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The Clean Energy Jobs Act Becomes Law Without Signature from Hogan

Annapolis, M.D.--Thanks to the efforts of the Maryland General Assembly, the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) will become law. The bill will accelerate the state’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (…

Thousands Support Smog Pollution Regulation Through Comments

Albany, N.Y.—  Eleven various organization submitted comments today supporting the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) efforts to decrease dangerous smog pollution downstate. Last…

New York State Officially Coal-Free by 2020

Albany, N.Y.— The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) signed a finalized regulation today that will fully eliminate coal in New York by 2020. This regulation, years in the…

Dominion’s Energy Plan Focuses Too Heavily on Fossil Fuels

RICHMOND, Virginia – The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) hosted a hearing on Dominion Energy’s refiled 2018 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) today, which laid out a long-range forecast of…

Sierra Club: Governor Northam Signs Budget and Breaks Promise on Climate Action

RICHMOND, VA--Today, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed the state budget with two environmentally harmful budget items. These items target interstate climate compacts, including the Regional…

On Earth Day, Brookhaven Pledges Support for Moving to 100% Renewable Energy

Brookhaven, NY-- Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (R – Center Moriches) signed a pledge today supporting the town to move to 100% clean, renewable energy across all sectors. With a population of…

Virginia Poised to Link with Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

RICHMOND, Virginia – Today, the State Air Pollution Control Board voted to approve a limit on carbon pollution from dirty power plants across Virginia which will take effect on January 1, 2020. The…

Virginia DEQ Requests Environmental Justice Study

RICHMOND, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced today they will be seeking a “qualified external consultant” to conduct an environmental justice study. The goal…

With General Assembly Vote, Maryland Passes Clean Energy Jobs Act

Annapolis, M.D.--The Maryland General Assembly just passed the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) and has subsequently sent the bill to the Governor’s desk for signature.  The bill will accelerate the…

General Assembly Blocks Important Climate Legislation for VA

RICHMOND, Virginia – Today, the Virginia General Assembly voted down two critical amendments offered by Governor Ralph Northam in the state budget. Amendments 34 and 38 remove language from the…