Applied Materials Statement on The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power
Act
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied Materials, Inc. the world’s largest supplier of equipment to the
solar industry, released the following statement in support of the “The
Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act,” a bill introduced today by
Senator John Kerry and Senator Barbara Boxer.
“This is a good step toward a final package of environmental legislation
that will enable the United States to maintain its technology
competitiveness, create green jobs, and achieve significant reductions
in greenhouse gases,” said Mike Splinter, Chairman and CEO of Applied
Materials.
“It is important for people to realize that solar-generated energy is
the best pathway to achieve the goals of this bill. If we can combine
this thinking on climate change with aggressive renewable energy
standards and tax incentives for domestic manufacturing, the U.S. can
create an effective solution to the two great challenges of our time,
energy and the environment.”
“There is good momentum now, with the Senate moving to follow up on the
House of Representatives’ action earlier this year, and both working
aggressively to support President Obama’s vision to establish the United
States’ leadership in renewable energy and climate change. With all that
is at stake, we urge Congress to work together in a bipartisan way to
get a bill on the President's desk that he can sign soon, knowing it is
the right thing for our country.”
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the global leader in
Nanomanufacturing Technology™ solutions with a broad portfolio of
innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication
of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells,
flexible electronics and energy efficient glass. At Applied Materials,
we apply Nanomanufacturing Technology to improve the way people live.
Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
