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Feb 12, 2023

When buildings are designed, built, and maintained to protect the health of people and the environment—and if the manufacturing of building products and materials create good-paying union jobs in the U.S.—then the wellbeing of people and communities will improve, especially for people of color. Building Clean works to increase the use of building products that are more efficient, less toxic, and manufactured in the U.S. We aim to improve the physical, environmental, and economic health of communities and promote a more equitable future for all.

Policy Priorities / Clean Economy Union Jobs

Solidarity for Climate Action: The Plan We Need to Get American Manufacturing Back on Track

Jul 25, 2019

Manufacturing towns dot the nation, and advanced manufacturing helps provide the foundation for the economy in major regions of the United States. Industries like the steel and automotive industries supported good-paying jobs, middle-class families, and prosperous communities for decades, while also spurring American leadership in innovation and technology. That’s still true in some areas. But in many others, factories have closed or new industries offer jobs that all too often are poorly paid, insecure, or unsafe.

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Water Infrastructure

BlueGreen Alliance Applauds Senate Passage of the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021

Apr 29, 2021

The U.S. Senate today voted to pass the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021. The bill authorizes funds for replacing lead service lines, reauthorizes the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds, makes permanent the Buy America provision in the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, starts a pilot program at the U.S. Environmental Protection agency for low-income water assistance, and authorizes funding for rural and disadvantaged communities.

BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Introduction of RECLAIM Act in U.S. Senate

Apr 29, 2021

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) today introduced the RECLAIM Act and a bill to reauthorize the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation fee. The RECLAIM Act would commit existing funds to clean up abandoned coal mines and spur economic development and diversification in impacted communities.

Advanced Clean Technology

Regulation of Methane Emissions will Create Jobs, Further Fight against Climate Change

Apr 28, 2021

The United States Senate today voted to utilize the Congressional Review Act to reinstate regulations preventing unnecessary methane leaks in the oil and gas industry, which were rolled back by the Trump administration. In response the BlueGreen Alliance released a statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh.

Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization Report Welcome, but Work Remains

Apr 23, 2021

The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization today publicly released its first report to President Joe Biden laying out ways in which the administration can support the revitalization of communities impacted by energy transition.

Brenda Mallory is the Right Person to Lead CEQ

Apr 14, 2021

Brenda Mallory today was confirmed as the next Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ).

Advanced Clean Technology

American Jobs Plan Makes the Investments America Needs

Mar 31, 2021

President Joe Biden will shortly unveil his American Jobs Plan to boost the economy. In advance of the announcement, the BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh: “We came into the COVID-19 pandemic with three intersecting crises: climate change, income inequality, and racial injustice. To address any one of these crises…

Building Clean

BuildingHealthy.org Examines Healthy Building Practices within Building Certifications

Mar 30, 2021

A new website released today examines the healthy building practices in more than 20 residential building certifications. The site, BuildingHealthy.org, focuses on healthy building practices that have a direct impact on occupants and that are considered permanent features of the building.

Clean Economy Union Jobs

BlueGreen Alliance Congratulates Marty Walsh on Confirmation as Secretary of Labor

Mar 22, 2021

Marty Walsh today was confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Labor. In response, the BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh:

Trade

BlueGreen Alliance Congratulates Katherine Tai on Confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative

Mar 17, 2021

Katherine Tai today was confirmed as the next U.S. Trade Representative. Tai is the first Asian American person and the first woman of color to hold the position.

Clean Economy Union Jobs

BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Confirmation of Debra Haaland as Interior Secretary

Mar 15, 2021

U.S. Rep. Debra Haaland (D-NM) today was confirmed as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Secretary Haaland is the first Native American to hold a position in the U.S. Cabinet. In response, the BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh.

Clean Economy Union Jobs

American Rescue Plan Sets the Stage for Broad Recovery Efforts

Mar 11, 2021

President Joe Biden today signed into law the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that includes funding for schools, state and local governments, vaccine distribution, additional enforcement funding for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and extended unemployment insurance, as well as other items.

BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Confirmation of Michael Regan as EPA Administrator

Mar 10, 2021

Michael Regan today was confirmed as the next administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In response, the BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh.

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Building Clean: Improving Efficiency, Health, and Equity in Housing and Creating Good Jobs

Solidarity for Climate Action: The Plan We Need to Get American Manufacturing Back on Track

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BlueGreen Alliance Applauds Senate Passage of the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021

BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Introduction of RECLAIM Act in U.S. Senate

Regulation of Methane Emissions will Create Jobs, Further Fight against Climate Change

Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization Report Welcome, but Work Remains

Brenda Mallory is the Right Person to Lead CEQ

American Jobs Plan Makes the Investments America Needs

BuildingHealthy.org Examines Healthy Building Practices within Building Certifications

BlueGreen Alliance Congratulates Marty Walsh on Confirmation as Secretary of Labor

BlueGreen Alliance Congratulates Katherine Tai on Confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative

BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Confirmation of Debra Haaland as Interior Secretary

American Rescue Plan Sets the Stage for Broad Recovery Efforts

BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Confirmation of Michael Regan as EPA Administrator