Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Personal StoryJune 29, 2024 Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Mayor Andy Schor (D) of Lansing, Michigan, writes about how federal investments are positively affecting citizens in his community, from the creation of new union jobs to the expansion of infrastructure for clean energy and electric vehicles. Jun 29, 2024 the Lansing State Journal Andy Schor
Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change PodcastApril 25, 2024 Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change Trevor Higgins, senior vice president of Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss climate policy wins and saving the planet. Apr 25, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Construction of Tennessee EV Battery Facility Highlights Promises and Challenges of Biden Administration Policies ReportFebruary 26, 2024 Construction of Tennessee EV Battery Facility Highlights Promises and Challenges of Biden Administration Policies Tennessee’s BlueOval City electric vehicle battery facility shows how public investments can lead to good union jobs, but anecdotal evidence suggests that workers are not connecting these jobs to important economic policies. Feb 26, 2024 the Center for American Progress David Madland, Kyle Ross
Op-ed: How federal investments are empowering Navajo People Personal StoryFebruary 14, 2024 Op-ed: How federal investments are empowering Navajo People JoAnn Armenta, the CEO of an organization that provides workforce training and resources to the Navajo people, shares how the Inflation Reduction Act has helped her organization provide community members with the skills to start their own solar businesses. Feb 14, 2024 The Copper Courier JoAnn Armenta
Opinion | We own a solar energy business, but we wouldn’t be here without the IRA. Personal StoryFebruary 9, 2024 Opinion | We own a solar energy business, but we wouldn’t be here without the IRA. Small-business owner Maria Drews shares how tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act are helping clean energy businesses such as hers to grow, in addition to saving households money as they switch to solar energy. Feb 9, 2024 The Capital Times Maria Drews
Biden Administration’s New Investments in Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Could Benefit Black Americans ArticleJanuary 31, 2024 Biden Administration’s New Investments in Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Could Benefit Black Americans New electric vehicle and battery manufacturing jobs supported by the Inflation Reduction Act are located in areas with an above-average share of Black Americans. Jan 31, 2024 Colin Seeberger, Mariam Rashid
New Global Progress Action Survey Reveals Support for Environment and Jobs Agenda ArticleSeptember 15, 2023 New Global Progress Action Survey Reveals Support for Environment and Jobs Agenda A new poll from Global Progress Action and YouGov reaches respondents in more than 10 countries, revealing international support for employment-generating investment in carbon-free and green technology industries. Sep 15, 2023 Johan Hassel, Allison McManus
5 Reasons Automakers Must Provide Good Jobs and Lower Vehicle Emissions ArticleSeptember 12, 2023 5 Reasons Automakers Must Provide Good Jobs and Lower Vehicle Emissions In the face of demands for better jobs and stronger health protections, some automakers claim they can’t improve job quality and lower vehicle emissions—but they have the resources to support middle-class-led economic growth and clean up their vehicle fleets. Sep 12, 2023 the Center for American Progress Leo Banks, Karla Walter, Anona Neal
A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act Americans celebrate how the Inflation Reduction Act has benefited their lives in the year since its passage. Aug 9, 2023
Indigenous Owner of Solar Power Business Says Inflation Reduction Act Is ‘Game-Changer’ Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Indigenous Owner of Solar Power Business Says Inflation Reduction Act Is ‘Game-Changer’ An Indigenous business owner explains how the Inflation Reduction Act will have a positive impact on his business while helping the planet. Aug 9, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act Promotes Energy Security and Cleaner Futures for Young Americans Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Inflation Reduction Act Promotes Energy Security and Cleaner Futures for Young Americans A young American shares her hope for a cleaner future after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Aug 9, 2023
Arizona Family Benefits from Inflation Reduction Act’s Solar Installation Tax Credit Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Arizona Family Benefits from Inflation Reduction Act’s Solar Installation Tax Credit An Arizona homeowner explains how the Inflation Reduction Act helped her family access solar power. Aug 9, 2023
Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Revives Michigan Small Businesses Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Revives Michigan Small Businesses A Michigan business owner describes how investments in electric vehicle battery manufacturing will help local small businesses. Aug 9, 2023
Wisconsin Clean Energy Small Business Creates Union Jobs Thanks to Inflation Reduction Act Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Wisconsin Clean Energy Small Business Creates Union Jobs Thanks to Inflation Reduction Act A Wisconsin small-business owner hopes the Inflation Reduction Act will grow his clean energy business and enable him to hire more union workers. Aug 9, 2023
North Carolina Student Excited for Job Opportunities Manufacturing Electric Vehicles Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 North Carolina Student Excited for Job Opportunities Manufacturing Electric Vehicles An automotive technician hopes for job opportunities in North Carolina’s burgeoning electric vehicle manufacturing industry. Aug 9, 2023
Michigan Electrician Sees Growth of Green Energy Jobs in Her Trade Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Michigan Electrician Sees Growth of Green Energy Jobs in Her Trade An apprentice electrician explains how funding from the Inflation Reduction Act creates jobs by incentivizing a switch to green energy. Aug 9, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act Expands Opportunities for Clean Energy Workforce Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Inflation Reduction Act Expands Opportunities for Clean Energy Workforce A Georgia professor explains how the Inflation Reduction Act is expanding employment opportunities for his students. Aug 9, 2023
Op-Ed: Changing Hearts and Minds in Coal Country In the NewsJune 20, 2023 Op-Ed: Changing Hearts and Minds in Coal Country Pennsylvania resident Kelly Forest explains how transitioning to clean energy can save on costs for everyday Americans. Americans now have even more opportunities to cut their energy bills by taking advantage of tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act. Jun 20, 2023 The Keystone Kelly Forest
Public and Private Investments Are Poised To Transform Michigan ReportJune 15, 2023 Public and Private Investments Are Poised To Transform Michigan The historic home of the automotive industry, Michigan, stands to benefit from major infrastructure improvements and new plants for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, especially if it incorporates public input and builds worker power to grow the middle class. Jun 15, 2023 the Center for American Progress David Ballard, Lily Roberts, Marina Zhavoronkova, 4 More Kevin DeGood, Emily Gee, Jessica Vela, Karla Walter
Intel putting the beat back in Ohio’s heart, restoring hope to young job seekers In the NewsJune 6, 2023 Intel putting the beat back in Ohio’s heart, restoring hope to young job seekers Recent electrical engineering graduate, Maddix Curtis, describes how the Biden administration is bringing manufacturing jobs back to Ohio. With investments in infrastructure and clean energy, recent graduates are seeing more opportunities for high-paying jobs. Jun 6, 2023 The Columbus Dispatch Maddix Curtis
OP-ED: House GOP’s plans to gut green energy tax credits impact businesses like mine In the NewsMay 18, 2023 OP-ED: House GOP’s plans to gut green energy tax credits impact businesses like mine Solar energy business owner Robert Blake writes about how solar investments from the Inflation Reduction Act will help grow his business in St. Paul, Minnesota. But Blake worries that threats from some congressional Republicans to repeal the clean energy provisions threaten the future of his business. May 18, 2023 The Heartland Signal Robert Blake
Biden’s Clean Energy Plan Is Spurring Unprecedented Investments in American Solar Energy ArticleMay 11, 2023 Biden’s Clean Energy Plan Is Spurring Unprecedented Investments in American Solar Energy The Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy incentives are spurring an increase in solar power production. May 11, 2023
Local Opinion: Solar power tax credits help bring equity to greener technology In the NewsApril 26, 2023 Local Opinion: Solar power tax credits help bring equity to greener technology Alisha Vasquez describes how economic barriers make it harder for lower-to-middle-income Americans to take advantage of solar tax credits. But since the Inflation Reduction Act increased solar installation tax credits and created programs to increase equity in clean energy, families such as Vasquez’s were able to install solar. Apr 26, 2023 Arizona Daily Star Alisha Vasquez
By Addressing Abandoned Wells, Biden’s Infrastructure Law Is Making Communities Safer, Cutting Pollution, and Advancing Environmental Justice ArticleApril 13, 2023 By Addressing Abandoned Wells, Biden’s Infrastructure Law Is Making Communities Safer, Cutting Pollution, and Advancing Environmental Justice The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is plugging orphaned oil and gas wells—boosting job creation, reducing pollution, and improving public health. Apr 13, 2023
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