Senator Gregg Should Stand Up for New Hampshire’s Clean Energy Future and New Green Jobs

February 12, 2009

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CONTACT: Elise Annunziata, (603) 622-8151; (703) 629-8441-mobile

Senator Gregg Should Stand Up for New Hampshire’s Clean Energy Future and New Green Jobs

Manchester, NH. Clean Water Action members have been expressing their disappointment in Senator Gregg for a couple of weeks, as he has refused to take a stand on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Over 100 member calls and letters have been sent over the last two weeks to the NH delegation, including Senator Gregg, calling on all of them to pass this legislation.

The economic stimulus legislation has the potential to jump start America and New Hampshire with provide much needed investments in infrastructure projects, improved drinking water systems, smart energy solutions and new jobs.

“This is an opportunity to make real progress toward a cleaner New Hampshire while at the same time creating new jobs for all,” said Elise Annunziata, Clean Water Action’s National Deputy Political Director, based in Manchester.

“The provisions in this legislation would go a long way toward protecting our waterways, investing in cleaner transportation initiatives- such as rail transit, and promoting new energy solutions that address global warming and create jobs, “ she continued.

While the final legislation and bottom line for New Hampshire is still being worked out, Clean Water Action New Hampshire estimates that the Granite State could receive as much as $759 million to strengthen and invest in the state’s economic and energy future. Close to $100 million of this money would go specifically to New Hampshire’s infrastructure needs – including, drinking and clean water funds, transit funding, clean efficiency American energy investments and research and development.

“This could be great good news for our state’s economy, environment and quality of life. We need to move from old policies that just don’t work, and into a 21st Century Energy Economy,” Annunziata said.

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