Titus Statement on Nevada’s Unemployment Numbers
"These latest unemployment numbers reflect what we already know – Nevadans are struggling during this difficult economic time and we must continue to make job creation our top priority.  This means diversifying our economy so that Southern Nevada is not so dependent on tourism and gaming and investing in both the production and manufacturing of renewable energy."

Titus: DOE Report Highlights Impact of Recovery Act on Clean Energy in Nevada
“Investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency is critical to our efforts to diversify Nevada’s economy and put people back to work.  The funds in the Recovery Act have increased our ability to utilize our abundant renewable resources and created jobs that cannot be shipped overseas.  Investments in clean energy that have both created jobs and lowered energy costs for Nevada’s families and businesses are a win-win for the Silver State.”

Titus Highlights Additional $7 Million for Nevada to Weatherize Homes
“As a result of funds from the Recovery Act, thousands of Nevadans are paying less for their energy bills at a time when saving every dollar counts.  Investing in weatherizing homes across the state has also helped our hard-hit construction sector, creating jobs in an industry that greatly needs a boost.”

Titus Statement on Nevada’s Unemployment Numbers
"The failed economic policies of the Bush administration have left us with the deepest recession in a generation, and as we work to turn our economy around it is critical that we provide relief for Nevadans who are struggling to stay in their home or put food on the table.  These unemployment benefits are invested right back into our economy when families buy school supplies and groceries and pay the rent."

Titus Cosponsors Wind and Solar Leasing Bill to Create Clean Energy Jobs in Nevada
“As we continue our efforts to diversify Nevada’s economy and make our state a leader in clean energy, this legislation will help ensure that we receive our fair share of the revenue generated from wind and solar projects and reinvest those resources in future renewable projects that will create good jobs.”

Titus Applauds Effort to Develop Cutting Edge Solar Technologies in Southern Nevada
"This effort to bring the research and development of cutting edge solar energy projects to Southern Nevada is a critical step toward turning the Silver State into a leader in a new clean energy economy.  This type of development will bring important investments and jobs to our community."

Titus Releases Report Highlighting Positive Economic Impact of Energy Legislation
"ACES will help the U.S., and Nevada in particular, become a leader in the field of renewable energy by creating new clean energy jobs that can’t be shipped overseas.  This new report underscores the extent of the positive impact this legislation will have on our economy by investing millions of dollars in new clean energy and energy efficiency technologies, such as solar, wind, carbon capture and storage, and advanced vehicle technology."

Titus Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Incentives for Energy Efficient Gas-Fired Heat Pumps
“Expanding this important tax credit to include natural gas heat pumps will not only help reduce our dependence on oil, but it will help Nevada businesses and families save money on their energy bills by promoting efficient technologies.  In addition, promoting efforts to reduce our water usage and preserve this precious commodity are critical for desert communities in Southern Nevada.”

Titus: Weatherization Funding Creates Jobs and Saves Nevadans Money on Energy Bills
“As a result of funds from the Recovery Act, thousands of Nevadans are paying less for their energy bills at a time when saving every dollar counts.  Investing in weatherizing homes across the state has also helped our hard-hit construction sector, creating jobs in an industry that greatly needs a boost.”

Titus Celebrates the 40th Annual Earth Day
“The U.S. has always been a global leader when it comes to innovation.  As we celebrate Earth Day, now is the time to recommit to the creation of technologies that will power our economy and propel us forward as the world leader in clean energy.”

Titus: NV Energy Agreement with Department of Energy for Smart Grid Funding Is a Major Step for Nevada’s Energy Future
"This significant investment in smart grid technologies in our state will help lower energy bills and reduce consumption by empowering consumers to make smart choices about their energy use.  In addition to securing and strengthening our energy supply, upgrading our energy infrastructure will jumpstart job creation across a number of sectors while spurring growth in Nevada’s growing renewable energy industry."

Titus: Wind Turbine Manufacturing Plant Is the Type of Business We Need to Bring to Las Vegas to Create Good Jobs
"Nevada’s abundant renewable energy resources are critical to our efforts to diversify our economy and create good jobs.  But we must go beyond just the production of renewable energy and focus on the manufacturing of parts and pieces that will keep people employed after a new solar plant or wind farm is constructed."

Titus Testifies on Budget Priorities
"It is very clear to me that job creation must be the central focus of the 2011 budget resolution.  We need to put Americans to work in clean energy jobs and other emerging fields so that the United States can position itself as a leader in this global economy."

Titus: Now Is the Time to Take Action to Create Clean Energy Jobs in Nevada
"Now it’s time to diversify and take action to create clean energy jobs in Nevada, the sunniest state in the country with abundant geothermal and wind resources.  We need jobs in Southern Nevada and the key is to focus on innovative new clean energy technologies."

Titus: Recovery Act Sending $138 Million to NV Energy for Smart Grid Technologies
“This significant investment in smart grid technologies in Nevada will help lower energy bills and reduce consumption by empowering consumers to make smart choices about their energy use.  In addition to securing and strengthening our energy supply, upgrading our energy infrastructure will jumpstart job creation across a number of sectors while spurring growth in Nevada’s growing renewable energy industry.”