Michigan
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CONTACT
Dana Sevakis
sevakis (at) apolloalliance.org
MISSION: The Michigan Apollo Alliance brings together a diverse coalition of interests from the business, environmental, labor and community perspectives who are working together to promote quality jobs and a cleaner, more secure energy future for Michigan. We seek to devise and support policy initiatives and reforms that will reduce dependence on foreign oil; cut carbon emissions; help America lead in clean energy innovation and manufacturing; and create a new generation of well-paid, green-collar jobs for people across America. Michigan’s world-class manufacturing infrastructure and workforce poises the state to become a leader in providing parts for renewable energy equipment, train workers for green-collar jobs, promote conservation, innovation and use of renewable energy.
AGENDA: Together, the organizations that make up the Michigan Apollo Alliance are pursuing a “Good Jobs, Energy Independence, Make it in America” policy agenda. The Michigan Apollo Alliance will work to enact policies that achieve or facilitate the following:
1. Develop a robust renewable energy manufacturing sector in Michigan by providing incentives and access to capital for companies diversifying into clean energy
2. Ensure state government leadership on energy efficiency and other state policies that will drive demand for the clean energy economy in the state
3. Train Michigan workers in advanced energy skills, from installation to engineering, and create green career pathways for workers transitioning into this new economy
PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In October of 2008 the Michigan Apollo hosted a successful rollout event of The New Apollo Program in Detroit.
§ Policy advocacy for the 2008 state package of clean energy bills including the Renewable Portfolio Standard and Energy Efficiency Standard.
§ Helped roll-out the ReEnergize MI platform of statewide clean energy policies:
§ Advocated for the passage of the IMPACT Act and the importance of Michigan’s manufacturers and why they are the key to building the clean energy economy here at home:
- 8/4/09: Detroit News Op/Ed – “Turn energy into new Apollo project”
- 8/28/09: Macomb Daily – “Teaming up to deliver clean energy”
- 10/16/09: Detroit News Op/Ed – “Michigan needs clean energy manufacturing jobs”
§ Partnered with MI Apollo Steering Committee member Corporation for a Skilled Workforce to produce “Mapping Green Career Pathways: Job Training Infrastructure and Opportunities in Michigan” to identify components of Michigan’s workforce development infrastructure that can be better integrated and scaled up to help fill jobs in the clean energy sector (released January 2010).
WHAT’S IN THE WORKS
- Continued advocacy for the passage of a comprehensive climate and energy bill that includes incentives for manufacturers, including the IMPACT Act.
§ Continued support for the ReEnergize Michigan campaign and the passage of statewide clean energy policies such as an increased Energy Efficiency Standard, a Low Carbon Fuel Standard and a Feed-in-Tariff to help build markets for renewable energy and its products here in Michigan.
§ Help engage Michigan’s manufacturers and renewable energy businesses in the passage of national and statewide clean energy legislation
STEERING COMMITEE MEMBERS
| Tom Bowes | IBEW Local #58 |
| Chris Dejten | Next Energy |
| Charles Griffith | Ecology Center |
| Danielle Korpalski | NWF |
| Jeannine La Prad | Corporation for A Skilled Workforce |
| Brad Markell | United Autoworkers |
| Mark Neisler | Michigan League of Conservation Voters |
| Tremaine Phillips | Michigan Environmental Council |
| David McKinney | Clean Light Green Light |
| Jeff Sawyer | Int’l Union of Operating Engineers, Local 324 |
| Loch McCabe | Shepherd Advisors (Advisory) |
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Visit www.apolloalliance.org for action opportunities and to sign up for email alerts.
