WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has issued a proclamation recognizing
September 20-24, 2021 as Clean Energy
Week in the state in conjunction with the fifth annual National
Clean Energy Week (NCEW).
Last year, Governor Cooper, along with more than half of the
nation's governors, signed proclamations officially recognizing
Clean Energy Weeks in their respective states. In his 2021
proclamation, the Governor cites that North Carolina benefited from approximately
$19.8 billion of clean energy
investment between 2007 and 2020, and at least 30 of North Carolina's largest 50 private employers
have targets for renewable energy, electric vehicles, energy
conservation, and/or greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
"Thank you, Governor Cooper for recognizing the important role
that clean energy plays in addressing North Carolina's economic and energy needs
through your Clean Energy Week proclamation," said Heather Reams, chair of NCEW and executive
director of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES).
"Today, 85 percent of greenhouse gas emissions are created outside
of the United States. This means
that U.S. energy and climate policy must foster innovation and
commercialization pathways that work as well for North Carolina as they do for India. The fifth annual NCEW and the Policy
Makers Symposium will provide a bipartisan platform to learn more
about what is ahead for clean energy and build the necessary
bridges between policy, finance, and innovation to make strides in
this critical area."
"North Carolina's national
leadership in clean energy creates jobs and generates economic
development for residents across the state as we transition to a
clean energy economy and tackle climate change," said Governor
Roy Cooper. "Clean Energy Week
is a time to learn more about energy efficiency, solar energy,
land-based and offshore wind, and other clean energy resources that
can power a healthy, sustainable future for all North
Carolinians."
Founded in 2017, NCEW brings together government officials,
industry associations, businesses, non-profits, and advocates in
the clean energy space for events in Washington, D.C., and across America. The
weeklong recognition honors the clean energy sector's contributions
to America's economic strength while reducing global emissions.
Among the unique programming offered throughout the week, the NCEW
Policy Makers Symposium will convene lawmakers, energy advocates,
and private sector leaders for enlightening and influential clean
energy and climate policy discussions.
Additional information about NCEW—including sponsorship
opportunities, in-person events, examples of how businesses and
communities can show their support, and registration for the
Policy Makers Symposium—is available
at https://nationalcleanenergyweek.org/.
National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), described by POLITICO as
"a veritable who's who of the Clean Energy World," is an annual
awareness week to recognize the value of clean energy including
abundant job opportunities, economic growth, energy independence,
consumer choice, lower energy prices, and a cleaner environment.
Follow NCEW on Twitter (@NCEWConf) and Facebook
(NationalCleanEnergyWeek) for event updates.
www.nationalcleanenergyweek.org
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