Articles tagged with "job-creation"
Huge New Rivian EV Factory To Rise In Georgia, Tax Credit Or Not
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is moving forward with plans to build a massive new factory in Georgia, known as Project Horizon, which is expected to create approximately 7,500 permanent jobs. The project had faced uncertainty due to shifts in federal loan program policies, including a freeze initiated by the Trump administration shortly after its conditional $6.57 billion loan approval. However, recent developments suggest the loan is active again, allowing Rivian to proceed with construction, which is scheduled to break ground on September 16. The site has already been prepared for building, and the loan agreement remains valid until 2028, providing flexibility for the company. The announcement of Rivian’s factory is politically significant for Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, who is term-limited in 2027 and seeking to bolster his job creation record amid economic challenges. This new investment comes at a critical time following International Paper’s decision to close several facilities in Georgia, resulting in about 1,100 job losses. Kemp has pledged to assist displaced
energyelectric-vehiclesRivianfactoryclean-energyjob-creationelectric-vehicle-manufacturingReclaiming Coal Country: 300 GW Solar Goldmine From Coal Mine Conversions - CleanTechnica
A recent report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) highlights the significant potential of converting closed and soon-to-be-retired coal mines into solar farms, estimating an increase of nearly 300 gigawatts (GW) in global solar capacity by 2030—equivalent to a 15% rise over current installed solar power. The study, “Bright Side of the Mine,” analyzes over 300 surface coal mines closed since 2020 and 127 projected closures by 2030, identifying more than 5,800 square kilometers of degraded mine land suitable for solar development. Nearly all these sites are within 10 kilometers of existing grid infrastructure, facilitating rapid deployment. This transition could generate approximately 577,000 jobs worldwide, including both permanent and construction roles, potentially offsetting coal sector job losses by 2035. The report emphasizes major coal-producing countries such as China, Australia, the U.S., India, South Africa, and Indonesia as key regions for this transformation. India alone could develop
energysolar-energycoal-mine-conversionrenewable-energyclean-energyjob-creationenergy-transitionBlue States Sue Feds Over Halt To Wind Energy Projects
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