South Carolina green businesses are urging Congress to pass pending federal energy legislation, which they say impacts on employment opportunities in the state.In June, the US House passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, also known as “Cap and Trade” legislation. A coalition of SouthCarolina green businesses say that there is much potential for new clean energy jobs under the legislation.

Steve Moore, Director of Climate and Energy of the SC Wildlife Federation is part of an alliance of conservation organizations. He says “We’re now waiting for the Senate to act. And the environment and public works committee is the lead committee with jurisdiction over the bill. They’re set to release their version of the bill–their draft version of the bill–on September 8 when they get back off of recess. But there also about five committees in the Senate that will also weigh in on the bill before the bill reaches the full Senate.” [Read more...]