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Brandon Hofmeister, Energy Advisor to Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, explains Michigan's strategy for the creation of jobs in the clean energy economy.

This interview has been conducted in preparation of the Midwestern Green Jobs Project 2010. The Heinrich-Boell-Stiftung and the the Blue Green Alliance organize this project which will discusses current and future policy measures for the transition to a low-carbon economy and the creation of green jobs. From July 12-16, 2010 the Midwestern Green Jobs Tour will lead to Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan and Ohio. By sharing experiences from European states, such as North-Rhine-Westphalia, the former German industry stronghold, the dialogue will provide state legislators, union -, environment-, faith-, business- and other local leaders with best policy examples allowing to strengthen economic and political strategies for creating permanent jobs in the low-carbon economy. After the tour a report with policy recommendations will be commissioned and presented at a briefing in Washington, DC.

For more information contact Mr. Till Kötter at till@boell.org
www.TheClimateNetwork.org

A 2-year program by the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
www.hbfus.org

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• green jobs
• clean energy economy
• Michigan
• auto industry
• renewable energy
• energy efficiency
• Brandon Hofmeister
• Jennifer Granholm
• Heinrich Boell Stiftung
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