Biden Administration’s Announcement Offers a Path for Cleaner Industries, Good Jobs in US
The Biden administration today announced a suite of advancements related to industrial investment and Buy Clean procurement policies.
Testimony & Comments / Advanced Manufacturing
As DOE develops its demand-side strategy, it should view it as part of a holistic industrial strategy. Awards should reflect the value-added role of demand-side support for target sectors and technologies as part of a comprehensive strategy. We urge DOE—and other relevant agencies and offices—to publicly outline such a strategy after incorporating stakeholder input, building on DOE’s Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap.
Testimony & Comments / Advanced Manufacturing
Together they will revitalize U.S. manufacturing, grow clean energy, and support and create good union jobs in Minnesota and around the country. They will also significantly reduce climate emissions. The Inflation Reduction Act alone will tackle climate change by reducing emissions up to 42% by 2030.
Press Releases / Advanced Manufacturing
Blue Wolf Capital Partners announced today that they would no longer pursue the purchase of the idled Alcoa Intalco smelter in Ferndale, WA, after it was clear the company would not be able to affordably purchase the clean power needed to run the facility. In response to the announcement, the BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh.
Testimony & Comments / Advanced Manufacturing
Our Policy Advisor, Ben Davis, responded to questions on Direct Air Capture and on the use of CCUS for industrial facilities, calling for the inclusion of high-road labor standards and strong protections for land, air, and water to be included as the IRS implements the 45Q tax credit.
Testimony & Comments / Advanced Manufacturing
As the U.S. Department of Energy develops its implementation strategy, it should view DPA funding as part of a holistic industrial strategy.
Testimony & Comments / Advanced Manufacturing
These tax credits present a once-in-a-generation opportunity to dramatically reduce greenhouse emissions, as well as toxic air, water, and land pollution, while providing good union jobs in the clean economy and driving growth in U.S. manufacturing.
Press Releases / Made in America
The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the allocation of $2.8 billion under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to build the U.S. supply chain for batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electric grid. The funding will be distributed to 20 companies and will fund the building and expansion of facilities in 12 states. In response to the funding…
Press Releases / Climate Change & the Clean Economy
New data commissioned by the BlueGreen Alliance released today revealed the Inflation Reduction Act may create more than 40,000 jobs over the next 10 years in Nevada.
Press Releases / Climate Change & the Clean Economy
New data commissioned by the BlueGreen Alliance released today revealed the Inflation Reduction Act may create more than 200,000 jobs over the next 10 years in Pennsylvania.
Press Releases / Climate Change & the Clean Economy
New data commissioned by the BlueGreen Alliance released today revealed the Inflation Reduction Act may create 99,124 jobs over the next 10 years in Colorado.
Press Releases / Climate Change & the Clean Economy
New data commissioned by the BlueGreen Alliance released today revealed the Inflation Reduction Act may create more than 167,000 jobs over the next 10 years in Michigan.