Building Renewable Energy Across NY

We deserve

Good Renewable Jobs for NY

Smarter Energy = Stronger Economy

 

LABORERS’ LOCAL 17 SOLAR TRAINING - NEWBURGH, NY

Power Up NY LIUNA

Thank You For A Great Open House!

Power Up NY 2024 - Building Solar Energy with LIUNA was a pivotal open house for the top builders and decision makers in the renewables industry. LIUNA was proud to showcase one of our 14 training facilities across New York State. We held a comprehensive tour featuring our construction craft apprentices in a hands-on solar class. We also facilitated a live Q and A about IRA compliance with LIUNA Assistant Director for Policy Kevin Reilly. This is just one of many examples why LIUNA is the leading voice on how to build renewable energy responsibly in New York State.

 

 

Responsible Renewables

Becoming less reliant on fossil fuels by developing renewable energy resources will no doubt improve many things, but only if done responsibly.  A balanced and comprehensive energy policy must include standard worker protections in tandem with the necessary expansion of wind and solar power infrastructure. The New York State Laborers play a crucial role in the renewable energy industry, from local community advocacy to workforce development, training, and more.

LIUNA - GreenSpark Solar, NY

GreenSpark Solar, New York

 

Stronger Together

Renewable energy companies need the help of LIUNA to get their projects approved and funded. Before we lend our support to projects, we can demand that energy companies commit to providing high-quality job opportunities to local workers. If we work together, we can make sure that New York’s energy future is responsible.

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LIUNA Ceres Clean Energy

Check out this report on how a jobs-led approach to renewable energy development WORKS!

By Ceres, an industry-leading sustainability nonprofit.

 
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LIUNA Renewable Proposal

Read the latest literature explaining our role in the FUTURE of Renewable Energy Development in New York State.

Prepared by NYSLOF - New York State Laborers’ Organizing Fund

 
 
New Yorkers support renewable energy, so renewable energy projects should put more New Yorkers to work… right?

Not quite.
 
Boost Economy
 

Our Challenge

 
 
LIUNA Renewable Energy

The Good
Local Jobs Boost The Economy

New Yorkers hear about major new building or infrastructure construction, and we assume that the project will contribute to the local economy by putting local people to work.

LIUNA Climate Goals

The Bad
Renewables ≠ Responsible

While some project owners are committed to creating jobs for local residents, others hire contractors that rely on out-of-state workers and shut locals out.

LIUNA Green Jobs

The Ugly
BAIT-AND-SWITCH

The worst actors play a game of bait-and-switch: promoting construction job opportunities while selling the project without disclosing that few, if any, of the jobs will be filled by locals.