Bill Richardson in 2009 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Energy & Oil:
Start carbon trading in 11-state Western Climate region
We've joined forces with eleven states and provinces to form the Western Climate Initiative and implement a regional cap and trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. I'm proposing we take a bold new step and pass the
New Mexico Global Warming Solutions Act to start carbon trading in the region. Next, we should extend the hybrid vehicle tax credit, and help keep fuel-efficient cars and trucks affordable.
Source: 2009 State of the State Address
Jan 20, 2009
On Environment:
Green Jobs Cabinet: build aggressive clean energy strategy
This week I will issue an executive order directing key state agencies--from education to workforce development, and from economic development to energy--to form a "Green Jobs Cabinet." This cabinet will build an aggressive clean energy strategy, so our
state educates, trains, and prepares a clean energy workforce.On renewable energy, we lead by example, having nearly tripled our usage of wind- powered electricity over the last six years.
But each year our current electrical grid loses over one hundred megawatts of power through inefficiency and out-of-date technology.
I propose we lead the nation in the construction of a
Green Grid to harness the power of solar and wind, and use smart electronics to deliver energy to consumers cheaper and more efficiently. The Green Grid will also help us tackle the toughest environmental challenge we face--climate change.
Source: 2009 State of the State Address
Jan 20, 2009
On Technology:
Launched Spaceport America; signed Virgin Galactic as tenant
- We targeted incentives to attract higher paying jobs, as well as clean and renewable energy companies
- We created new industries--like TV and Film production, which have attracted more than $2 billion dollars of investment and created
10 thousand jobs.
- We even went boldly where no state has gone before--launching Spaceport America, signing Virgin Galactic as an anchor tenant, and starting a new commercial space industry in Southern
New Mexico that's going to create thousands of new jobs.
Today, our economy is no longer dependent on one or two industries. It is broader and more diverse than ever, and for that reason we are weathering this financial crisis better than most.
We made a great step forward when we initiated the state supercomputing center. Now companies and universities are using the supercomputer to create alternative fuels, develop solar energy projects, and attract millions of dollars in venture capital.
Source: 2009 State of the State Address
Jan 20, 2009
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