Kevin de Leon Quotes

The transition to clean energy should not be viewed as a burden to be overcome but, rather, an extraordinary job creation opportunity for the United States.

If we can come up with innovations and train young people to take on new jobs, and if we can switch to clean energy, I think we have the capacity to build this world not dependent on fossil-fuel. I think it will happen, and it won't destroy economy.

We need to focus on green jobs: solar, wind, geothermal, biomass. There's so many opportunities. But other countries like China are getting ahead of the curve.

I have acknowledged the problem and have spent my time in Congress focusing on solutions - including developing clean and efficient energy that grows our economy and creates jobs while also lowering pollution levels and protecting the environment.

As governor of Washington, I've seen firsthand what's possible when you invest in clean energy - reducing carbon pollution and supporting family-wage jobs that are growing twice as fast as those in any other industry.

America's brightest minds are charting a course to a clean energy future that will provide for our health, safety, and prosperity.

New Hampshire understands the need to pursue modern and long-term energy strategies that will help lower costs, protect our natural resources, and create good jobs.

We need to recognize the opportunity that green jobs present to Florida and to the economy.

The Energy Transition Act fundamentally changes the dynamic in New Mexico. This legislation is a promise to future generations of New Mexicans, who will benefit from both a cleaner environment and a more robust energy economy with exciting career and job opportunities.

Caring about the long-term vibrancy of our coasts means transitioning ambitiously to cleaner energy, which would spur job growth in high-paying industries and cut air pollution.

Whether you're a banker or a botanist - the economic benefits of a clean energy revolution are compelling.

The notion that moving toward renewable energy will kill jobs is an absurdity on its face. The notion that we have to live smaller lifestyles; not have the American way of life or give up the American Dream is just ridiculous. It is the opposite of the case; a new energy paradigm will create opportunity.

In reality, studies show that investments to spur renewable energy and boost energy efficiency generate far more jobs than oil and coal.

We can no longer continue with a status quo energy policy. We must create sustainable clean energy jobs and leave the planet to our children and grandchildren in better shape than we found it.

The truth is that transitioning to clean energy like wind and solar will create millions of new, good jobs that can't be outsourced, and spur economic growth - all while avoiding the inevitable, significant damages our economy will suffer should we keep building more pipelines.

Clean energy is the ultimate growth strategy for our economy - one that would add millions more good-paying jobs right here in the United States.

Renewable energy is a clear winner when it comes to boosting the economy and creating jobs.

America can win the global energy race of the future, but only if we act boldly. We can and should seize the massive economic opportunity of leading the world in clean energy, by making investments that would create countless high-paying jobs and clean up our air and water in the process.

Renewable energy could reduce emissions but also create jobs and improve public health.

It is important that we show the American people that we believe in an energy policy that is based on science and prioritizes jobs - not one that is based on ideology and prioritizes headlines.

Renewable energy is essential to the future of South Jersey's economy and vital to protecting our environment.

I want to double down on our commitment to clean energy into New Mexico - that way we'll create good paying jobs by harnessing the power of our natural resources.

Diversifying our energy sources will create jobs, improve our national security and lay the foundation for a strong, sustainable economy in the future.

Renewable energy and climate change are very important to a lot of people, because we need jobs and we really, really believe that we can create jobs by moving down a path toward 100 percent renewable energy.

As our clean energy industries grow, so too will sustainable, well-paying jobs.