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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 |
Contact:
Christine Real de Azua, (202) 510-0122
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Statement by Denise Bode, CEO American Wind Energy Association
Following is a statement issued today in response to ABC World News story about the American Recovery Act and the wind industry
If the charge is that we are trying to attract global companies to invest in America and create jobs, we plead guilty. We need more American jobs, not less.
The American wind industry is proud of its record of creating and sustaining American jobs—85,000 so far, even during this recession. We are proud of all of our members who are investing in the U.S. wind energy market and creating American jobs because they see great opportunity here. We are proud that economic Recovery Act funding is going only to companies who have invested in the United States to create American jobs.
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About AWEA
AWEA is the national trade association of America’s wind industry, with more than 2,500 member companies, including global leaders in wind power and energy development, wind turbine manufacturing, component and service suppliers, and the world’s largest wind power trade show. AWEA is the voice of wind energy in the U.S., promoting renewable energy to power a cleaner, stronger America. Look up information on wind energy at the AWEA Web site. Find insight on industry issues at AWEA’s blog Into the Wind. Join AWEA on Facebook. Follow AWEA on Twitter.
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