"As much a jobs bill as clean energy legislation, Maryland's new expanded RPS not only targets solar and wind energy but also seeks to bolster minority- and women-owned energy businesses. ... Supporters of Maryland's higher RPS say the move ensures 1,300 MW of new clean energy will be generated, and 1,000 solar jobs and 4,600 wind positions created. Maryland's solar industry currently employs 4,300."

I think we should start now and begin pushing something similar for WV. We should emphasize the need to transition coal-field economies. And we should make it clear that any politician whose only campaign pitch is to rail about "Obama's War on Coal" is simply not helpful to WV.

Full story at:

http://www.utilitydive.com/news/maryland-senate-passes-25-rps-in-clean-energ...

Thanks to Sally Wilts for posting this first.

Jim Kotcon