Testimony & Comments / Clean Economy Union Jobs
We applaud the U.S. Treasury Department for initiating a robust set of requests for comments regarding their implementation.
Testimony & Comments / Clean Economy Union Jobs
These tax credits present a once-in-a-generation opportunity to drastically reduce emissions while providing good union jobs in the clean economy and driving growth in U.S. manufacturing. At the same time, they will increase equity in the transition to a clean economy by maximizing the benefits of this job growth in communities disproportionately impacted by energy transition.
Testimony & Comments / Manufacturing and Industrial Policy
These tax credits present a once-in-a-generation opportunity to dramatically reduce greenhouse emissions, as well as toxic air, water, and land pollution, while providing good union jobs in the clean economy and driving growth in U.S. manufacturing.
Testimony & Comments / Buy Clean
A federal Buy Clean policy that prioritizes transparency, invests in innovation, and ties public dollars to low-carbon emissions materials holds the promise of transforming some of the most pollution-intensive and economically vital sectors in our economy—allowing us to confront climate change while rebuilding the middle class and advancing environmental justice.
Press Releases & Statements / Clean Economy Union Jobs
The Biden-Harris administration announced the allocation of $140.75 million under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to fund the reclamation of abandoned mine land (AML) in West Virginia. Under the BIL, the funding must be prioritized for projects that employ dislocated coal industry workers.
Testimony & Comments / Infrastructure and Community Resilience
Offshore transmission and grid infrastructure can ensure that clean power is delivered to communities across the country, while also ensuring that our infrastructure is resilient and reliable.
Press Releases & Statements / Clean Economy Union Jobs
The Biden-Harris administration announced the allocation of nearly $22.8 million under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to fund the reclamation of abandoned mine land (AML) in Virginia. Under the BIL, the funding must be prioritized for projects that employ dislocated coal industry workers.
Testimony & Comments / Building Clean
We are excited to offer our comments on the HUD Green and Resilient Retrofit Program, which is a unique opportunity for holistic building retrofits to address energy and water efficiency, health and climate resilience and to benefit disadvantaged communities with improved affordable housing and through quality job creation.
Press Releases & Statements / Clean Economy Union Jobs
The Biden-Harris administration announced the allocation of nearly $46.5 million under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to fund the reclamation of abandoned mine land (AML) in Ohio. Under BIL, the funding must be prioritized for projects that employ dislocated coal industry workers.
Press Releases & Statements / Endorsements
The BlueGreen Alliance, a national partnership of labor unions and environmental organizations, announced today that the organization has endorsed 44 candidates in U.S. House and Senate races across the country. The endorsement is a recognition that the incumbents and challengers are leaders in the efforts to create good-paying union jobs, fight economic and racial injustice, and reduce pollution that harms communities and workers as well as drives climate change.
Press Releases & Statements / Buy Clean
The White House yesterday hosted a convening with National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi, Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory, and leaders from 20 states to discuss advancing Buy Clean initiatives. Alongside the convening, the White House released a fact sheet on Buy Clean efforts. The fact sheet outlines new federal support, private sector commitments, and state and local action.