Investment in renewable resources will create jobs in manufacturing, construction and engineering, and encourage local economic development in nearly all parts of the state. In order to realize this job creation potential, Indiana needs a strong policy to encourage the growth of a clean energy economy. A Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) would promote job growth through new investments – wind farms, solar panel installations and anaerobic digesters – by renewable electricity companies. Additional jobs would be created through the re-tooling of existing Hoosier businesses to produce renewable energy components, as well as through maintaining, installing, and marketing these technologies.
We are Indiana business leaders who believe that Indiana has an extraordinary opportunity to become a leader in the construction of renewable energy and energy efficient systems, and the manufacturing of component of such systems. We are committed to advancing policy that will accelerate the development of these sectors in Indiana.
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