Blog / Manufacturing and Industrial Policy
Manufacturing has been a focus from our beginning as it is crucial to global competitiveness, innovation, and energy security and has historically been a key pathway into the middle class, especially for workers of color. Our manufacturing work now spans clean energy and advanced technology manufacturing, industrial transformation, supply chain development, and trade.
Press Releases & Statements / Clean Economy Union Jobs
A new report previewed this morning during the Senate Democrats’ Clean Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Roundtable found—largely due to the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA)—223 manufacturing, clean energy, and industrial projects are already canceled or stalled, representing at least $82.8 billion in capital investment, which could cost up to 111,765 jobs.
Reports & Fact Sheets / Clean Economy Union Jobs
BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) research has found that largely due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), 223 manufacturing, clean energy, and industrial projects are already facing cancellations and delays representing at least $82.8 billion in capital investment which could cost 111,765 jobs. Additionally, more than 3,034 manufacturing, clean energy, and industrial sites face tax…
EV Charging and Infrastructure
The BlueGreen Alliance appreciates this opportunity to respond to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) proposed modification of the Buy America waiver requirements for EV chargers. Read our full comment letter here.
Reports & Fact Sheets / Manufacturing and Industrial Policy
The clean economy stands at a critical turning point. Global investments in next-generation technologies are surging, and the Biden administration put the United States in a position to lead. Since 2021, Congress has enacted three landmark laws—the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS), and the Inflation Reduction Act—to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and invest in emerging sectors that create good-paying jobs.
Press Releases & Statements / Clean and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
Ford Motor Company will reportedly repurpose its Blue Oval facility in Hardin County, Kentucky from electric vehicle (EV) battery production to battery energy storage. As a result, it is anticipated that Ford will lay off around 1,600 workers. Blue Oval SK workers in Kentucky fought intense opposition from Ford on their way to voting to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) union earlier this year in a bid for fair wages and a safe workplace.
Clean and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
Ford Motor Company will reportedly repurpose its Blue Oval facility in Hardin County, Kentucky from electric vehicle (EV) battery production to battery energy storage.
Testimony & Comments / Clean and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
The BlueGreen Alliance strongly supports efforts to rebuild and modernize America’s transportation infrastructure through a 2026 surface transportation reauthorization agenda that prioritizes both workers and the climate. Surface transportation reauthorization provides a unique opportunity to boost the economy, create millions of jobs, enhance resilience, and better protect our communities from harmful pollution. Read our full recommendations in the comment letter below.
Press Releases & Statements / Clean and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
General Motors (GM) announced it would lay off 1,200 workers at its all-electric Factory Zero plant in Detroit, Michigan and 550 workers at the electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio—a joint venture with Ultium. Workers at these plants are represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW).
Press Releases & Statements / Clean Economy Union Jobs
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced yesterday that the U.S. Department of Energy would rescind $13 billion in unobligated funds for a slew of programs supported by the Inflation Reduction Act. Wright suggested in an interview that there was still unobligated funds available for clean energy manufacturing like solar, wind, electric vehicles, and batteries. This funding was already rescinded by the “One Big Beautiful Bill” budget package that was signed by President Donald Trump in July.
Testimony & Comments / Manufacturing and Industrial Policy
The BlueGreen Alliance issued comments on the Proposed Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards. Read our full response here.
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.