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Tennessee welcomes solar jobs Texas snubs, say Senate Democrats

June 3, 2009 | Print This Post

 

Volunteer State and Bredesen have the foresight to grab clean-energy opportunities

Democratic Party NASHVILLE – Texas may be willing to turn down the jobs that come with solar energy, but Tennessee is more than happy to welcome this 21st century industry and the economic benefits that go with it, members of the Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus said Monday.

“Governor Bredesen has sent a strong message: Tennessee is ready, willing and able to be a center for the solar-energy industry,” Senator Lowe Finney of Jackson said. “With our Volunteer State Solar Initiative, West Tennessee will have the top solar energy-generating facility in the region.

“More than 600 Tennesseans will be hired to build the solar farm facility, and others will be hired to operate it.”

The story is altogether different in Texas, where legislators did an about-face over the weekend, voting down millions in incentives to draw solar investment to the state.   «Read the rest of this article»

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Murfreesboro Regional Sustainability Forum

May 15, 2009 | Print This Post

 

tnenvcouncilThe Tennessee Environmental Council presents a summit for a sustainable Tennessee at the Murfreesboro Regional Sustainability Forum. A forum on clean energy, natural resources and healthy communities. Come and learn more about the connection between healthy communities and habitat and water quality. Hear from local and regional experts. Be part of developing an action plan for our community.

When: Tuesday, May 19, 5:30-8:30 PM
Where: 311 Butler Dr., Murfreesboro, TN

Free tree seedlings will be given to the first 50 people!

RSVP today by email or by calling 615.248.6500

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