As the Governors’ State of the State approaches, to help boost our economy, what we would like to see is a strong commitment here in Michigan to renewable energy. Michigan is rated 4th best in renewable energy manufacturing potential. Studies have shown that investments in renewable energy will bring more jobs, helping to revitalize the large skilled and underutilized manufacturing base here in Michigan while helping to clean the environment and reduce global warming. The Blue Green Alliance supports the idea of a strong Renewable Energy Standard. 

The Blue Green Alliance is a formal alliance between the United Steelworkers and the Sierra Club. Together we combine to make over 1.5 million members.  

Formed in 2006 we focus on global warming, clean energy, fair trade and reducing toxics. Labor, environmental and human rights standards are at the core of the Blue Green Alliance.  

Our vision for a healthy community must include good jobs, clean air and clean water. The economy and the environment cannot be separated if we are to achieve our vision for a better world. 

We work through education and advocacy to create good jobs and clean the environment through the renewable energy sector.

We foster job security through energy efficiency and we work to ensure that we have a fair trade policy and that workers in the workplace and the surrounding environment are not exposed to dangerous toxins.