A 100 Percent Clean Future ReportOct 10, 2019 A 100 Percent Clean Future Strategies for building a net-zero economy in just three decades. Oct 10, 2019 John Podesta, Christy Goldfuss, Trevor Higgins, 3 More Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Alan Yu, Kristina Costa
Sustainable and Reliable: Securing Resources for the Clean Energy Future ReportSep 28, 2023 Sustainable and Reliable: Securing Resources for the Clean Energy Future The United States must act quickly, in concert with its allies, to secure an economically and environmentally sustainable supply chain of battery minerals that benefits and respects the rights of workers and front-line communities. Sep 28, 2023 Nicole Gentile, Anne Griffin, Robert Benson, 3 More Mark Haggerty, Mariel Lutz, Michael Clark
The Climate Adaptation Imperative: Front-Line Lessons for Global Solutions Past EventSep 19, 2023 The Climate Adaptation Imperative: Front-Line Lessons for Global Solutions In partnership with the Columbia Climate School, join experts from around the world to learn why climate adaptation and resilience planning is an essential part of the response to the climate crisis. Sep 19, 2023
Implementing America’s Clean Energy Future: Leveraging Federal Investments To Support State and Local Climate Leadership Past EventSep 14, 2023 Implementing America’s Clean Energy Future: Leveraging Federal Investments To Support State and Local Climate Leadership Please join the State-Federal Climate Initiative at the Center for American Progress to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing states and local governments as they look to implement historic levels of federal climate funding. Sep 14, 2023 Satya Rhodes-Conway, Dr. Pete Wyckoff, Kate Johnson, 2 More Harold Mitchell, Sam Ricketts
Implementing America’s Clean Energy Future Implementing America’s Clean Energy Future This report provides recommendations for how states and local governments, federal agencies, and other interested parties can work together to advance climate leadership at the state and local levels. Sep 14, 2023 Sam Ricketts, Chris Bast, Hannah Argento-McCurdy, 3 More Elisia Hoffman, Nate Fowler, Kacey Clayton
5 Reasons Automakers Must Provide Good Jobs and Lower Vehicle Emissions ArticleSep 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 Leo Banks, Karla Walter, Anona Neal
Opinion: Big Three automakers need to step up for the workers who keep them profitable In the NewsSep 8, 2023 Opinion: Big Three automakers need to step up for the workers who keep them profitable In a MarketWatch op-ed, Mike Williams argues why the Big Three automakers need to work with the UAW to do right by autoworkers and to help fight against climate change. Sep 8, 2023 MarketWatch Mike Williams
NEPA Permitting Process Crucial to Renewable Infrastructure Project Success ReportSep 7, 2023 NEPA Permitting Process Crucial to Renewable Infrastructure Project Success Five clean energy infrastructure examples span a range of recent projects nationwide and demonstrate best practices for improving infrastructure projects. Sep 7, 2023 Edward (Ted) Boling, Kerensa Gimre
5 Major Renewable Infrastructure Projects Show Value of NEPA Permitting Process ArticleSep 7, 2023 5 Major Renewable Infrastructure Projects Show Value of NEPA Permitting Process Five clean energy infrastructure examples show how public engagement and environmental review work to improve infrastructure projects, not slow them. Sep 7, 2023 Auburn Bell
This Union Win in Georgia Is a Win for the Clean Energy Future VideoAug 16, 2023 This Union Win in Georgia Is a Win for the Clean Energy Future After successfully forming a union with United Steelworkers, workers at the Blue Bird electric school bus manufacturing plant in Georgia have moved one step closer to securing a safer and fairer workplace while building the clean energy future. Aug 16, 2023 Hannah Malus, Devon Lespier, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Matt Gossage, Charlie Schuyler
How Regulators Can Help Credit Unions Manage Climate Risk in the Communities They Serve ArticleAug 15, 2023 How Regulators Can Help Credit Unions Manage Climate Risk in the Communities They Serve Credit unions and their members are especially vulnerable to multiple and growing climate threats, requiring more guidance from regulators on how to mitigate these risks. Aug 15, 2023 Crystal Weise, David Correa
5 Ways the EPA Can Strengthen Carbon Standards for Power Plants ArticleAug 8, 2023 5 Ways the EPA Can Strengthen Carbon Standards for Power Plants The Environmental Protection Agency must strengthen the standards for carbon emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants. Aug 8, 2023 Rachel Chang, Shannon Baker-Branstetter, Trevor Higgins
Maximizing the Benefits of Direct Pay for Clean Energy Tax Credits ReportJul 27, 2023 Maximizing the Benefits of Direct Pay for Clean Energy Tax Credits To fully realize the potential of direct pay and maximize the deployment of clean energy tax credits, the Treasury and IRS must make the program as accessible as possible. Jul 27, 2023 Rachel Chang
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Strengthening Health Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.