Opportunity Maine released our Green Jobs, Green Savings report at a press conference on Wednesday to provide a broad range of examples and context for how different states have pursued comprehensive economic and workforce development strategies in the energy efficiency and renewable energy sector.

www.opportunitymaine.org/greenjobs.htm

There were a lot of print, TV and radio news stories and I would bring your attention particularly to this Maine Things Considered story

http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNews/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/1858/ItemId/10211/Default.aspx

The report provides examples for the Joint Select Committee on Maine’s Energy Future of successful ways to create good jobs and cut energy bills with an accountable efficiency program and sustained, dedicated funding for investments. This site dedicated to the report also has other helpful links and resources, such as info on ARRA and how Maine can successfully capitalize on formula and competitive grant funds for energy efficiency, renewable energy and workforce investment.

We would like to thank the Betterment Fund, Davenport Trust, Maine Credit Union League, Maine Building Trades Council and Maine League of Young Voters for their support of this project.

Please share widely. Thanks.

Rob Brown, Executive Director
Opportunity Maine
(207) 699-5880 office
(207) 233-2987 cell
(207) 699-5885 fax
www.opportunitymaine.org