Rocky Mountain Collegian – Economic Forecast Emphasizes Need for Incentives, Renewable Energy

10/1/08

After the recent economic fallout, America will face a loss of one-half of its energy workforce in the next 10 years, said the president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for 21st Century Energy, in his economic forecast Tuesday.

"Working together we can transform our energy challenge into an energy opportunity," said CEO James Jones, also a retired U.S. Marine Corps general.

In his "Blueprint for Securing America's Energy Future," Jones said that America's response to energy challenges in the next few years will determine its role later.

Jones said that America's future in terms of alternative energy is bright, and to fill jobs resultant of its growth, compensation to combat workforce depletion is vital. He said that the U.S. needs to develop programs, incentives and visa policies to bring in and retain workers.

The address featured presentations from both government and private sector speakers and put a specific emphasis on the contributions of the state of Colorado and CSU to the alternative energy future.

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