House Pay-Fors “Fiscally Responsible”, Essential For a Resilient US Economy
The House Ways and Means Committee unveiled its list of revenue priorities and tax reforms (or "Payfors") it will rely on to fund the $3.5 trillion... (Read More)
Illinois House Passes Historic Climate Bill To Boost Economy
Last night the Illinois House passed energy legislation that makes Illinois the first state in the Midwest to commit to 100% carbon-free power by 2045. This... (Read More)
Women, Black, and Hispanic/Latino Workers Underrepresented in US Clean Energy
According to Help Wanted: Diversity in Clean Energy, about 60 percent of clean energy workers across America are non-Hispanic whites and more than 70 percent are... (Read More)
Illinois Senate Passes “Critical Boost” for State’s Economy, Clean Energy Future
Last night the Illinois Senate passed comprehensive energy legislation that would make Illinois the first state in the Midwest to commit to 100 percent carbon-free power... (Read More)
Report: More Than 677,900 Midwesterners Work in Clean Energy; Jobs Located in Every Corner of Region
Proposed federal, state policies could create thousands more jobs (Read More)
Report: Replacing Hazardous Lead Pipes Will Result in 560,000+ Job-Years; Drive $100B+ in Economic Activity
The findings show this infrastructure work would mean hundreds of jobs or in some cases tens of thousands of jobs in construction, manufacturing and other sectors... (Read More)
RGGI Approval the “Right Choice” for NC’s Economy, Environment
North Carolina’s Environmental Management Commission (EMC) today approved a petition for the state to begin the rulemaking process to join the 11-state Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative... (Read More)
E2: NC Energy Bill Marred by Misguided Investments
“As lawmakers take up this sweeping plan, they must remember that we can’t trade coal for gas. This legislation continues investing in dead-end fossil fuel infrastructure." (Read More)
After Biden Speech, Time for Congress to Get to Work
“Now Congress must do its part, take these plans and turn them into legislation that will create new jobs in every state and new opportunities for... (Read More)
100% EV Sales Bill a “Giant Leap Forward” for NY’s Clean Vehicle Industry
"The transition to electric cars is already underway and this bill helps secure New York’s position as a global hub for clean energy jobs and investment... (Read More)
EPA Reversal Will Help Auto Industry Speed Ahead, Compete Globally
"The Biden administration is opening the door for states to help regain that lost ground while bringing more good paying jobs to the US economy.” (Read More)
Biden Pledge to Cut Emissions 50% is Good for Business, Economy
"This is the kind of leadership America and the world needs. By pledging to cut our emissions in half, President Biden is also sending a clear... (Read More)