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The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act:
Understanding the State Energy Program
part of
A Green Recovery For All: A Green For All Series
A note from Green For All’s CEO
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his is anexcitingmoment inAmerica. Even ayear ago, only a fewpeople were callingfor a clean energyeconomy thatcould ght povertyand pollution atthe same time.But today, that vision is guiding someof the most ambitious and excitingfederal policies and investments we’veseen in generations. All of Americacan see the promise and potential of agreen economy. Now, we must turnthat promise into reality for everydayAmericans. We need to turn these ideasand dreams into quality jobs, cleanerand healthier neighborhoods, andreduced energy needs and expenses forAmerican homes and businesses. Andwe must ensure that our most vulnerablecommunities get to share in these benets.The American Reinvestment andRecovery Act (ARRA) is a chance to startdoing that. ARRA invests $41 billionin clean-energy and energy-efciencyprojects. These funds will help “green”America’s cities, creating jobs and wealthin the process. But ARRA does notguarantee that low-income communitiesand communities of color will get to sharein those jobs and that wealth.That is why Green For All is producingthis “Green Recovery For All” seriesof pamphlets: to give practitioners,workers, policymakers, businesses,advocates and everyday Americans thetools to bring the benets of the greenrecovery to their communities. Thesepamphlets will help you understand keycomponents of ARRA, including whatfunds are available, how the funds may be used, and how cities, states and otherentities can maximize the benet to thecommunity. They will outline policymodels that would maximize the benetsto communities, workers and business.And they will point out opportunities toinuence ARRA implementation at thelocal level.As helpful as I hope these pamphlets are,they merely provide some tools. The restis up to us — and I know we are up to thechallenge. Together, we can build a greeneconomy strong enough to lift people outof poverty.Let’s get started.
-PhaedraEllis-LamkinsChiefExecutiveOfcerGreenForAll
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Purpose of This Guide
Green For All has prepared this documentto provide essential information to policyadvocates, policy makers, employers, andresidents who are interested in learningabout the State Energy Program. We hopeit offers a basic understanding of the StateEnergy Program, and helpful guidance onhow readers can produce the best resultspossible in their areas.
Authors of This Guide
Green For All is a national organizationdedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through a clean energyeconomy. Green For All works incollaboration with the business,government, labor, and grassrootscommunities to create and implementprograms that increase quality jobs andopportunities in green industry – allwhile holding the most vulnerable peopleat the center of its agenda.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
What’s Inside...
About This Guide ........................1Program Basics ...........................2Timeline & Key Dates ...................5Program Funding ........................7Reporting Requirements ...............9Recommendations for SEPImplementation .......................10Case Studies ............................14Resources .................................17Appendix: Talking Points ...........19
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