In his online journal, Al Gore stressed his support for the American Power Act and its potential to reduce the deficit. Treehugger’s support was less enthusiastic although they still regard it as a step in the right direction.
The Center for American Progress highlights the green job creation and economic stimulus potential of the climate bill. The piece points especially to provisions that “target jobs toward construction workers, women, and people of color, while also supporting job training programs, educational grants, and investments in clean energy technologies.”