Alternative Energy
"As America’s electricity appetite continues to grow, it is critical that both government and the market come together to support policies that encourage the development of clean energy alternatives."
Duke Energy
Close to half of the states and the District of Columbia have adopted Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) which requires electricity providers to obtain a minimum percentage of their power from renewable energy resources by a certain date.
These include, but are not limited to: Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, and Ocean Thermal.
For example, Duke Energy proposes a $100 million plan to install solar panels in North Carolina. Also, the Ohio Governor, Ted Strickland, has announced his Energy, Jobs and Progress plan which includes an advanced energy portfolio requiring at least 25 percent of the electricity sold in Ohio to be generated from renewable and advanced energy technologies by 2025.
This is a great opportunity for Economic Development Agencies to attract new investment, create jobs, and create an alternative energy cluster which would include manufacturing, transportation, and project construction. New projects in the Great Plains prompted Denmark’s LM Glasfiber to open a rotor blade manufacturing plant in North Dakota. In addition, wind turbine tower and component manufacturing have created jobs in several states.
Economic Development Marketing (EDM), an iGroups company, can help you develop your alternative energy cluster. We have developed an extensive list of companies, both domestic and foreign, involved in green energy technologies. EDM can help you reach these companies with your message detailing the benefits of locating in your region.
EDM has been assisting cities, counties, regional economic development groups, states, and provinces throughout the US & Canada develop marketing strategies to attract new investment since 1997. We are a single source for marketing strategies, target market studies, and investment attraction.
States that currently have Renewable Portfolio Standards
http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/maps/renewable_portfolio_states.cfm
Economic Development Marketing (EDM)
(800) 595-7052 (619) 585-7052
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