LANDMARK ENERGY & CLIMATE FRAMEWORK

INTRODUCED IN U.S. SENATE TODAY

Signals Critical Progress & Major Gains for Ohio

(Columbus,OH)– Today, a comprehensive energy and climate framework was introduced, reflecting months of hard work from Senators John Kerry (D- MA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Joseph Lieberman (I-CT).  The American Power Act is a major step forward that would reduce United States’ dependence on oil and move our country toward a cleaner, more secure energy economy.

This framework was introduced on the heels of a letter sent to Majority Leader Harry Reid and the U.S. Senate last week, signed by 175 business leaders around the country, including here in Ohio.  The letter [http://wecanlead.org/actnow/] called on the Senate to get comprehensive energy and climate legislation back on track in order to spur a new energy economy, boost energy independence and decrease carbon emissions.

“The tragic and catastrophic Gulf Coast oil spill demonstrates the urgency for our country to accelerate its transition to a clean energy economy,” said Eric Zimmer, President of Tipping Point Renewable Energy and member of the Ohio Business Council for a Clean Economy.

“China is spending 12.4 million dollars every hour on clean energy technology. Until the U.S. creates market certainty for these technologies by putting a price on carbon, China will continue gaining the competitive advantage by researching, developing and owning technologies we will all soon utilize, “ said Mark Terzola, Vice-President of Echogen and member Ohio Business Council for a Clean Economy.  “The framework introduced today gives businesses and workers in the U.S. and Ohio a fighting chance to compete in a trillion dollar clean energy economy.”

To arrange an interview with the Ohio Business Council for a Clean Economy or Eric or Mark please call Steve Caminati, 614-315-5908

Go to www.ohiocleaneconomy.biz for more information about the Council.

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