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Evergy’s “Sustainability Transformation Plan” a Shift in the Right Direction

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

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 require utilities to dismiss all utility bill debt incurred during the pandemic.

Week of Action Creatively Calls for Transition from Coal to Clean Energy

Sierra Club members and partners today will kick off a statewide week of action through an online screening of the documentary “We Neighbors,” this evening which focuses on the experiences of residents living near We Energies’ coal-fired power plants in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The week of action intends to engage people across the state through a series of virtual activities as unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic have forced climate activists to rethink how the environmental movement operates. In July, activists at home from across Wisconsin advocated for an extension to the utility shut-off moratorium and won.

Sierra Club Launches Massive Ad Campaign Calling on Congress to Support Clean Energy Workers in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill

The Sierra Club launched a five figure digital advertising campaign today, targeting Congressional leadership to pass significant relief for clean energy workers in the next COVID-19 economic relief package.

Trump’s EPA Rolls Back Important Protections Against Dangerous, Toxic Coal Ash

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Former coal lobbyist and current EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler finalized a new, dangerous environmental rollback yesterday, putting the health of thousands of communities living near coal ash disposal and storage sites at risk.

Leaving the Past Behind

KANSAS CITY, MO -- Today marks the release of a new vision for Evergy’s future, created by a partnership of the Climate + Energy Project, Environment Missouri, and the Kansas and Missouri chapters of the Sierra Club. These groups call on Evergy to:

Sierra Club Appeals Duke Energy Indiana Rate Case

INDIANAPOLIS -- Today, the Sierra Club appealed the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission’s (IURC) decision approving a $146 million rate increase for Duke Energy Indiana’s customers.

Local Arizona Businesses Call on AZ Corporation Commission to Ensure State is on a Path to a Cleaner, Greener Future

Thirty local Arizona businesses from cities across the state are raising their voices in support of bold, progressive action from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) in the Energy Modernization Docket. This docket includes everything from updating the renewable energy standard to supporting a just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels.

Duke Energy Carolinas Seeks Rate Hike During Pandemic As Utility Shut Offs Resume

CHARLOTTE -- On Friday evening, Duke Energy Carolinas filed a notice of intent to temporarily raise rates after state regulators denied the utility a request to defer potential losses due to the pandemic. 

Duke intends to offset the rate hike by accelerating refunds of excess taxes to customers, but cannot guarantee that ratepayers will not see bigger bills as the summer progresses. Tomorrow, Duke can resume utility disconnections for delinquent accounts. 

Coal Mine Owned by WV Governor’s Family Held Liable by Federal Judge for Water Pollution

Charleston, WV -- Yesterday, the federal district court for the Southern District of West Virginia ruled that the Justice Group’s Red Fox coal mine was liable for more than 3,000 Clean Water Act violations. The lawsuit brought by the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition (OVEC), Appalachian Voices, and the Sierra Club contends that the mine was liable for exceeding its required discharge limits. The groups were represented by attorneys with Appalachian Mountain Advocates and Public Justice.

Mayor of Golden and CEOs of Local Clean Energy Companies Join Congressman Crow in Support of the Federal Coronavirus Relief Package

his morning, the Sierra Club hosted a webinar with Congressman Jason Crow, Mayor Laura Weinberg of Golden, and CEOs of three local clean energy companies. The telepresser was an opportunity for the panelists to express their support for the federal Coronavirus Relief Package. Panelists discussed the benefits of passing a coronavirus relief bill that bolsters Colorado’s clean energy industry and supports clean energy workers.

Sierra Club and CLF File Appeal Against EPA’s Backwards Water Permit

WASHINGTON DC.--Today the Sierra Club and Conservation Law Foundation filed an appeal of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) water pollution permit for the Merrimack Station coal-fired power plant. The updated permit, which was finalized in May, failed to include critical water pollution protections that the agency had previously proposed. Unlike EPA’s prior proposal, the updated permit did not require the plant to install a modern cooling-water system.