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June 23, 2010 |
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Christine Real de Azua (202) 383-2508 |
SENATOR TOM DASCHLE HOSTS WIND ENERGY
INDUSTRY LEADERS’ CALL FOR CLEAN ENERGY ACTION
Industry to White House, Senator Reid: Get Clean Energy
Legislation to Floor by July 12 to Create Jobs, Secure America’s Energy Future
| WHAT: |
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) announces that Senator Tom Daschle will host a press conference with U.S. wind energy industry leaders to address the urgent need for clean energy legislation immediately upon Congress’ return from the July 4 recess. |
| WHO: |
Denise Bode, CEO, American Wind Energy Association
Senator Tom Daschle
Steve Dayney, CEO, REpower USA
Steve Lockard, President and CEO, TPI Composites
Susan Nickey, CFO, Acciona North America |
| WHEN: |
June 23, 2010 11:30am ET |
| WHERE: |
Liaison Hotel, Metropolitan East Room
415 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington DC |
| WHY |
The time for action is now to save and create jobs and attract manufacturing investment. The U.S. wind energy industry urges the U.S. Senate and the White House to move quickly and bring legislation to the floor by July 12 that includes a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) to promote renewable energy generation along with associated manufacturing opportunities. Many wind turbine component manufacturers have almost ceased receiving orders because of the slowdown in power purchase agreements and uncertainty regarding a long term policy for renewable energy |
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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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