Ad campaign Focuses on Rep. Van Orden’s Clean energy Vote
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A new advertising initiative is challenging Representative Derrick Van Orden’s stance on clean energy investments, citing potential job losses in Wisconsin.
LA CROSSE, WI – A recently launched campaign, “Protect Our Jobs,” is targeting Rep. Derrick Van Orden with a television and digital advertisement criticizing his vote that the group says could eliminate 1,850 clean energy jobs in his district. The campaign argues that Rep. Van Orden’s vote on a reconciliation bill would undermine crucial clean energy initiatives.
The advertisement,entitled “Selling Us Out,” is part of a critically important campaign that includes broadcast TV,cable,and streaming platforms in the La crosse-Wausau media market. It emphasizes Rep. Van Orden’s alleged abandonment of his constituency by voting against job creation linked too clean energy investments in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District.
Kevin Self, senior advisor for Protect Our jobs, stated, “Rep.Van Orden turned his back on his constituents today by voting against clean energy production and good-paying jobs in his district just to help pay for tax cuts for billionaires and big corporations. So we’re bringing the message directly to his constituents: Rep. Van Orden turned his back on you.”
Clean Energy Growth in Wisconsin’s 3rd District
The campaign highlights the economic growth in Wisconsin’s 3rd District as the enactment of clean energy tax credits within the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA):
- 1,850 new clean energy jobs created across 3 major projects
- $2.37 billion in new private investment in Wisconsin’s 3rd district
“Rep. Van Orden turned his back on his constituents today by voting against clean energy production and good-paying jobs in his district…”
Key Clean Energy Projects in WI-03
The advertisement points to several major clean energy projects in WI-03,including:
- Vista Sands Solar Project’s $2 billion investment in Portage County,expected to create 500 construction jobs and 50 operations jobs,powering over 20,000 homes
- Alliant Energy’s $345 million battery storage systemscreating 700 construction jobs in Grant and Wood Counties
- Wisconsin Battery Company’s $25 million manufacturing facility in Portage,employing 600 union workers to produce solar and wind batteries
The ad is currently running on broadcast television,cable,and digital platforms in the La Crosse -Wausau media market. View the ad here: https://youtu.be/VuYq5ZjAkAY
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)?
- The Inflation Reduction Act is a law enacted to address various issues, including climate change, healthcare costs, and tax reform. It includes significant investments in clean energy and tax credits to promote renewable energy development.
- How do clean energy investments impact local economies?
- clean energy investments can stimulate local economies by creating jobs in manufacturing,construction,and operation of renewable energy facilities. They also attract private investment and can lead to increased tax revenues for local governments.
- What are the main sources of clean energy?
- The main sources of clean energy include solar power, wind power, hydropower, geothermal energy, and biomass. These sources produce electricity with little to no greenhouse gas emissions, helping to reduce the impact of climate change.
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