Press Releases & Statements / Onshore Clean Energy
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announcedinvestments from the Biden-Harris Inflation Reduction Act to lower energy costs and grow clean power across nine states. The $3 billion funding from the New Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program will go to rural energy cooperatives in Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Minnesota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming.
Press Releases & Statements / Water Infrastructure
Midwest water infrastructure leaders today touted Biden-Harris administration advancements made in lead service line replacement during a webinar hosted by the BlueGreen Alliance and the Great Lakes and St. Lawerence Cities Initiative.
Infrastructure and Community Resilience
President Biden traveled to Milwaukee today to announce the finalization of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s improvements to the nation’s Lead and Copper Rule. The new rule will build on the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to replace lead pipes around the country, including a $15 billion investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed in 2021.
Reports & Fact Sheets / Transmission
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) coordinates, controls, and monitors the sale and use of our electric transmission system across 15 states.2 In July 2022—after the largest and most complex study process to date—MISO approved Tranche 1 of Long-Range Transmission Planning (LRTP). Read our fact sheet to see the thousands of jobs that MISO LRTP-1 can deliver.
Blog / Clean Economy Union Jobs
The Colorado BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) is dedicated to improving Colorado’s communities by supporting and creating good jobs, growing Colorado’s clean energy economy, and protecting Colorado’s environment on behalf of generations to come. The Colorado coalition advocated fiercely for legislation that improves the lives of workers, families, and school children. We secured significant wins during the 2024 Legislative Session, especially in the transportation and affordable housing space.
Press Releases & Statements / Support for Impacted Workers
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and U.S. Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) unveiled the American Energy Worker Opportunity Act. The bill would provide comprehensive support for coal and oil refinery workers as we shift to a clean energy economy.
The Latest / Clean Economy Union Jobs
A newly signed Executive Order by President Biden will create a task force led by the National Economic Council and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to ensure the administration is doing all it can under current law and going further to specify, “a clear list of labor standards that all federal agencies should look to prioritize.”
Press Releases & Statements / Clean Economy Union Jobs
President Biden traveled to Westby, Wisconsin today to announce an award from the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. At the event, the president highlighted a New ERA investment funded by the Inflation Reduction Act that Dairyland Power Cooperative will use to grow solar and wind energy to supply power to utilities. New ERA is designed to help member-owned rural energy cooperatives transition to clean, affordable, and reliable energy—creating good jobs for local workers and ensuring workers and communities aren’t left behind in the transition to cleaner, cheaper energy.
Press Releases & Statements / Endorsements
The BlueGreen Alliance, a national partnership of labor unions and environmental organizations, announced today that the organization has endorsed Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) for election to the U.S. Senate from the State of Michigan.