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CONTACT
Charles Griffith
(734) 663-2400, ext. 116
charlesg(at)ecocenter.org
117 N. Division Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
MISSION: The members of the Michigan Apollo Alliance are working together to promote quality jobs and a cleaner, more secure energy future for Michigan.
AGENDA: Together, the organizations that make up the Michigan Apollo Alliance are pursuing a “Good Jobs, Energy Independence” policy agenda. The Michigan Apollo Alliance will work to enact policies that achieve or facilitate the following:
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Reinstate utility energy efficiency programs and a Michigan Public Benefits Fund
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Develop a renewable energy manufacturing sector in Michigan
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Ensure state government leadership on energy efficiency
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Promote improvements in fuel economy and use of biofuels in ways that assist the domestic industry and grow good jobs here at home
PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- The Michigan Apollo hosted a successful rollout event of The New Apollo Program in Detroit.
- Policy advocacy for the Michigan Renewable Energy Standard and Energy Efficiency requirements
- Support for the Governor’s 21st Century Jobs bond proposal
- Advocacy for strong fuel economy standards that also include job protections and funding for industry transition
WHAT’S IN THE WORKS
- Support for Senator Stabenow’s Green-Collar Jobs Initiative
- Support for sustainable biofuels and Low-Carbon Fuel Standard legislation
- Support for the Michigan Green Jobs Initiative
- Reinstate utility energy efficiency programs and a Michigan Public Benefits Fund
- Develop a renewable energy manufacturing sector in Michigan
- Ensure state government leadership on energy efficiency
- Promote improvements in fuel economy and use of biofuels in ways that assist the domestic industry and grow good jobs here at home
- Also looking at an auto koan program for economic and jobs impact.
STEERING COMMITEE MEMBERS
| Joe Abdoo | IBEW Local #58 |
| Joe Bolchi | IBEW Local #58 |
| Richard Eidlin | Apollo Alliance |
| David Gard | Michigan Environmental Council |
| Charles Griffith | Ecology Center |
| Gary Hellmer | IBEW Local #58 |
| David Holtz | Clean Water Action |
| Jim Keffenberger | Boilermakers Local #169 |
| Tom Leonard | West Michigan Environmental Action Council |
| Zoe Lipman | NWF |
| Dan Luria | Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center |
| Loch McCabe | Shepherd Advisors |
| Frank Minore | Michigan AFL-CIO |
| Nadine Nash (Nosal) | UAW Michigan-CAP |
| Mike Shriberg | Ecology Center |
| Carolyn Upshaw-Royal | Next Energy |
| Lisa Wozniak | Michigan League of Conservation Voters |
| John Zyslawski | Our Energy |
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Send an e-mail to info(at)greenmachinestour.org or visit www.ecocenter.org.
