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CONTACT
Dana Sevakis
sevakis (at) apolloalliance.org
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
| 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 |
| Christy McGillivray | Michigan Clean Water Action |
| Mark Neisler | Michigan League of Conservation Voters |
| Tremaine Phillips | Michigan Environmental Council |
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Send an e-mail to info(at)greenmachinestour.org or visit www.ecocenter.org.
