Las Vegas Sun: Reid, Titus, Horsford: Green Energy Means More Nevada Jobs"'And these are jobs that can't be shipped overseas because this is where the sun is, the wind, the geothermal, the biomass," Titus said. "This is where those jobs will be.' Titus cited the National Wildlife Federation in saying that Nevada has the potential to generate more than 52 percent of its electricity from wind and 46 percent from geothermal. 'We can definitely be a leader in the production market,' she said."
Titus: House Energy Bill Will Create Jobs and Make Nevada a Leader on Renewable Energy“This legislation makes important investments in renewable energy that can help create jobs right here in Nevada and take advantage of our abundant natural resources. We have seen the devastating effects of rising gas prices and what happens when we are subject to the whims of OPEC. This bill would help reduce our dependence on oil from the Middle East and put us on the path to a clean energy economy.”
Titus Amendment Will Create Clean Energy Jobs and Promote Deployment of Renewable Energy"It will drive demand for new clean energy technologies and help create new clean energy jobs. Indeed, we will be leading by example."
Titus Amendment to Promote Development and Deployment of Clean and Efficient Energy TechnologiesCongresswoman Dina Titus offered an amendment with Congressman Harry Teague of New Mexico and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona to establish a Global Clean Energy Exchange Program to promote the development and deployment of clean and efficient energy technologies.
Titus Amendment Promotes Development and Deployment of Clean and Efficient Energy Technologies"The development of next generation solar, wind, geothermal, carbon capture and storage, and other clean energy technologies that will reduce our dependence on foreign oil is going to take cooperative efforts from every corner of the world. Our amendment provides much-needed support for educational exchange programs dedicated to developing clean energy and energy efficient technologies."
Titus: Investments in Clean Energy Technologies Will Help the United States Regain Its Competitive Edge"Investments in clean energy technologies like solar, wind, geothermal, smart grid, and advanced batteries will help the United States regain its competitive edge in a global green economy, reduce our reliance on foreign oil, and improve our energy security."
Titus Amendment to the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities ActCongresswoman Dina Titus offered an amendment with Congresswoman Betsy Markey of Colorado to H.R. 2187, the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act. The amendment establishes an advisory council to recommend federal policies that will help states make schools green.
Titus Amendment Will Help States Turn Schools Green"The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act is an important bill that will provide our students with a healthy, safe learning environment, will create jobs, and will promote environmental responsibility. At the same time, it is moving us closer to the clean energy economy of the future."
Nevada Delegation: Green Energy Bill Could Generate Millions of Dollars for Nevada“Nevada has been blessed with an abundance of renewable energy resources and is at the forefront of a new green economy. This legislation will ensure that state and local governments share in the benefits of clean energy produced on federal land.”
Titus: ‘Investing in Homegrown American Renewable Energy Will Create Thousands of New American Jobs’"Investing in homegrown American renewable energy will create thousands of new American jobs that cannot be shipped overseas. In my state of Nevada, a thriving renewable energy industry will help diversify our local economy, which we so desperately need."
Nevada to Receive Nearly $72 Million for Weatherization Funding and Energy Efficiency Programs Under Recovery Act“With the latest influx of funds from the recovery package, Nevadans will save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills while providing a jolt to a growing industry that will create good jobs for our region. These funds will also promote energy efficiency and take steps toward reducing our dependence on foreign oil.”
Titus Highlights $9.7 Million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grants for Southern Nevada“These grants, along with other important energy efficiency initiatives in the recovery plan, can help the region take advantage of our abundant renewable energy resources and stimulate economic growth that will put Nevadans back to work.”