Powering Up: State Assets & Barriers to Renewable Energy Growth
As energy becomes an increasingly important national and global priority, there is a significant hunger on the part of the economic development community for useful information on how to effectively support the development of their renewable energy industry. Many states have proactively generated policies with the goal of launching a viable and ultimately competitive renewable energy industry. IEDC's new report, Powering Up: State Assets and Barriers to Renewable Energy Growth, employs primary and secondary research to provide a current snapshot of what states see as their assets for renewable energy development, and the policies they are using to strategically develop their renewable energy industry as both an end goal in itself and as a lever for wider economic development. The report also highlights strategies and best practices in funding mechanisms as well as supply chain issues faced in developing renewable energy sectors.
The Role of Local Elected Officials in Economic Development: 10 Things You Should Know
Economic developers will find this publication a valuable tool in building their relationships with their local elected officials. The guidebook outlines the “top 10 list” of things elected officials should know about economic development in order to be effective leaders. The publication is the result of a partnership between the National League of Cities Center for Research and Innovation and the International Economic Development Council.
Getting Prepared: Economic Development in a Transforming Energy Economy
While the specifics of the transition to a low-carbon economy are still being debated both nationally and internationally, it appears likely that some type of cap and trade or carbon pricing will emerge. This report helps economic developers and those in related fields think about how they can position their economies to benefit from the transition.
Creating Quality Jobs: Transforming the Economic Development Landscape
As the role of economic developers has expanded to include everything from technology transfer to attracting retail to expand a community's tax base, the profession must examine the types of jobs it is creating and how well they meet the needs of individuals and communities in a globalized, skill-based economy. This report identifies the role of economic developers in creating quality jobs and improving the quality of existing jobs.
An Improved Federal Response to Post-Disaster Economic Recovery
This report identifies capacity, resource and regulatory constraints imposed on local communities after a disaster, and presents a series of recommendations on how federal partners could better assist communities in their recovery effort.
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