Fredrick Jones: Clean energy projects will create jobs, save residents money

To The Daily Sun,

Shifting New Hampshire and the rest of the country toward more climate-friendly sources of energy will not be easy nor come quickly. It will take coordination and leadership by states like ours to implement strategies and projects that provide clean energy on a large scale.

Clean energy projects derive power from constantly replenishing sources like hydro, solar, and wind. Rather than relying on a costly, finite amount of oil and gas, our residents can instead utilize clean energy to heat and power their homes. This not only helps us become more environmentally-friendly, but also means that our extraordinarily high energy bills can be lowered. Who doesn’t like a little extra money in their pockets?

Clean energy projects also come with economic benefits. These projects support thousands of jobs, many of which can go to residents right here at home. Workers can receive consistent work and a reliable paycheck all while staying within the comfort of their community. It should be noted that the clean energy industry typically pays higher average wages than other sectors.

Green infrastructure offers New Hampshire a myriad of environmental and economic solutions. If we truly want to make progress in the fight against climate change, then we must start to embrace and use one of the best tools at our disposal: clean energy. Building out these projects can protect our environment and secure a better future for generations to come.

Fredrick Jones

Laconia