APRIL 4, 2024

EVENTS

"Clean energy is bipartisan and pro-job"

On yesterday's CICE webinar, an expert panel discussed how chambers and economic development leaders can talk "grid reliability" and why it's essential to regional competitiveness. Bryn Baker from the Clean Energy Buyers Association cited research that says demand for electric is going up, to the tune of 38 gigawatts of new electric over the next half-decade: "That's like adding four New York Cities."

Panelists also touched on a number of topics, including:

• factors that make a region attractive for investment,
• how companies evaluate regions for clean and reliable local power, and
• why chambers should engage with lawmakers or state and local government officials to encourage responsible policy.

The full webinar recording is available online to watch.

ALSO: CICE is partnering with E2, the SF Chamber of Commerce, and the Clean Energy Leadership Institute for a special event, "The Clean Economy: Opportunities Rising" as part of San Francisco Clean Energy Week.

CICE POLICY BREIEF

A new CICE policy brief looks at EV registration fees, which purchasers must pay on top of normal auto ownership fees. These fees are often unduly discriminatory, do little to address the problem of declining transportation funds, and ultimately deter EV ownership, especially in states with EV manufacturing investment.

CHAMBERS IN THE NEWS

Ohio Chamber makes funds available to Logan County businesses after deadly March storms

EVs, gas tax discussed at Wilmington (NC) Chamber event

Peducah (KY) Chamber, community discuss clean energy with Dept of Energy

CLEAN ENERGY NEWS

PA’s largest solar farm will replace its largest coal plant

This year’s carbon plan update has high stakes for NC offshore wind

Ohio landowners say solar opposition groups threaten their property rights

Republican campaign advisor op-ed: Energy competition is a winning issue

Iowa farm is running on renewable energy all-year round

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