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Clean Energy and Green Equals Economic Development 2011 CALED Conference

Clean Energy and Green Equals Economic Development 2011 CALED Conference Paul Johnson, Executive Director San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization April 28, 2011. The San Joaquin Valley. 8 county region with population of 3.9 million

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Clean Energy and Green Equals Economic Development 2011 CALED Conference

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  1. Clean Energy and Green Equals Economic Development 2011 CALED Conference Paul Johnson, Executive Director San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization April 28, 2011

  2. The San Joaquin Valley • 8 county region with population of 3.9 million • Agricultural base, significant challenges, great clean energy assets and commitment • CA Partnership set up to improve quality of life. • SJVCEO leads clean energy (ee/re) efforts for region. • Focus on attracting resources/projects/jobs

  3. Linkages – Clean Energy, Green, and Economic Development • For 25 years link recognized between energy efficiency and economic development – Osage IA. • DOE study in 1990s reinforces link. • Energy efficiency $ stay in community- higher economic multipliers • Benefits to energy efficiency users • Increased activity as a result of reduced energy spending • Job creation for providers • Recognized in a Clean Energy Roadmap for the Greater Fresno Area. • A basis/rationale for Federal stimulus funding. • ACEEE stresses energy efficiency not about ratcheting down economy, but is about using innovation, productive technologies, and new approaches.

  4. Current Situation and a Look Forward • Short term/long term impacts of $42 billion in ARRA funding for clean energy being assessed. • Strong world market for clean/green estimated as high as $2 trillion by 2020 by HSBC Global Research. • 2010 CA Regional Progress Report identifies 15 core elements of green economy, tremendous growth since 1990s- 50% growth in the SJ V. • Energy efficiency should be a prime focus in future economic development.

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