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U.S. WIND ENERGY INDUSTRY PRAISES CONGRESS AND PRESIDENT FOR ADOPTING STIMULUS BILL Renewable energy provisions will help industry sustain momentum, create jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today praised the adoption by Congress and the signing by the President of the economic stimulus bill, which includes several provisions to spur development of wind and other renewable energy industries in the current adverse economic climate. “The U.S. wind energy industry is grateful to Congress and the President for taking this important step to secure an economic recovery that includes a strong focus on renewable energy,” said AWEA CEO Denise Bode. “We are thankful to be called upon, and ready to deliver. Wind power will create jobs by the thousands today and help build the vibrant, clean energy economy of tomorrow.” The U.S. wind energy industry in 2008 installed about 42% of all the new electric generating capacity added that year and created 35,000 jobs, primarily in construction and manufacturing. The renewable energy measures in the stimulus bill will help sustain that momentum and will encourage additional clean energy investment and job creation.
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