What if we stopped mining and drilling for energy and started harvesting it, instead?

What if we stopped mining and drilling for energy and started harvesting it, instead?

What if… we could harness the mechanical vibrations of everyday objects we interact with and turn it into electrical energy? What if the fibers moving around in the pockets of our favorite shirts and pants could charge our cell phones while wearing them, or the motor mounts in our cars were also energy-reaping shock absorbers that re-charged the car battery while also powering other devices?

Can We Imagine 2.8 Million New Jobs? 8.7 or 20 Million New Jobs?

Can We Imagine 2.8 Million New Jobs? 8.7 or 20 Million New Jobs?

It is decidedly time we took a fresh look at the economics of job creation. And if we do so? Then we will find that investments in energy efficiency, clean renewable energy, other energy productivity upgrades, as well as decarbonization improvements can all create a larger and more sustainable number of jobs. Yes, the new employment opportunities include construction and manufacturing jobs as well as the many jobs created when the energy bill savings are spent locally.