Press Releases & Statements / Workers' Rights
The Supreme Court today overturned a long-held doctrine established 40 years ago in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. The doctrine allowed federal agencies to create regulations that are reasonable interpretations of statutes passed by Congress. This ruling will have far-reaching impacts on health, safety, and the environment.
Press Releases & Statements / Offshore Clean Energy
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the final sale notice for the Central Atlantic Wind Energy Areas off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Additionally, DOI set an official auction date of August 14. The wind energy areas have the potential to power up to 2.2 million homes.
Press Releases & Statements / Buildings
Labor, education, and community leaders met Thursday at Forest Edge Elementary School in Fitchburg, WI to explore the clean tech upgrades made to the school that are examples of projects that would be eligible for brand new federal tax credits for school districts, municipalities, and other tax-exempt entities through a U.S. Treasury program called “direct pay,” which functions like a cash reimbursement from the IRS.
Press Releases & Statements / Clean Economy Union Jobs
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today published final rules on the Inflation Reduction Act’s prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship requirements. In response to the release of the final rules, the BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh.
Press Releases & Statements / Industrial Transformation
Companies and economic development agencies around the country today tuned into a webinar series from the BlueGreen Alliance (BGA), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Evergreen Action, and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) designed to help companies create competitive applications for the final round of funding from the 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit.
Press Releases & Statements / Endorsements
The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) enthusiastically endorsed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for re-election during a virtual press conference today. This is the second presidential endorsement in the organization’s 18-year history.
Press Releases & Statements / Buildings
A new Minnesota law expands prevailing wage coverage on publicly financed housing projects. Minnesota will be the first state in the nation to mandate prevailing wages on projects funded by Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC).
Press Releases & Statements / Workers' Rights
Colorado Governor Jared Polis vetoed three pieces of legislation in mid-May that were designed to benefit schools, workers, and families around the state.
Press Releases & Statements / Supply Chain Development
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz today signed into law an omnibus environment bill that will establish a Critical Materials Recovery Advisory Task Force in the state to help bring recycling infrastructure and jobs to Minnesota.
Press Releases & Statements / Supply Chain Development
The Minnesota legislature passed an omnibus environment bill which included a provision to establish a Critical Materials Recovery Advisory Task Force to help bring recycling infrastructure and jobs to the state.
Press Releases & Statements / Trade
President Biden today announced increased tariffs on electric vehicles, steel and aluminum, solar panels, and other goods from China and underscored how the tariffs will help protect U.S. workers from unfair trade practices. Following the announcement, the BlueGreen Alliance released a statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh.
Press Releases & Statements / Workers' Rights
Late last week, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed HB24-1030, called the “Railroad Safety Requirements Bill,” into law. The new law requires rail companies to improve safety training, incident data, and emergency response protocols.