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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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Blog / Clean Economy Union Jobs

Smarter Cities Will Help Fight Climate Change

Sep 08, 2015

U.S. cities are struggling with aging infrastructure. Ahead of the Paris climate talks, a new report calls on cities worldwide to develop urban development strategies focused on building efficiency, public transit, waste management, & renewable energy.

Clean Economy Union Jobs

Michigan’s Move to Meet Clean Power Plan Emissions Limits is the Right Thing for Economy, Environment

Sep 02, 2015

The State of Michigan recently announced its plans to craft and introduce a State Carbon Implementation Plan (SCIP) to reduce emissions from existing power plants.

Advanced Clean Technology

Labor, Environmental Leaders Applaud Administration’s National Methane Reduction Plan

Aug 18, 2015

Leaders from the BlueGreen Alliance applauded a newly announced EPA proposal to reduce methane emissions. The proposed standards are part of the larger vision to reduce methane pollution economy-wide by up to 45 percent through 2025.

Blog / Clean Economy Union Jobs

State Blueprints are Vital to Clean Power Plan’s Success

Aug 13, 2015

The EPA recently finalized the Clean Power Plan that will limit carbon pollution from existing power plants. Under it each state must create a blueprint for their state to meet it called a State Implementation Plan (SIP) over the next two to three years.

Clean Economy Union Jobs

BlueGreen Alliance on the Clean Power Plan

Aug 03, 2015

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today finalized the Clean Power Plan, which sets the first-ever limits for carbon pollution from existing power plants.

Blog / Clean Economy Union Jobs

13 ways U.S. companies impacted the environment this week

Jul 29, 2015

President Obama, along with 13 of the country’s largest companies, announced a number of impactful measures that represent forward progress on climate action. The business pledges reinforce our commitment to climate change and to facing it head on.

Blog / Clean Economy Union Jobs

Don’t leave clean energy tax credits blowing in the wind

Jul 24, 2015

This week, the Senate Finance Committee approved legislation that would revive some very important clean energy tax credits. Approval by the Finance Committee is just the beginning though.

Advanced Clean Technology

Methane Partnership is a Step Forward on Reducing Emissions

Jul 23, 2015

The EPA announced the Natural Gas STAR Methane Challenge Program, a voluntary partnership that will encourage energy companies to adopt technologies and best practices to improve efficiency and reduce emissions of methane.

Clean Economy Union Jobs

Senate Must Renew Expired Clean Energy Tax Credits

Jul 21, 2015

The Senate Finance Committee approved a number of tax incentive extensions, including clean energy and energy efficiency tax provisions. The package was approved during a committee markup and will now be considered by the Senate.

International Climate Agreements

BlueGreen Alliance Applauds Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Calls for Leaders to Take Action at Paris Climate Meetings

Jun 18, 2015

Pope Francis released an encyclical on climate change that focuses on the need to address the issue to protect both people and our planet.

Letters / International Climate Agreements

Thank you Leader Pelosi for standing up for workers on Fast Track

Jun 16, 2015

The BlueGreen Alliance thanks Leader Pelosi for standing up for workers and the environment by voting against fast track and supporting efforts to implement fair deals that will not lead our country on a race to the bottom.

International Climate Agreements

House Rules Committee Vote Undercuts U.S. Ability to Address Climate Change

Jun 11, 2015

A provision added into the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 effectively removes the ability of the United States to include obligations in free trade agreements to address climate change in trade deals.

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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

All Updates & Resources

Smarter Cities Will Help Fight Climate Change

Michigan’s Move to Meet Clean Power Plan Emissions Limits is the Right Thing for Economy, Environment

Labor, Environmental Leaders Applaud Administration’s National Methane Reduction Plan

State Blueprints are Vital to Clean Power Plan’s Success

BlueGreen Alliance on the Clean Power Plan

13 ways U.S. companies impacted the environment this week

Don’t leave clean energy tax credits blowing in the wind

Methane Partnership is a Step Forward on Reducing Emissions

Senate Must Renew Expired Clean Energy Tax Credits

BlueGreen Alliance Applauds Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Calls for Leaders to Take Action at Paris Climate Meetings

Thank you Leader Pelosi for standing up for workers on Fast Track

House Rules Committee Vote Undercuts U.S. Ability to Address Climate Change