To build a strong competitive modern economy its not enough just to use the latest, best, cleanest technology, we also have to invest in people, plants, and technology. That’s what the Department of Energy’s ATVM program is doing around the country.

A Bureau of Labor Statistics report showed that in 2010, 3.1 million jobs green jobs were created. What this report shows is that we need to double down on the industries of the 21st century that will build a more competitive American economy.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 6, 2010) The United Steelworkers announced today that they had reached an agreement with two leading Chinese power generation companies to work collaboratively on all aspects of the companies’ U.S. market strategies including manufacturing, assembly, component sourcing, distribution and wind energy project development. Read the announcement from the United Steelworkers. The BlueGreen…

As the U.S. Senate prepares to take up clean energy legislation, members of the United Steelworkers today highlighted the more than 100,000 letters sent from USW members urging action on strong clean energy jobs legislation.

Six major environmental organizations sent this letter to the Senate in December outlining their desire for climate legislation that prevents carbon pollution leakage and ensures international competitiveness.

Alcoa talks about the importance of the BlueGreen Alliance and building a clean economy in the United States.

BlueGreen Alliance Executive Director David Foster testified October 28 before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act.

The United Steelworkers and Aluminum-producer Alcoa sent a letter to members of Congress encouraging them to pass the American Clean Energy and Security Act.

Director of Legislation and Intergovernmental Affairs Yvette Pena Lopes delivered testimony April 22 on behalf of Executive David Foster urging clean energy legislation in 2009 that creates good, family-sustaining green jobs.