Perdue Announces Investments in Green Economy and Strengthens Energy Policy Leadership

Press Release

Perdue Announces Investments in Green Economy and Strengthens Energy Policy Leadership

Signs H.B. 1481, Awards $950,000 in Green Business Fund Grants to Grow NC's Green Economy

Gov. Bev Perdue today signed House Bill 1481 to strengthen state energy policy leadership and announced 14 Green Business Fund grants, significant steps forward in her JobsNOW Green Economy Plan.

The actions are part of a three-pronged strategy to make North Carolina a leader in green economy jobs by strengthening state leadership in energy policy, making smart investments to create jobs and foster innovation, and providing green-collar workforce training.

"Strong leadership and smart investments are essential to laying a foundation for North Carolina to create green jobs, support green innovation and promote a sustainable future for our state's economy and environment," Gov. Perdue said. "Turning green into gold is a central part of my JobsNOW initiative and of my vision to grow North Carolina's long-term economy."

BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT

Source