BlueGreen Alliance Initiatives

• Clean Energy

  Expanding markets for wind, solar, and geothermal will create good jobs and make the United States competitive in the global economy.

• Workers’ Rights

  A clean economy means preserving collective bargaining rights and good jobs with family-supporting wages, a secure retirement, and a safe workplace.

• Transportation

  Making highways more efficient, providing more transit options, and making ports sustainable and competitive will create jobs, reduce pollution, and help America compete in the global economy.

• Work, Environment and Public Health

  Strong measures to protect workers and our communities from toxic chemicals will improve public health, protect the environment, and drive innovation and job creation in the 21st century economy.

• Climate Change

  Averting catastrophic climate change and adapting to changes that are now unavoidable must be paramount.

• Fuel Efficient Vehicles

  While strengthening the auto sector, building advanced vehicles here will create tens of thousands of new engineering and manufacturing jobs.

• Green Schools

  Greening our school buildings and curriculum will make our children and teachers safer, create jobs and save school districts money.

• Energy Efficiency

  Energy efficiency measures result in significant energy sav­ings and create good jobs in manufacturing, construction and other sectors.

• Recycling

  Expanding our nationwide recycling infrastructure will create and sustain jobs while reducing carbon emissions and other harmful pollutants.

• Infrastructure

  Rebuilding our energy and water infrastructure is key to making America's economy stronger, competitive and efficient.

• Made in America

  The United States must adopt environmentally and socially responsible trade and development policies to create and sustain millions of good jobs.

• Broadband

  Ensuring all Americans have reliable access to high-speed, affordable broadband service will encourage economic development, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, create jobs and ensure American competitiveness in a 21st century economy.