By Stephen Lacey, Climate Progress More than 1.1 million people have jobs in Europe's renewable energy sector, according to new figures released from EurObserv'ER, a renewable energy tracking project supported by the European Commission.

"We have added 400 jobs. We expect to add 400 this year as well. These are great jobs that are going to stay here in the US," Bishop said.

"In the last farm bill, this committee wisely focused on energy policy. Renewable energy - including biofuels, biomass, wind and solar - are an important source of jobs and economic growth in rural communities across the country.

The trade group Solar Austin, which includes several CEOs of small solar energy companies, is urging the Austin City Council to commit to constructing 300 megawatts of rooftop generation by 2020 as a means of supporting the industry and creating jobs.

San Diego Gas & Electric recently announced that it has entered into two long-term contracts for 300 megawatts of renewable energy, including 200 megawatts of solar energy. With the purchase, the company has now substantially expanded its portfolio of ...

Obama promised not to cede solar manufacturing to the Chinese. He also announced the formation of an international task force to investigate unfair trade practices, to be led by Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs Mike ...

... while also expanding the clean energy economy, creating jobs, keeping America competitive, and putting our country on track to double renewable energy generation from sources like wind and solar in the President's first term,” said Adam Abrams, ...

By Gerard Wynn LONDON Feb 10 (Reuters) - The argument that renewable energy should be favoured because it will create "green jobs" - a view held by environmental groups, policymakers and companies in the renewables sector - is trumping economic logic ...