Corpus Christi Town Hall September 13th

You're Invited!

-Good Jobs and the Clean Energy Economy

A town hall discussion on the future of Corpus Christi

Thursday September 13^th 2012
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
(Program begins at 5:45)
Del Mar College West - ET Building – Rm 124

4101 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi , TX
Free event – RSVP @TxBlueGreen or email davec@bluegreenalliance.org

From energy production and the greening of our schools, to workforce development and city planning, the 21^st century clean energy economy presents Corpus Christi and the broader Coastal Bend with an array of practical, efficient, and affordable solutions to our energy crisis that will keep our economy growing, protect our air and water, and create thousands of good-paying, family supporting jobs.

While research shows that Texas has 229,685 direct jobs in ‘green goods and services’, Corpus Christi has secured 2,155 direct jobs across the following sectors:

      Wind tech development (cleantech):  9 jobs                    Public mass transit:  45 jobs

      Energy-saving building materials:  637 jobs                    Recycling and reuse:  203 jobs

      HVAC and building control systems:  15 jobs                 Remediation:  107 jobs

      Waste management and treatment:  610 jobs                 Pollution reduction:  7 jobs 

      Professional energy services (cleantech):  5 jobs          Conservation:  324 jobs   

      Professional environmental services:  179 jobs                        Total: 2155 jobs

According to a report published by the Office of the Governor, in one west Texas county (Nolan County) the wind industry alone directly employed more than 1,300 people in 2009, with a direct payroll exceeding $56 million. The resulting local economic impact totaled nearly $400 million. In the same year, the wind industry also provided Nolan County with more than 800 construction jobs.

The Coastal Bend has vast potential for renewable energy resources, technology research and development, infrastructure repair, and for the greening of our public buildings and schools. When paired with an active port, a growing skilled workforce, and the right mix of policies and job training, the clean energy economy can be leveraged to position Corpus Christi as a leader in Texas and the Nation.

Hope to see you and your friends on the 13th!