Judith Albert, E2 Executive Director

“Your stories! We want your stories!”

That’s the word from Congressional offices we visit. It’s the message from policymakers who want (and need) to understand the impact of programs and regulations ‘on the ground.’ At a time when political discourse has deteriorated, stories about real people investing in real businesses and creating real jobs have become more important than ever.  

We launched the Clean Energy Jobs Newsletter this year – What clean energy jobs? These clean energy jobs! — as one way to...read more >

	Marc Boom, E2 Federal Legislative Advocate

When I joined E2 in January, I was impressed with how E2 has helped steer the national conversation on environmental policies toward reasoned, economically sound arguments, and I looked forward to sharing that positive message with decision-makers here in Washington. At the time, I did not anticipate just how vitally important E2’s economic viewpoint would be in the current political climate.
 
In a year when everyone thought Congress would focus on creating jobs, we have seen the complete opposite: efforts to cut government spending and eliminate environmental and...read more >

After passing the Massachusetts House and Senate with overwhelming support, in July 2008 Governor Patrick signed the Green Communities Act, a comprehensive, landmark energy bill that set the Commonwealth on path to be more efficient, more diverse, and less polluting while creating more jobs in Massachusetts.

A Record of Success
The Green Communities Act is already working. It is creating new jobs, driving down the costs of clean energy, and leading to a more sustainable, predictable and productive regional economy. Energy bills and rates have dropped or stabilized; the clean energy sector has grown to over 64,000 workers and...read more >

On December 16th, California’s Air Resources Board voted unanimously to uphold the carbon reduction targets of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, the state’s plan to reduce the carbon intensity of fuel by 10% by 2020.

The regulation has come under fire by industry organizations like Western States Petroleum Association, who claim that the LCFS cannot be met in later years of the program due to lack of fuel availability. During 2011, E2's Advanced Biofuel Market Report was published and provided evidence that the LCFS goals can be met.

In concert with other groups...read more >

L to R: John Cusack, Judith Albert, Rona Fried, and Marlys Appleton

December 13 , 2011 – This holiday season we decided to mix things up here at E2, holding a joint holiday party in New York with NRDC’s Center for Market Innovation. E2 members, together with friends of E2 and CMI, came together for an animated evening of conversation and cheer. We look forward to continuing our work with our long-time members, and as we continue to expand our network, we are excited about the possibilities that new partnerships and opportunities bring.

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