Report: Climate change bill would bring jobs to Pa.

From this morning's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a new study showing the benefits of clean energy legislation to Pennsylvania:

Report: Climate change bill would bring jobs to Pa.

A report by the University of Illinois, the University of California and Yale University says that climate and energy legislation now in Congress, if passed, could create up to 78,000 new jobs in Pennsylvania. The report said investments under the American Clean Energy and Security Act could add up to $4.3 billion to the state's gross domestic product. The San Francisco-based Energy Foundation, an advocate for energy efficiency and renewable energy, commissioned the report.

Read it at the Post-Gazette.

We did it! 60,000 in time for Energy Independence Day

As July 4 nears - and as our nation nears its second independence, this time on energy - we have passed an important threshhold in Pennsylvania. This afternoon, we passed 60,000 committed allies in our state to fight to secure a new green energy economy for America.

This milestone is the direct work of a talented team of grassroots organizers on the ground! 60,000 is a tremendous first step.

Now, can you take me to 76,000? I dare you...