RICHMOND, August 17, 2020 — Today, Harry Godfrey, Managing Director, Virginia Advanced Energy Economy participated in Governor Northam's ceremonial signing of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) in Richmond. His comments follow below:
Harry Godfrey, Managing Director, Virginia Advanced Energy Economy:
"Thank you Gov. Northam for marking this historic legislation with this ceremony today. As Virginia looks to rebuild from COVID-19, and create a more just and sustainable economy for all its citizens, Virginia's Clean Economy Act will serve as a cornerstone of economic recovery - helping to create tens of thousands of new, family-supporting jobs and attract billions in investment as we move to 100% clean energy, make our our air cleaner, and combat the threat of climate change."
About AEE and Virginia AEE
In Virginia, Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) operates as Virginia Advanced Energy Economy (Virginia AEE), a group of businesses that are making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. Virginia AEE seeks to drive the development of advanced energy to boost the state’s economy and competitiveness by working to remove policy barriers, identify market growth opportunities, encourage market-based policies, establish public and private partnerships, and serve as the voice for companies innovating in the advanced energy sector. Track industry news @AEEnet and @VA_AEE.
"Thank you Gov. Northam for marking this historic legislation with this ceremony today. As Virginia looks to rebuild from COVID-19, and create a more just and sustainable economy for all its citizens, Virginia's Clean Economy Act will serve as a cornerstone of economic recovery - helping to create tens of thousands of new, family-supporting jobs and attract billions in investment as we move to 100% clean energy, make our our air cleaner, and combat the threat of climate change."
About AEE and Virginia AEE
In Virginia, Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) operates as Virginia Advanced Energy Economy (Virginia AEE), a group of businesses that are making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. Virginia AEE seeks to drive the development of advanced energy to boost the state’s economy and competitiveness by working to remove policy barriers, identify market growth opportunities, encourage market-based policies, establish public and private partnerships, and serve as the voice for companies innovating in the advanced energy sector. Track industry news @AEEnet and @VA_AEE.