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The Apollo Alliance is dedicated to advancing a broad strategic agenda for good jobs and energy independence. What inspires our mission is the conviction that working Americans do not have to choose between the economic well-being of their families, the environmental health of their communities, and the security of their country. On this page, we provide resources – including reports, data, and examples of best practices – to help the progressive community unite uncommon allies behind an agenda for energy independence, good jobs, and national security.
Apollo’s ten-point plan for energy independence, will bring our country together to rethink and reshape our energy future, to create a stronger economy, a safer world and cleaner environment. The plan calls for diversifying our energy sources, making America less dependent on imported oil and making energy less polluting. It will invest in new technology and expand markets for American durable goods. And, it will increase construction of high performance energy efficient buildings and drive new spending on transportation and public infrastructure.
This plan outlines a comprehensive, four-part strategy for state leadership to promote clean energy and create good jobs. In the absence of strong federal action over the last six years, states have acted as laboratories of democracy, pioneering bold, new solutions to our energy challenges. They have tapped the “can do” spirit of the American people, demonstrating that we can tackle some of the great issues of our time—creating good jobs, energy independence, and curbing global warming pollution—with the right combination of leadership and know-how.
The four initiatives outlined in our State Leadership plan offer states broad roadmaps on how to address the full gamut of our nation’s energy challenges. Many of the ideas here reflect some of the best ideas already tested by state governments. These initiatives can be adopted in whole or piece-by-piece, depending on where a state might be in the process of creating a new energy policy framework.
Reports
 September, 2008
A comprehensive economic investment strategy to build America's 21st century clean energy economy and dramatically cut energy bills for families and businesses. The New Apollo Program will generate and invest $500 billion over the next ten years and create five million high quality green-collar jobs and transform America into the global leader of the new green economy.
 September, 2008
The New Apollo Program will accelerate the development of the nation's vast clean energy resources and move America toward energy security, climate stability, and economic prosperity.
 A coalition of non-profit environmental and economic research organizations from across the country today released a first-of-its kind guide to cities and states to enhance one critical component of America’s shared prosperity. The new guide, “Green-Collar Jobs in America's Cities,” was made public at the start of the two-day national Good Jobs, Green Jobs conference in Pittsburgh. It makes a strong case that pursuing a four-step strategy – essentially a metropolitan green business and jobs development plan – provides a wealth of environmental, economic, and social benefits.
 2007
Every city and community in the United States has some potential to capitalize on the clean energy economy through good wind or solar resources or through retrofit programs to bring old, dilapidated buildings up to energy efficiency codes. The Apollo Alliance and Urban Habitat are committed to fighting for a clean energy future that benefits not only businesses and the environment, but also workers and low-income communities.
 This signature Apollo jobs report describes how a massive investment in Apollo’s ten-point plan would lead to over 3 million new green-collar jobs, stimulate $1.4 trillion in new GDP, add billions in personal income and retail sales, and produce $284 billion in net energy savings – all while generating sufficient returns to the U.S. treasury to pay for itself over ten years.
 This groundbreaking report describes successful state-based clean energy solutions. It chronicles scores of proven clean energy solutions that are working in states across America. From clean power sources to fuel efficiency to smart growth, our new report highlights the best clean energy policies our states have enacted.
 Cities across the nation are pioneering new clean energy solutions that will help end our nation's oil addiction and create good jobs. “New Energy for Cities” highlights dozens of representative municipal programs that promote renewable power, reduce oil consumption, make buildings more efficient and promote smart growth.
 The Apollo Alliance partnered with Energy Action to create this comprehensive guide demonstrating how campuses across the nation can be a catalyst for sustainable energy independence. "New Energy for Campuses" lays out strategies for campuses to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money at the same time.
Wisconsin's Future in the Renewable Energy Industry
 January 2006
Wisconsin is particularly well positioned to benefit from development in the renewable energy industry, according to this 2006 study by the Renewable Energy Policy Project.Wisconsin stands to receive nearly 14,061 new jobs and $1.6 billion dollars of investment in manufacturing components to supply this national development of renewables. Wisconsin is ranked fourth among states in terms of job gain, and fifth for potential investment.
Ohio's Future in the Renewable Energy Industry
 Ohio stands to receive nearly 23,000 new jobs and $3.6 billion dollars of investment in manufacturing components to supply the national development of renewables. Ohio is ranked fourth among states in terms of job gain, and fifth for potential investment.
A Case Study of Pennsylvania
 October 2006
Pennsylvania, of all the states, is ranked sixth as the greatest potential to generate new manufacturing activity for renewable energy.In all, there are more than 2188 firms in Pennsylvania that are currently active in the industrial sectors that could supply the component parts to meet the demand necessary to deliver a wedge. In addition, the demand can support the creation of more than 42,000 new jobs related to the expanded manufacturing activity.
 October 2006
California, of all the states, has the greatest potential to generate new manufacturing activity to meet the demand for clean energy products and services, according to this October 2006 study by the Renewable Energy Policy Project. In all, there are more than 5400 firms in California that are currently active in the industrial sectors that could supply the component parts to meet the demand necessary to deliver a wedge. In addition, the demand can support the creation of more than 95,000 new jobs related to the expanded manufacturing activity.
Clean Energy Strategies
These pages discuss how key economic sectors can mobilize to reduce their energy dependence, save on energy costs, and build a healthier environment:
The manufacturing sector consumes over 30% of all energy in the U.S., making it a prime candidate for energy management. Simple measures can greatly improve manufacturing efficiency, thereby insulating the industry from rising energy prices and increasing its competitiveness.
State and local governments control a remarkable amount of resources – millions of buildings, cars, buses, and dollars of tax revenue – and influence even more through building codes, zoning restrictions, and transportation/parking policies. Because of their control and influence over such a wide array of resources, convincing state and local governments to ‘green’ their infrastructure can drastically reduce energy use in communities across America.
The last several decades have not been kind to rural communities – family farms have disappeared, energy costs have skyrocketed, and increasing numbers of farmers require supplemental incomes to survive. Many of these alternatives, especially wind energy and biomass/biofuels, rely on the availability of open land and agricultural crops to generate power.
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