Statement from We Mean Business on US Administration Energy Independence Executive Order

The We Mean Business coalition regrets today’s Executive Order from the White House weakening US climate policy and, in the process, undermining support for a clean energy agenda that is pro-growth, pro-business and pro-jobs. Nigel Topping, CEO of the We Mean Business coalition released the following statement: “This announcement undermines policies that stimulate economic competitiveness, job creation, infrastructure investment and public health. “Many American companies have set ambitious energy efficiency and renewable energy targets. The Clean Power Plan (CPP) provides a platform for these companies to secure reliable and resilient sources of clean energy and in turn generates substantial economic and public health benefits.…. [Persbericht]