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In February 2009, Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), also known as the Stimulus Bill. The money was spent on various “shovel” projects – anything that can hire people quickly and profitably. State and local governments, nonprofits, and even for-profit companies are trying to find a way to keep a slice of the government pie full of money.
The Obama administration acted swiftly to get the country back on track. But it’s not just about treating financial problems. President Obama seems to be advocating a more holistic approach. The United States must be a good citizen of the world. We must protect our planet and the environment by “greening”. President Obama traveled to Copenhagen for the UN Climate Change Conference COP15 in 2009 to present the situation of our country. Earlier this year, the HR 2454 Cap-and-Trade Act was born. Not only was it born, it passed in the House of Representatives. Now the improved, more politically acceptable US Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 is pending Senate approval. Many believe and hope it will pass. So America will join most of the rest of the world in “Going Green.”
Will the transition to ecology help?
Passing a Cap-And-Trade Act would mean we would have to be familiar with terms such as carbon footprint, modernization and remediation, carbon offsetting and emissions trading. This applies to both homes and businesses. Environmental certifications, energy audits, and weather are already required for federal housing and projects. On the one hand, according to the Congressional Budget Office, the enactment of this legislation is expected to cost $ 821 billion in 2010-2019. On the other hand, it is estimated that this law will increase federal revenues (called taxes) by $ 846 billion between 2010 and 2019. Income growth is not entirely good news. Individuals and families are ultimately the ones who pay the higher taxes that companies pass on to consumers. But if you think in terms of more people working and therefore more taxpayers, the impact on each taxpayer may be neutral.
Despite all the stimulus money, the unemployment rate continued to rise in 2009. But one of the direct positives of the Restrictions and Trade Act is a new set of employment opportunities. This may not be enough to make up for the job losses that could result from the additional tax burden on businesses. . But any new job will help. Some people will need to rebuild and upgrade their skills. There is a shortage of people trained for airing. There is a need for more people not only to learn how to conduct energy audits, but also to be re-certified against current standards. In this US recession, any good news on the labor front is encouraging.
I have listed below some of the groups that will benefit.
Construction industries, engineers
- Home / business energy audits
- The weather
- LEED certificate (green building energy rating)
Accounting, Finance, Audit, Technology, Lean / Six Sigma / BPR / Environmental Consultants
- Track your carbon footprint
- Waste management
- Coal trade
- Sustainable development measures
- Green return on investment
Business / Management / Supply Chain Consultants, Technical Writers, Business Analysts
- Corporate Sustainable Development Reports (CSR)
- Green training
- Assessment
- Sustainability Managers
- Green business case
Innovators, researchers, technologists, engineers, scientists, Lean / Six Sigma / BPR consultants
- Paper reduction
- Waste reduction
- Increased efficiency
- Energy saving
- Carbon dioxide emission reduction projects
- Biodegradable products
Lawyers, Economists
- Legal interpretations
- Patents and trademarks
- Economic impact
Advertising / marketing / PR consultants, change management, event planners, printing houses, sign makers
- Mass education
- Acceptance and adaptation.
- Green Exhibitions
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Source by Sandra Noble