Clean Energy Advocates Support Options Outlined in Climate Action Plan

ALBANY, NY (06/26/2013)(readMedia)-- Today President Barack Obama announced a national climate action plan to reduce greenhouse gases and mitigate the impacts of global warming. Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY), a statewide coalition dedicated to promoting clean energy and energy efficiency technologies, welcomed the President's message and commended the goal of accelerating investment in the technologies that combat climate change and spur the green economy.

"There is no doubt that adding clean resources to our energy supply is an effective and necessary strategy for reducing emissions from power plants," said Valerie Strauss, interim executive director of ACE NY. "Technologies like wind and solar are already leading the transition to a sustainable energy future, and we applaud President Obama for recognizing the important role they have to play in fighting climate change."

In addition to establishing carbon emissions limits for new and existing power plants, President Obama has set a goal of doubling renewable electricity generation by 2020 through accelerated permitting for new projects and transmission upgrades.

"The deployment of clean energy technologies has expanded continuously since President Obama took office, but there are vast resources both in New York and across the country that have yet to be tapped," continued Ms. Strauss. "The steps outlined today will help us ensure that we do reach the full potential of these resources by reducing barriers to development, expanding federal procurement goals, and spurring additional investment."

"Fortunately New York State has long been a leader in clean energy, and as a result we've seen regional emissions reductions as well as job creation, private investment and cost savings for consumers. The Obama Administration's plan reinforces the benefits of the commitments New York has already made and will hopefully inspire leadership at all levels to keep this momentum going and maintain strong and consistent support for the clean energy industry."

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About the Alliance for Clean Energy New York

The Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY) is a broad coalition dedicated to promoting clean energy, energy efficiency, a healthy environment, and a strong economy for the Empire State, and is New York's premier advocate for the rapid adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. www.aceny.org