Exploring the Future of Clean Energy

July 30 2024

Economy, Labor Relations, Management

We have heard it all before. Clean energy is the future! The time for renewables Is now! And on. 

And on. 

And on. 

But what does that look like, really? It can be difficult to keep up with all that is going on in the clean energy sector. Of course, many are familiar with the ‘mega-projects’ popping up across the country – battery factories, offshore windfarms, and massive infrastructure projects. In fact, there are over 144 mega projects underway or set to break ground by the end of 2024.

But billions of federal dollars are being pumped into projects across the country that we may be less familiar with. While they may not be ‘mega’ projects, these improvements and developments are just as vital to solidifying the nation’s infrastructure, improving existing energy production, and paving the way for the clean energy of the future. And, as with all federally funded projects over $35 million, many of these projects are being built under project labor agreements. 

Trying to keep track of green energy developments is a job in and of itself – but thankfully somebody is doing just that. The folks over at Third Way have put together an interactive map with over 100 ongoing clean energy projects around the country. TAUC strives to keep our members as informed as possible, and utilizing all of the tools at our disposal only helps us achieve that goal. Check out the map at the link below, and check back here for updates on all things union construction and maintenance! 

Check out the interactive map below!

Clean Investment Map – Third Way

Third Way is a center-left think tank that champions modern solutions to the most challenging problems in US public policy, including the economy, climate and energy, national security, social policy, and politics.