“We should invest in the workforce of the future and the workforce of the future are kids. And we should invest in teaching kids about these renewable energies so that when they grow up, they know that these jobs exist because renewable energy is not going away.”

“Clean energy can offer a lifeline for those who were born and/or raised in environments where their choices are limited. By providing individuals at a younger age with potential job opportunities in clean energy, we can enable them to learn more about the potential of clean energy earlier on in their lives and inform them on how clean energy can provide access to clean air, water, and food systems in their everyday lives.”

“Michigan’s greatest feature is its natural resources. Having clean energy investments in the places people love to visit, such as electric vehicle charging stations in the Upper Peninsula, allows folks to enjoy our state’s beauty while also mitigating their carbon footprint.”

“I wish more people realized we need nuclear plus renewables. We need a diverse energy portfolio in order to maintain reliability, accessibility, and a carbon emissions free grid.”

“Producing energy locally has many health, economic, and resilience related benefits. It's also an issue that affects everyone, which can be a great connector for organizations who may not have worked well together on previous issues.”

“Investing in clean energy is investing in our future. Our economy is dependent on energy and future generations are dependent on energy being sustainable, renewable, plentiful, and clean.”

“The clean energy industry is home to thousands of high-quality, family sustaining jobs, promising a pathway to a rewarding career. In New York State alone, total employment in the clean energy sector is expected to increase by more than 60%, adding at least 211,000 jobs by 2030.”

“I wish people could feel confident about building and being innovative in this space. Nobody's ever done this before so it's okay for you to dream. That is so powerful — to be able to take a population of people that has never been allowed to dream and say, ‘Hey, here's an opportunity for you to dream and be included!’“

“The transition to clean energy is inevitable, but the sooner we make that transition, the better the outcomes -- for climate change, but also for public health, energy independence, and economic opportunity.”

“[Clean energy] is the most exciting and multi-disciplinary industry out there!”

“Clean energy fights climate change, brings new job opportunities to Americans, and future proofs our grid.”

“The clean energy industry isn’t just about cars and power plants and batteries – energy production dictates how we grow food, how we distribute food, how we get our water, clean our water, create textiles, and more.”

“I used to think I needed to be an engineer or scientist to contribute to the energy transition. I have learned, however, that it takes one type of genius to develop a disruptive technology and another type of genius altogether to drive the adoption of a disruptive technology. The more hands and voices the better!”

“Clean energy is where there is more opportunity to make equitable jobs open to all.”

“Carbon should stay in the ground. We can be smarter training and investing in a clean energy economy that rebuilds our infrastructure for a more sustainable future and mitigates climate change.”

“In a sustainable, circular, and clean energy and materials future, we will need access to a wide range of skilled workers to manufacture/remanufacture, install, operate, maintain, repair, recycle, refurbish and regulate our complex energy systems.”

“I started my career in clean energy industry working at Department of Energy in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. I was focused on Energy Literacy and helped to support education and outreach initiatives for teachers and students. “

“Clean energy jobs tend to be hyper local, so investing in clean energy jobs has a lot of benefits for local economies in addition to the climate benefits.”

“The frustrating reality about climate change is that it often disproportionately affects those that did the least to cause it. We’re already seeing this reality with changes in weather events, sea level, global temperatures, air quality, and more: those from disadvantaged communities and countries tend to see the brunt of these effects. Embracing clean energy allows me to be part of the solution to this problem.”

“I want to do my part in making sure the green transition includes low-income communities like the one I came from. PLUS, who doesn't want a cleaner, greener Earth and some more affordable energy?!”