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19.09.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Frasier Solar Project in Knox County, Ohio, has just been approved by the state's Power Siting Board! πŸŽ‰ GWA members have been campaigning in support of the 120 MW project since last year. πŸ’ͺπŸ‘ Congratulations to all those involved, and we look forward to GWA members working on the project!

27.06.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion: Defend wind energy credits to secure jobs Grassley has a chance to secure his wind energy legacy

Check out GWA member Joe Zimsen's op-ed in the Gazette, a leading Iowa paper! πŸ‘ Joe discusses his experience as a wind technician and encourages Iowa's members of Congress to preserve renewable energy tax credits in the upcoming budget bill.

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16.06.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
GWA member and wind tech Shane Munos (white, male, early 50s, wearing a black suit and tie) standing in front of the Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley's office in Congress, next to the flag of the United States.

GWA member and wind tech Shane Munos (white, male, early 50s, wearing a black suit and tie) standing in front of the Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley's office in Congress, next to the flag of the United States.

GWA member and wind tech Shane Munos, along with other Iowa solar energy workers visited DC yesterday to advocate for the importance of renewable energy tax credits. They shared this message in meetings with the offices of Senators Grassley and Ernst, and Rep. Feenstra. ✊ #SaveRenewableEnergyJobs

12.06.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Renewable Energy Tax Credits Matter! The renewable energy tax credits have played a crucial role in supporting and incentivizing the growth of renewable energy projects. The tax credits provided under the IRA have generated tens of thous...

❗Tell Your Senators to Protect Renewable Energy❗We can still save renewable energy tax credits! Several key Senators are concerned about the House' vote to slash these credits. Keep the pressure ON to save and protect our jobs! Email your Senator TODAY! πŸ‘‡πŸ½
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03.06.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday, GWA member and Wind Tech Joe Z. went to Capitol Hill with UTST to help preserve the tax credits for renewables! πŸ’š He met with staff from Iowa House members and Senators. He also spoke briefly with Rep. Miller-Meeks and Sen. Ernst. πŸ’ͺ #RESIST #RenewableEnergy #GreenWorkersAlliance

27.03.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Joe said: β€œIt’s extremely frustrating. It feels like the rug can get pulled out from under our feet at basically any moment. The president has a vendetta against wind. The industry is being singled out."

10.03.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Workers fear for the future as Trump casts a shadow over the wind industry | CNN Business Workers and executives in the wind industry are deeply worried as the Trump administration has moved to bring the once-booming business to a standstill.

πŸ“° ✨ GWA member and wind tech @Joe Zimsen was featured in a CNN article today πŸ“£ discussing the impact of the Trump administration's attacks on the wind industry.
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10.03.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Here is a link to the story www.greenworkers.org/_files/ugd/8...

14.01.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

GWA members Ann and Joseph Salcido recently graduated from the MC3 program in Houston, which trains residents for union jobs building renewable energy and other projects. Check out the Houston Chronicle piece on their story and more on this great program organized by the Texas Climate Jobs! 🀩

14.01.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wind energy jobs are taking off, but so are risksΒ  - High Country News Workers are pushing for improved training and safety standards to help avoid falls, electrocution and equipment failure.

Great story on the January issue of High Country News, by Brooke Larsen on worker safety in the wind power industry, which features an interview with GWA leader and wind technician Patrick Foeday and details on GWA's organizing in the field. Check it out πŸ‘‡

09.01.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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