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Red states would enjoy a considerable advantage during a national push for clean energy.
The ecoregions which would derive the greatest economic benefit from the establishment of more renewable energy initiatives are located in the Great Plains, Intermountain Region, and states wherein the Appalachian Mountains cover some areas. The majority of districts which contain significant renewable energy potential are represented by both Republican Senate and House members.
Some of these Republican politicians also serve on committees which overlook fossil fuel developments, and could play vital roles in stimulating policies and opportunities for workers in these industries, because there exists a significant overlap in the regions which contain the greatest promise for cost-competitive renewable fuel production and those that are currently primed for fossil fuels.
Some of the best candidates for the new jobs that are being added by the renewable energy sector will be those already working within the fossil fuels industry with technical and mechanical experience. Often, this will be enough to secure stable wages, and no further degrees would be necessary. Furthermore, workers in the clean energy industry often receive higher pay, on average. And aside from the diverse number of job opportunities afforded by this sector, current fossil fuel workers will also be given opportunities to perform plug-ins of obsolete gas and oil wells, which release alarming levels of carbon emissions into the air, even while they remain inactive. Considering fossil fuel employment has been on the decline for decades, investments into clean technology would be beneficial for nearly anyone working in the energy sector.