Press Releases & Statements / Clean Energy and Advanced Technology Manufacturing
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released guidance that restricts eligibility for tax credits for clean energy projects. The previous tax credit applied to clean energy projects once a developer spent 5% on startup costs. The updated guidance scraps that benchmark in favor of far more stringent construction requirements.
Testimony & Comments / Offshore Clean Energy
The BlueGreen Alliance submitted comments to express our strong support of SouthCoast Wind’s application filed with the Energy Facility Siting Boaard (EFSB) to construct major energy facilities in Rode Island. The approval of this application is a critical and important step in Rhode Island’s clean energy transition, ensuring that responsible offshore wind development continues to advance.
Press Releases & Statements / Onshore Clean Energy
According to multiple press reports, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to cut $7 billion in federal grants awarded through the “Solar for All” program. The program helps low- and moderate-income families install solar panels and expands community solar initiatives.
Press Releases & Statements / Clean Economy Union Jobs
In July, employers added only 73,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, lower than expectations. Last year, an average of 168,000 jobs per month were added to the U.S. economy.
Press Releases & Statements / Offshore Clean Energy
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Management rescinded all Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf this week. WEAs were created to establish large areas that could be designated for offshore wind development. This announcement cuts off 3.5 million acres of federal waters for new offshore wind sites.
Press Releases & Statements / Offshore Clean Energy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared last week that the permit for the US Wind project off the shore of Ocean City, MD is invalid. In a note to the Maryland Department of the Environment, the EPA cited what it determined to be problematic or “erroneous” procedural aspects of the state’s air quality permit. …
Press Releases & Statements / Clean Economy Union Jobs
President Donald Trump signed the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law today. This sweeping bill repeals clean energy investments that would create millions of manufacturing and construction jobs around the country as well as expanding energy options around the country for an overtaxed electric grid.
Press Releases & Statements / Clean Economy Union Jobs
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives upheld the Senate’s revisions to the budget bill working its way through Congress. The so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” repeals clean energy investments that would create millions of manufacturing and construction jobs around the country.
Press Releases & Statements / Clean Economy Union Jobs
Union leaders and labor advocates from across Wisconsin held a virtual press conference today to speak out against President Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Press Releases & Statements / Clean Economy Union Jobs
With Michigan’s economy and clean energy future on the line, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joined workers and advocates to deliver a clear warning: Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” would be devastating for the state.
Press Releases & Statements / Manufacturing and Industrial Policy
Union leaders, labor advocates, and climate champions from Ohio held a press conference today about what is at risk under the Republican budget bill expected to be voted on in the U.S. Senate in the next few days. A recording of the press conference can be found on the BlueGreen Alliance YouTube channel. The bill threatens clean energy and manufacturing investments and tax credits revitalizing local economies around the state.