STATEMENT: Clean Energy for America Commends Departing White House Aide Brian Deese for His Work to Create Thousands of Clean Energy Jobs

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Brian Deese announced his impending departure from the White House, following two years of service as director of the president’s National Economic Council. In recognition of Deese’s contributions to the clean energy workforce, CE4A’s Executive Director Andrew Reagan made the following statement:

“We thank Brian Deese for his service to the country: empowering the nation’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and driving a period of growth and opportunity, especially for domestic clean energy and clean energy workers. His tenure oversaw the creation of thousands of new jobs in clean energy innovation, development and deployment, and his contributions to that success story cannot be overstated.

“Because of his work, clean energy manufacturing is booming again and more Americans are working in good-paying jobs in the industry. The historic investments made during his tenure will continue to put money back in the pockets of workers and consumers for years to come.”

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Clean Energy for America: CE4A was formed to be a voice for the clean energy workforce, a new powerhouse of energy stakeholders, who overwhelmingly support ambitious action on climate to grow our economy and create jobs. Clean Energy for America is of, for, and by the rapidly emerging clean energy workforce. Led by some of the most influential leaders across the industry, CE4A has operations across the country, mobilizing the clean energy industry for grassroots engagement – carrying forward the momentum and demand for a clean energy economy.