State of the Union 2023 BINGO!

Feb 07, 2023

Congress and President Biden have passed major landmark legislation that will dramatically address climate change as well as racial and economic inequality. In addition to significant executive action, we expect President Biden to tout three pieces of legislation in his State of the Union address: the CHIPS and Science Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act. These bills will support and create millions of good union jobs, rebuild and modernize our infrastructure, revitalize domestic manufacturing, and make our planet, our workers, and our communities safer and healthier.

Labor Unions Join Environmentalists in Lauding Job Quality and Equity Standards in 100% Clean Energy Bill Passed by Minnesota Senate

Feb 03, 2023

Labor unions and environmentalists celebrated the passage of Senate File 4 (Frentz)/House File 7 (Long), a bill to put the state on a path to 100% clean energy generation by 2040, in the Minnesota Senate.

BlueGreen Alliance Statement on Departure of Brian Deese from National Economic Council

Feb 02, 2023

It was announced today that Brian Deese, the Director of the National Economic Council and a key advisor to President Biden, will be stepping down from his role in the administration. Following the news, the BlueGreen Alliance released a statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh: “As I said when he was appointed, there was no…

Feb 02, 2023

Midwest States Director Bree Halverson sent a letter urging Minnesota State Senators to support for the Senate File 4 (Frentz) / House File 7 (Long)—the 100% Clean Energy Bill. The group said is time for a 100% clean energy law in our state tied to labor and equity standards and highlighted a few impactful measures…

Biden Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Safe, Clean Water

Jan 27, 2023

The Biden-Harris administration today announced the formation of a new partnership of federal government agencies, states, Tribes, local communities, nongovernmental organizations, water utilities, labor unions, and private companies working together to address the lead crisis. 

The BlueGreen Alliance and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Responds to Request For Information from the U.S. Department of Energy on Preparing Workers and Businesses to Deliver Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Measures

Jan 26, 2023

BGA and IUPAT are pleased to submit the following joint comments to the DOE on designing the workforce development programs funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), including the Energy Auditor Training grant program (EAT), the Career Skills Training programs (CST), as well as the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training program funded through the Inflation Reduction Act.

International Union Painters and Allied Trades and the BlueGreen Alliance responds to Department of Energy’s Request for Information on Preparing Workers and Businesses to Deliver Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Measures

Jan 26, 2023

The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) and International Union Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) are pleased to submit the following joint comments to the DOE on designing the workforce development programs funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), including the Energy Auditor Training grant program (EAT), the Career Skills Training programs (CST), as well as the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training program funded through the Inflation Reduction Act.

‘Coastal Community Meeting’ Highlights Hampton Roads’ Climate Threats and Solutions Thanks to Federal Investment

Jan 23, 2023

By Dan Taylor The Hampton Roads region of Virginia has championed high road labor standards and clean energy investments in its communities for years. Located off the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, this area is making major strides in the offshore wind industry and has deep roots in the East Coast energy economy. On Saturday…

The BlueGreen Alliance Responds to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Request For Information on the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program

Jan 18, 2023

Through the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, and through its programs’ implementation, legislative and agency action can work together to ensure that good jobs and a clean environment also advance critical priorities like economic and climate justice. We appreciate the opportunity to inform/respond to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Request for Information on transportation programs, particularly the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program.

The BlueGreen Alliance Responds to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Request For Information on the Methane Emissions Reduction Program

Jan 18, 2023

The historic level of funding that the Inflation Reduction Act allocated to the Methane Emissions Reduction Program presents numerous opportunities for the EPA to make investments that will take steps to prioritize workers, communities, and the environment.

BlueGreen Alliance Testimony to Minnesota State House Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Committee

Jan 10, 2023

Together they will revitalize U.S. manufacturing, grow clean energy, and support and create good union jobs in Minnesota and around the country. They will also significantly reduce climate emissions. The Inflation Reduction Act alone will tackle climate change by reducing emissions up to 42% by 2030.

The BlueGreen Alliance Comments on Draft Wind Energy Areas – Commercial Leasing for Wind Power Development on the Central Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf

Dec 16, 2022

As BOEM advances offshore wind processes from lease area identification to project development, it should utilize its authority under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to create a high-road, responsibly developed offshore wind industry.