Gen. John Castellaw

E2 member Lt. Gen. John Castellaw, USMC (Ret) opinion piece on DOD's push into biofuels in the Chattanooga Times.

Celebrating 25 years of energy efficiency in Massachusetts

Jul 18, 2012 — Author: Stephen L. Cowell and Douglas I. Foy

E2 Member Stephen Cowell in the Boston Globe, Opinion.

Clean Energy is Good for America

Jun 14, 2012 — Author: Electric Light and Power

E2 mentioned regarding a CES and clean energy conference call with US Senator Chris Coons and NRG Energy's David Crane.

Supporting the clean-energy sector

Jun 8, 2012 — Author: Boston Business Journal by John Rosenthal

By E2 Member John Rosenthal. Original Article found here: http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/print-edition/2012/06/08/supporting-the-clean-energy-sector.html

The Clean Energy Economy is Creating Jobs

May 31, 2012 — Author: US DOE

United States Department of Energy reports on E2's Clean Energy Jobs Newsletters.

Media Matters, Sen. Coons dismiss Solyndra as distraction in clean-energy fight

May 18, 2012 — Author: Yahoo News

Judith Albert, E2 Executive Director, participates in a press call to discuss federal clean energy policy.

Oceans: Major Environmental Groups Seeking Support For Obama Policy

May 8, 2012 — Author: E&E

"...On the other side, more than 200 business leaders, investors and consultants signed onto a letter from the trade group Environmental Entrepreneurs last month asking lawmakers to support and fund the ocean policy."

A Recycling Czar for New York City

May 4, 2012 — Author: The New York Times

E2 Chapter Director Ron Gonen named NYC Dept of Sanitation's Deputy Commissioner for Recycling and Sustainability

Nissan Invest in Bright Green Future

May 3, 2012 — Author: AutoBlog Canada

E2's Clean Energy Jobs Report mentioned.

Message to Congress: Not Picking Energy Winners Should Not Mean Disadvantaging Clean Tech

Apr 26, 2012 — Author: Trevor Winnie

E2 Chapter Director Trevor Winnie, of Clean Edge, reflecting on our tenth annual DC advocacy trip.

Champions of Change: Erin Geegan

Apr 19, 2012 — Author: The White House

The White House honors nine individuals as Champions of Change who are making a difference advancing new ideas that are leading the way to a clean energy future and an economy that?s built to last

White House Honors Solar Parking Lot Innovator

Apr 19, 2012 — Author: Bob Keefe

E2 Chapter Director Erin Geegan honored by the White House as a Champion Of Change.

This Is No Time To Back Off Clean Energy

Apr 10, 2012 — Author: Lt. Gen. John G. Castellaw, USMC (ret.)

"For Tennesseans, the current debate on continuing the state solar incentives involves deeper questions than just tax policy." Lt. Gen. John G. Castellaw, USMC (ret.) discusses clean energy, DOD efforts, and the economy.

Statements on EPA's Proposed Carbon Pollution Standard for New Power Plants

Mar 28, 2012 — Author: Green Technology News

Green Technology News - "American Sustainable Business Council, Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) and Main Street Alliance: " As representatives of the business community, we understand the importance of certainty and clear market signals and believe a national standard to reduce carbon pollution from new power plants will both clarify risks and opportunities for U.S. businesses, while also leading to technological innovation and investment in the domestic clean energy market. Investing in cleaner technologies and more efficient resources can be a pathway to profit and prosperity, boosting economic growth and creating jobs while also providing competitive returns to investors. We look forward to reviewing the proposal and identifying opportunities for increased investment in innovative low and no-carbon technologies as well as new energy infrastructure and energy efficiency "

BLS Issues First Green Jobs Report

Mar 23, 2012 — Author: AdvisorOne

"The Bureau of Labor Statistics issued its first-ever green jobs report on Thursday, revealing that a higher percentage of jobs in the U.S. make up that sector than are in the oil and gas industries... Judith Albert, director of Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), a group of businesses that promote environmental policy that works toward economic prosperity, said that the organization's newsletter tracks jobs by state, congressional district and region and that there are green job opportunities being created across the country."

OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Secretary Chu to defend energy budget

Feb 15, 2012 — Author: The Hill

"Green business groups push EPA on greenhouse gas rules...'We understand the importance of certainty and clear market signals and believe a national standard will both clarify risks and opportunities for US businesses, while also leading to technological innovation and investment in the domestic clean energy market,'"

For national security, Keystone is a dud

Jan 18, 2012 — Author: Norman Seip

E2 Member Lt. Gen. Norman Seip (Ret.), U.S. Air Force writes about the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.

Viewpoints: Creating solar zones would spur investment

Jan 13, 2012 — Author: Nancy Pfund

Viewpoints: Creating solar zones would spur investment

Support new fuel efficiency standard

Dec 24, 2011 — Author: Jim Sweeney

E2 member Jim Sweeney explains why we need to support the new fuel efficiency standard.

E2 joins other Business Groups to Support Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

Dec 22, 2011 — Author: Environmental Entrepreneurs

Environmental Entrepreneurs, American Businesses for Clean Energy American Sustainable Business Council, Ceres, Main Street Alliance, and Small Business Majority - representing over 125,000 businesses from across the country - issued a statement supporting the Administration's finalization of long-overdue Mercury & Air Toxics Standards.

Support for locally produced biofuels crucial

Dec 19, 2011 — Author: Kinkead Reiling

E2 Member Kinkead Reiling writes about the Low Carbon Fuel Standard in California and its implications on biofuel production in the state.

Green technology investments lead third-quarter venture funding

Dec 1, 2011 — Author: Los Angeles Times

E2 Executive Director Judith Albert is quoted in a Los Angeles Times article on Cleantech investment.

E2 joins other business groups to oppose legislative attempts to undermine the Clean Air Act.

Nov 9, 2011 — Author: Environmental Entrepreneurs

Environmental Entrepreneurs, American Businesses for Clean Energy, American Sustainable Business Council, and Main Street Alliance - representing over 125,000 businesses from across the country - issued a statement supporting the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) existing clean air rules, and opposing legislative attempts to undermine the Clean Air Act.

Tar sands pipeline will comfort our enemies

Oct 25, 2011 — Author: Steven M. Anderson, retired Army brigadier general, and senior mentor with the Army's Battle Command Training Program

E2 member Retired Brigadier General Steven Anderson has published a breakthrough opinion piece in The Hill, called "Tar Sands Pipeline Will Comfort Our Enemies."

Opinion: AB 32 is an investment in stabilizing California's future

Oct 18, 2011 — Author: Nancy Floyd and Susan Frank

E2 Members Susan Frank, Director of the California Business Alliance for a Green Economy, and Nancy Floyd, Managing Director of Nth Power, write an opinion piece in Capitol Weekly, discussing the importance of AB32 for California's clean energy future.

Why We Must Support Clean Energy: National Security

Oct 9, 2011 — Author: Dennis McGinn, Steven Anderson, John Castellaw & Norman Seip

E2 Members Steven Anderson and Norman Seip, along with Dennis McGinn and John Castellaw, write in the San Diego Union Tribune about clean energy from their perspectives as retired senior military officers.

Clean Energy: Alive, Well and in Need of Support

Sep 20, 2011 — Author: Nicole Lederer, Laura Berland-Shane, Kevin Surace and Vince Siciliano

The clean energy industry is alive and well and growing. We must continue to invest in a new energy future or run the risk remaining shackled to the fossil fuel-based past, and all the problems - high gas prices, pollution and health problems, dependence on foreign countries - that come with it.

Press Release: Clean Energy Still Key to Economic, Energy Future

Sep 14, 2011 — Author: Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2)

Overall, the clean energy economy is still growing at a faster pace than other sectors. One company's failure doesn't disprove that fact, nor does it discount the need for government to continue to support clean energy.

Businesses Express Disapproval of White House Decision to Withdraw Revised Ozone Standards

Sep 8, 2011 — Author: E2

E2 and partner organizations have spoken out against the White House's decision to withdraw revised ozone standards. This decision will harm public health, increase health-related costs for businesses, and increase regulatory uncertainty in the business community. View the associated factsheet.

Consumers Will Respond to 54.5 MPG Model

Aug 15, 2011 — Author: Berl Hartman

E2 New England Director Berl Hartman shows why the assumptions and evidence that critics of fuel-efficiency standards offer are false and misleading.

Curtain Opens on Mother of All Anti-Environment Bills

Jul 25, 2011 — Author: SustainableBusiness.com

What do E2 members think about the anti-environmental riders currently being added to Congressional legislation? See the bottom of the article for E2's comments. Also see E2's Action Alert.

Google/McKinsey Clean Energy Innovation Study Released

Jul 3, 2011 — Author: Cai Steger - NRDC Switchboard

NRDC Energy Policy Analyst, Cai Steger, discusses some of the implications (e.g. a need for innovative climate policies) of a recently released clean energy report from Google and McKinsey.

Economic Rationale for Regulation

Jun 3, 2011 — Author: David Goldston, NRDC Switchboard

NRDC's Director of Government Affairs, David Goldston, with over 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill, explains why regulation is good for the economic backbone of the USA in testimony he has given to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

E2 Member Dayna Bochco Named To CA Coastal Commission

May 18, 2011 — Author: LA Times

On May 18, E2 Member Dayna Bochco was named to the California Coastal Commission. Her background in business and law will help guide the commission just as it has helped E2.

Good News About the Military-Industrial Complex and Clean Energy

May 17, 2011 — Author: Nicole Lederer and Lt. Gen. Norman R. Seip

Clean energy businesses promise to break our dependence on foreign oil, keep troops safe, and create jobs in the USA. The Armed Forces realize their role in promoting this kind of smart energy generation, but will Congress and the Administration encourage these and other investors?

Nancy Floyd Elected to Board of WGL Holdings

Apr 27, 2011 — Author: www.4-traders.com

Nancy Floyd, NorCal Chapter Co-Director, is elected to the Board of Directors of WGL Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Washington Gas and other energy-related subsidiaries.

Business Leaders Make Economic Case for Protecting Greenhouse Gas Rules

Apr 14, 2011 — Author: Nicole Lederer

A high-level delegation from Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), a network of over 850 business leaders, met this week with members of Congress and representatives of the Obama Administration to make the economic case that urgent action is needed to transition the United States toward a clean energy economy, including protecting the EPA's authority to reduce greenhouse gases.

The Great Green Fleet

Mar 18, 2011 — Author: James Marvin

The Navy is going green in the name of battling terrorists, growing the economy, and protecting the USA. E2 Pacific Northwest Chapter Director, James Marvin, discusses how.

Bob Epstein Reflects on CA Prop 23's Defeat

Mar 4, 2011 — Author: Bob Epstein

Bob Epstein visits "Green is Good" to discuss the climate legislation issues that face California, and potentially the entire U.S.

Don't Count California Out

Jan 3, 2011 — Author: Noel Perry

E2 member Noel Perry shares his optimism about California's financial outlook. He argues that California's energy efficiency policies are one reason to believe that California's economy will grow.

On Global Warming, Start Small

Nov 27, 2010 — Author: Bruce Usher

E2 member Bruce Usher discusses a strategy for combating climate change politically (New York Times Op-Ed).

How Do We Build the No on 23 Campaign Nationally?

Nov 4, 2010 — Author: Grist.org

E2 Co-Founder Bob Epstein is featured in this article that discusses how to build the coalition that defeated CA Prop 23 into a national coalition. His advice for building campaigns: "Every campaign has three items: It has a victim, it has a villain, and it has an opportunity."

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at E2 Summit Discusses Climate Issues with the Media

Nov 2, 2010 — Author: Grist.com

Bobby Kennedy, Jr. sits down with Grist to discuss what citizens, the federal government, and the media can do to advocate for the environment.

Creating Jobs and Good Salaries Through E2's Advocacy

Oct 20, 2010 — Author: Nicole Lederer

Where are the jobs in these tough economic times? Where will they be in the future? Citing E2's policy work, E2 Co-Founder Nicole Lederer discusses the high salaries and good jobs that cleantech has been and will continue to create across the country.

No on 23 Music Video Goes Viral

Oct 15, 2010 — Author: No on Prop 23 Campaign

To the tune of "Yellow Rose of Texas," this music video, created in part by E2 Co-Founder Bob Epstein, satires the efforts of Texas oil companies to influence Californians in the upcoming election season. Thanks to the 60% of voters who helped defeat the Dirty Energy Proposition!

Chapter Director Berl Hartman Weighs in on MA Gubernatorial Candidates' Clean Energy Positions

Oct 6, 2010 — Author: Grist

Berl Hartman, E2 New England Chapter Director, provides some commentary on Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates Charlie Baker's (R) and Deval Patrick's (D) past and current positions on clean energy.

Land and Water Conservation Fund: Ensuring Full Funding

Sep 19, 2010 — Author: Denver Post

E2 Rocky Mountains Chapter Director Andrew Currie makes the case for fully funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

United States: Weekly Climate Change Policy Update - August 9, 2010

Aug 16, 2010 — Author: Electric Power & Light

Coverage of a group letter E2 signed onto that urges the Senate to revisit climate legislation.

Business Leaders Urge Congress to Renew Climate Bill Efforts

Aug 10, 2010 — Author: Tedd Saunders and John Rosenthal

Tedd Saunders, E2 New England Chapter Co-Director, and John Rosenthal, E2 Member, cite job creation, cost-savings, and energy independence as reasons why Congress should have passed a clean energy climate bill. (Boston Herald Op-Ed)

E2 Real Energy Solutions Radio Tour

Aug 2, 2010 — Author: E2

E2 member volunteers are participating in radio interviews to deliver to audiences in key states the message that renewable energy and energy efficiency provide real opportunities to gain control over the supply and price of energy while growing our economy and creating thousands of new jobs.

This is an opportunity to cut dependence on oil imports

Jul 25, 2010 — Author: James Marvin

James Marvin, an E2 Pacific Northwest member, co-authors an op-ed in The News Tribunea, a leading Tacoma/Puget Sound daily, about the importance of taking action against global warming and oil dependence.

Serial entrepreneur changes focus toward environment

Jul 9, 2010 — Author: The Daily Transcript

A San Diego, Calif., paper profiles Lee Stein, E2 Southern California Chapter Co-founder and Director. E2 Co-founder Bob Epstein is also quoted.

YOUR VIEW: Clean energy bill must be comprehensive

Jun 29, 2010 — Author: Dan Goldman

E2 New England Chapter Director Dan Goldman's op-ed in South Coast Today about how a transition to a clean energy economy is an opportunity, not a threat, for Massachusetts.

State Department warned over impact of oil sands pipeline

Jun 24, 2010 — Author: Reuters

E2's June 2010 letter to the Department of State, calling for the suspension of permitting for a new tar sands oil pipeline project, is cited.

Don't Spill and Kill: Fill and Drill

May 25, 2010 — Author: Dan Goldman

Dan Goldman, Chapter Director of E2 New England, writes in Greentech Media about his firm's enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technology as an alternative to offshore oil drilling.

The View from the C-Suite: eBay CEO John Donahoe

May 17, 2010 — Author: GreenBiz.com

eBay CEO John Donahue, who is also an E2 member, talks about his company's green values and programming.

Wind, sun and algae equal energy

Apr 26, 2010 — Author: The [San Diego] Daily Transcript

E2 Southern California members Lee Stein and Lisa Bicker are quoted in an opinion article about San Diego's March clean tech forum.

Companies call for better home energy monitoring

Apr 5, 2010 — Author: BusinessWeek

National coverage of a letter to President Obama, signed by 47 companies and organizations - including E2 - asking him to take steps that would allow homeowners and businesses to better monitor their energy use. Coverage also appeared in CNN, Reuters, and U.S. News & World Report, among others.

And the Top Clean-Tech Companies Are...

Mar 7, 2010 — Author: The Wall Street Journal

In a survey of companies that have the capital, executive experience and investor know-how to succeed in an increasingly crowded field, eSolar, where E2 Southern California member Robert Rogan is Executive Vice President for Corporate Development, and Serious Materials, where E2 Northern California member Kevin Surace is CEO, make the list.

Clean tech sector seeks long term support from Obama

Feb 2, 2010 — Author: Reuters

E2 Northern California members Arno Harris, CEO of Recurrent Energy, Inc., and Amit Chatterjee, CEO of Hara Software, weigh in on better incentives for clean tech that will both expand the sector's market and help mitigate global climate change.

Bad Weather, But Hope for the Climate

Dec 17, 2009 — Author: ClimateBiz

E2 member Holly Kaufman writes from the December 2009 climate conference in Copenhagen about presentations by Ban Ki Moon, Al Gore and John Kerry.

Home Videos from the New Energy Economy

Dec 11, 2009 — Author: The Energy Collective

E2 Co-founder Nicole Lederer writes about our "Faces and Stories" video campaign on energy and climate blogsite The Energy Collective.

What They Really Believe

Nov 18, 2009 — Author: The New York Times

In an op-ed by columnist Thomas Friedman, E2 Northern California member Felix Kramer is quoted about the potential for fossil-fuel-rich lifestyles in developing countries.

Clean Energy Investments Could Create 1.9 Million Jobs Nationally

Oct 26, 2009 — Author: E2 - press release

E2, Ceres and the Clean Energy Network co-sponsored a report showing that comprehensive clean energy legislation would create up to 1.9 million new jobs, increase yearly household income by up to $1,175 and boost annual GDP by up to $111 billion by 2020.

100 Influentials: Profiles (2009)

Oct 14, 2009 — Author: Hispanic Business

E2 Southern California member Tom Soto, and NRDC scientist Gaby Chavarria, are profiled among the magazine's 50 "influentials from the areas of politics, corporate business and information technology."

Brown Hosts Clean Energy Meeting with 'We Can Lead' Business Coalition

Oct 7, 2009 — Author: Targeted News Service

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), along with Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), hosted a meeting on clean energy jobs with business leaders in the "We Can Lead" coalition, in which E2 is involved.

Four-Star Environmentalism - A Q&A with Tedd Saunders

Sep 27, 2009 — Author: OnEarth

E2 New England Chapter Co-leader Tedd Saunders talks about the greening of the hospitality industry and what travelers can do to encourage hoteliers to adopt a more eco-friendly model.

Waxman, Pavley and others link security and climate at UCLA forum

Aug 21, 2009 — Author: UCLA Newsroom

E2 Co-founder Bob Epstein is quoted in an article about an August 21 UCLA forum on climate change.

Green energy fans praise Xcel fee withdrawal

Aug 7, 2009 — Author: The Colorado Statesman

E2 members Sam Weaver, Joel Serface and Tim Connor are quoted in an article about the Colorado utility's decision to withdraw its proposal to charge a small monthly fee to users of solar panels.

Clean Energy, Green Economy

Jul 31, 2009 — Author: Area Development Online

In an article about renewable energy opportunities, E2 member Jack Oswald talks about new markets for - and jobs in - biomass such as crop waste and wood chips.

Legislation is our best chance

Jul 11, 2009 — Author: The Boston Globe

In a letter to the editor, E2 New England Chapter Leader Berl Hartman lauds the U.S. House's decision to pass the Waxman-Markey climate bill.

Businesses see employment upside with carbon cap

Apr 24, 2009 — Author: McClatchy Newspapers

E2 Co-founder Nicole Lederer and E2 member Jack Oswald talk about why long-term policies such as a carbon cap would benefit U.S. jobs.

House Panel Begins Debate on Climate Bill

Apr 23, 2009 — Author: The Washington Post

E2 member Jack Oswald says his business converting farm waste into fertilizer would benefit significantly from federal action on greenhouse gases.

Hill gears up for big climate week

Apr 21, 2009 — Author: Politico

E2's annual DC trip is mentioned.

WHOI Director Susan Avery appointed co-chair of MA Climate Advisory Committee

Mar 28, 2009 — Author: Cape Cod Today

New England Chapter Leader Berl Hartman is named as an appointee to the environmental protection group of the Massachusetts Climate Protection and Green Economy Advisory Committee, which was created by a mandate of that state's 2008 Global Warming Solutions Act.

The State of Green - Obama and the First 20 days

Feb 7, 2009 — Author: The Huffington Post

Jack Hidary, Chairman of Smart Transportation and an E2/NRDC member, interviews E2 member Holly Kaufman about her participation as a speaker at the February 2nd "State of Green Business Forum" in San Francisco (link to video of the panel at the forum provided).

Where It's Greener

Jan 27, 2009 — Author: U.S. News & World Report

Ten cities on the "entrepreneur's sustainability map" include New York, where E2 serves as the business voice for the environment.

Obama Taps Genachowski, and Tunes the FCC In to Broadband

Jan 13, 2009 — Author: AprilMo

BusinessWeek's evaluation of E2 Member Julius Genachowski's prospects for the job of Federal Communications Chief for President Obama.

Venture capitalist says U.S. losing green race

Jan 8, 2009 — Author: San Francisco Chronicle

At a policy briefing for the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Silicon Valley venture capitalist and E2 member John Doerr warns Congress that the United States is on the verge of being left behind in the green tech revolution.

Energy Efficiency is the New Oil

Dec 16, 2008 — Author: The Huffington Post

E2 member Stephen Cowell promotes energy efficiency as the cheapest, simplest way to save money and meet environmental goals.

Despite downturn, Calif. adopts tough climate plan

Dec 11, 2008 — Author: Associated Press

Following the adoption of an AB 32 Scoping Plan by California's Air Resources Board, E2 Co-founder Bob Epstein speaks about the investment already spurred by the state's emissions reductions goals.

Renewed green tax credits lift Silicon Valley

Oct 4, 2008 — Author: David Baker

After months of frustration, Silicon Valley scored a major political victory Friday as Congress and President Bush extended renewable-energy tax credits that, just days earlier, seemed doomed to expire at the end of the year.

Honoring entrepreneurs: ClearEdge Power Inc.

Sep 19, 2008 — Author: Portland Business Journal

E2 member Jon Slangerup's company, ClearEdge Power, was named 2008 OEN Development Stage Company of the Year

Two restaurants named Bay Area's greenest

Aug 22, 2008 — Author: San Francisco Chronicle

E2 member David Silverglide is Co-founder/CEO of Mixt Greens

A positive fiscal impact of AB 32: venture capital investment

Jun 19, 2008 — Author: Capitol Weekly

E2 Co-founder Bob Epstein, along with SF Chamber of Commerce president Steve Falk, writes about how the passage of AB 32 has led to a 50-percent increase of cleantech venture investments in California.

Patrick signs bill to manage ocean resources

May 29, 2008 — Author: The Boston Globe

Announcement of Massachusetts governor signing the nation's first comprehensive ocean planning law.

Investment & Advisory Alliance formed to Drive Global 2000 Enterprise Energy Management Solutions

Mar 24, 2008 — Author: CSRwire

A press release about the development of a software application to help companies evaluate, manage and accurately report their greenhouse gas inventories mentions two E2 New England Chapter Directors, Dan Goldman and Dave Miller.

Industrial pollution drops in Massachusetts

Feb 24, 2008 — Author: The MetroWest Daily News

E2 New England Chapter Leader Berl Hartman is quoted in this article exploring the decline in levels of chemical pollutants from power plants, manufacturers and other large facilities in Massachusetts and other New England states.

Questions for the Future: The Cost of Carbon

Nov 20, 2007 — Author: CNBC

E2 Co-founder Bob Epstein, NRDC Energy Program Co-director Devra Wang and NRDC Senior Climate Advisor Fran Pavley (former California Assembly Member) participate in a televised panel discussion on global warming.

Boxer holds San Jose hearing

Aug 15, 2007 — Author: San Jose Mercury News

E2 Member Bill Unger testified on behalf of E2 at a U.S. Senate Enviroment & Public Works committee hearing on the economic benefits of government support for clean technology.

Energy-efficiency programs work

Jul 7, 2007 — Author: Boston Globe

Opinion letter by Berl Hartman, E2 New England Chapter Leader.

Cleantech growth hinges on energy technologies, policies

Jun 6, 2007 — Author: E&E Greenwire

New report co-authored by E2 is picked up in E&E's Greenwire, a daily digest of environmental and energy politics and policy for subscribers in the White House, Congress, the courts, federal agencies and the states.

California dreaming of green automobile fuels

Jan 15, 2007 — Author: InsideBayArea.com

In coverage of Governor Schwarzenegger's low-carbon fuel standard announcement, Bob Epstein is quoted about the renewable fuels market.

A Whole New Ball Game

Sep 1, 2006 — Author: GreenBiz.com

Bob Epstein helps describe the shifts - and divisions - within California's business community regarding AB 32 in this GreenBiz column.

Anti-Global-Warming Effort Faces Business Opposition; A Split With Washington

Aug 31, 2006 — Author: Wall Street Journal

In this article about AB 32, Bob Epstein explains that not all businesses are against the global warming bill.

Calif. poised to act on its own on global warming

Aug 24, 2006 — Author: USA Today

E2 Co-founder Bob Epstein is quoted in this article about AB 32, California's global warming bill, and the division of opposition and support for the bill among businesses.

Will state lead nation in 'clean tech'?

May 19, 2006 — Author: San Diego Union-Tribune

An op-ed by E2 members Andrew Beebe and Jon Slangerup discussing the opportunities for California in cleantech and how global warming legislation, such as AB 32, with caps on carbon emissions can spur the market.

The Resurrection of Al Gore

May 1, 2006 — Author: Wired Magazine

Describes how the former Vice President has remade himself into a fearless environmental crusader, neo-green entrepreneur, and follower of a carbon-neutral lifestyle in his campaign to change American attitudes about global warming. E2 receives a mention.

Governor, Chamber at odds over emissions

Mar 7, 2006 — Author: Los Angeles Times

E2's support for carbon caps is mentioned in this article on the California Chamber of Commerce's reaction to Governor Schwarzenegger's commitment to cut global warming emissions.

Progressive climate policy is good business

Nov 28, 2005 — Author: San Jose Mercury News

In this editorial, E2 Co-founder Nicole Lederer outlines the economic benefits of global warming policy and invites readers to hear a talk by, among others, former Vice President Al Gore at Stanford University.

Leading America toward a new energy future - for survival

Oct 5, 2005 — Author: Palo Alto Weekly

In a guest column, co-founder Nicole Lederer discusses the missed opportunities represented by this year's federal energy bill and the potential economic benefits of adopting technologies and policies that address environmental problems.

'Cleaner' technologies raise interest and funds

Aug 19, 2005 — Author: San Francisco Business Times

E2 member Matt Cheney, chief executive of Renewable Ventures Inc., weighs in on the growth of Cleantech investing.

Alternate Power: A Change is in the Wind

Jul 4, 2005 — Author: Business Week

How a host of forces - high prices for oil, gas, and coal; expanded government incentives and mandates; advances in technology that are reducing costs; concern over global warming; and investors looking for the Next Big Thing - are driving growth in Cleantech. Quotes three former/current E2 members.

Silicon valley players are on the hunt for breakthroughs in alternative power technologies

Jan 9, 2005 — Author: San Jose Mercury News

Silicon Valley start-up comapnies are realizing there could be real profit in alternative energy. Leading venture capitalists are beginning to make substantial investments in those making technological breakthroughs in fuel cells, solar cells, biofuels, and cleaner nuclear and coal processes.

Hybrid buyers are waiting in the wings

Apr 21, 2004 — Author: San Francisco Chronicle

E2 Co-founder Bob Epstein is interviewed for an article about brisk sales of the Toyota Prius.

State To Invest Pension Money In Environmental Tech

Feb 3, 2004 — Author: San Jose Mercury News

California's treasurer credits E2 Co-founder Bob Epstein with persuading him that clean tech sector was ripe for robust growth.

Doing business with an environmental bent

Apr 1, 2003 — Author: New York Times

Roger Ullman, co-founder of E2's New York chapter, explains E2's motivations and methods for The New York Times.

Environmental Entrepreneurs Launches East Coast Chapters

Jan 22, 2003 — Author: CSR Wire

NRDC press release about the launch of E2's new East Coast chapter in Boston and the expansion of its New York chapter.

Tech leaders' clout aids environment

Jul 9, 2002 — Author: San Jose Mercury News

A profile of E2 and how members helped the California legislature pass Assembly Member Fran Pavley's global warming bill, AB 1493.

Paler shade of Gray: Davis stumps on themes of business, environment in Palo Alto

May 29, 2002 — Author: Palo Alto Weekly

A write-up fo Governor Davis' presentation to E2 in Palo Alto. Focuses on his reluctance to guarantee passage of AB 1493.

20% of state's energy soon to be green

May 24, 2002 — Author: Oakland Tribune

After renewing California's "20/20" energy conservation program, Governor Gray Davis speaks to E2 members about his commitment to the environment. Davis promises to support E2's top goal of getting the legislature to pass AB 1493.

Global warming bill curbing tailpipe emissions faces Senate hearing

Mar 31, 2002 — Author: Associated Press

Car makers, auto dealers and environmentalists weigh in on AB 1058, a bill by Fran Pavley to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, just before it is scheduled for a Senate hearing in the California legislature.

Silicon Valley execs unite as members of E2

Dec 14, 2001 — Author: Silicon Valley Business Ink

E2 members Bob Epstein, Bob Fisher, Susan Frank and Nicole Lederer are interviewed for a profile of E2 and early efforts to pass California's Clean Cars bill.

Technology executives devote energy to environmental causes

Dec 27, 2000 — Author: The Wall Street Journal

Mentions Microsoft, Intel and Adobe Systems founders, but focuses in great detail on Bob Epstein, E2 co-founder, as examples of technology executives who are applying their energy and business skills toward environmental projects.