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Conservation and Environmental Justice Advocates Back Legislation to Equitably Reduce Climate Pollution, Protect Colorado Communities

Denver, Colo. (March 30, 2021) — A coalition of conservation and environmental justice groups today backed newly introduced legislation to reduce harmful greenhouse gas pollution in Colorado. SB21-…

After a Decade, Court Ruling Finally Opens Door for Biden Administration to Halt Alton Coal Mine Expansion

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Today, a Utah federal District Court ruled in favor of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) challenge to protect iconic Utah public lands from the Alton mining expansion.…

Assemblywoman Cohen Introduces Responsible Energy Planning Bill to Support State Climate Strategy

  CARSON CITY (Mar. 23, 2021) — Assemblywoman Lesley Cohen (D-29) introduced the Responsible Energy Planning bill (AB380) today. This bill, which has already garnered support from local clean…

Over 6,000 Arizonans Appeal to ACC for a Transition Away from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy

Phoenix, AZ-- Today marked the end of a two and a half year public input process by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to reevaluate and, potentially, modernize the state’s energy system. In…

ACC Approves TEP's Request to Charge Customers for Fossil Fuel Expenditures

Tucson, AZ -- Last night, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) voted 3-2 to approve a rate increase for Tucson Electric Power (TEP) to reimburse the utility for the high cost to operate gas and…

Colorado AQCC Sides with Corporate Polluting Utilities to Keep 3 Coal Plants Running Past 2028

Denver, CO -- Today, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) voted to reverse its decision to accelerate the retirements of three Colorado coal units by 2028. On November 20, the AQCC made…

Two New CO Studies Call for Rapid Clean Energy Transformation

DENVER (Sept. 30, 2020) — After two climate modeling reports released this week highlighted the need to rapidly transition all sectors to clean energy, NRDC and Sierra Club are calling on the…

Local Utah Businesses Advocate to Protect Solar Industry

Salt Lake City, UT - Today, 20 Utah businesses came out against the local utility, Rocky Mountain Power, proposal which would prevent families and businesses from affording rooftop solar on their…

New Report: Equitable Pathways to Meet Colorado's Climate Goals

DENVER (Sept. 28, 2020) — A new report released today shows how Colorado can reach its ambitious climate goals in a way that cuts dangerous pollution, particularly in  communities…

533 Utahns and 23 Local Groups Call on Governor Herbert to Prevent Utilities from Suspending Service during Pandemic

Salt Lake City, UT — Today, 23 local groups delivered a letter signed by 533 Utahns to Governor Gary Herbert calling for him to issue a moratorium on utility shut-offs due to non-payment, and to…