Press Releases & Statements / Clean Economy Union Jobs
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…
Letters / Clean Economy Union Jobs
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…
Press Releases & Statements / Infrastructure and Community Resilience
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.
Testimony & Comments / Clean Economy Union Jobs
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.
Testimony & Comments / Clean Economy Union Jobs
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.
Blog / Clean Economy Union Jobs
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…
Testimony & Comments / Infrastructure and Community Resilience
We are pleased to offer comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Funding to Address Air Pollution in Schools, which is an opportunity—especially for school buildings in disadvantaged communities—to protect and improve people’s health while optimizing opportunities for quality job creation. This is aligned with the Justice40 initiative to ensure federal investments benefit disadvantaged communities as well as the Good Jobs Initiative that calls on all federal agencies to create good, quality jobs.
Testimony & Comments / Infrastructure and Community Resilience
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.
Testimony & Comments / Clean Economy Union Jobs
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.
Testimony & Comments / Clean Economy Union Jobs
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.
Testimony & Comments / Clean Economy Union Jobs
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.
Press Releases & Statements / Manufacturing and Industrial Policy
Blue Wolf Capital Partners announced today that they would no longer pursue the purchase of the idled Alcoa Intalco smelter in Ferndale, WA, after it was clear the company would not be able to affordably purchase the clean power needed to run the facility. In response to the announcement, the BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh.