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Thursday, Aug. 19: Sen. Schwartz Sheds Light on Renewables

Tuesday, August 17 2010

American Renewable Energy DayDENVER—   This week, Senator Gail Schwartz (D-Snowmass) will speak on a panel at the 7th annual American Renewable Energy Day in Aspen to discuss the innovative strides the legislature has taken to promote the renewable energy industry in Colorado. 

           Senator Schwartz has been a leader for smart, green energy policies in the State Senate and has sponsored multiple bills to create jobs through increasing the renewable energy standards, training Coloradans to work in solar and wind powered plants, and helping citizens access green energy in their homes.  This year’s American Renewable Energy day will feature more than 50 presenters and will focus on food security, financing renewable energy, innovative green technology, and preserving earth’s oceans and forests.

           Avatar director, James Cameron, and Ted Turner will also speak on a panel at the event which runs from Thursday, August 19 to Sunday, August 22.

 Sponsors for the convention include the Rocky Mountain Institute, the United Nations Foundation, Green Peace, and the National Wildlife Federation.

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WHAT:

     American Renewable Energy Day. Sen. Schwartz will moderate a panel discussion titled “Colorado Leading the Way”

WHEN:

     3 pm, Thursday, August 19

WHERE:

     Hotel Jerome - 330 East Main Street,  Aspen, CO                      

WHO:

      Sen. Gail Schwartz (D-Snowmass); Michael Bowman 25x’25;   Nathan Ratledge, Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE);  Del Worley, Holy Cross Energy;  Joani Matranga, Governor’s Energy Office;  David Hornbacher, Deputy Director Utilities and Renewable Energy City of Aspen

 

What is the most important thing Colorado can do to recruit, grow and retain businesses?

Increase marketing efforts in other states
Improve education and training for workers
Provide grants to businesses in growing industries
Offer tax breaks to businesses


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