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NEW EVERGREEN REPORT: Biden’s Remaining 1st Term Climate To-Do List
President Biden ran and won on climate. But there are still promises left unfulfilled. Here’s what needs to happen by the end of his 1st term.
Gov. Whitmer Signs Nation-Leading 100 Percent Clean Energy Standard
Michigan governor signs clean energy package to secure billions in federal funding, lower household energy costs In response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signing a clean energy legislative package, including a 100 percent clean energy standard by 2040, Evergreen Action Midwest Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager Courtney Bourgoin released the following...
Governor Shapiro Appeals Court Ruling Blocking RGGI
Today’s announcement from Governor Shapiro marks a crucial step toward ending this frivolous litigation once and for all.
UAW’s Historic Wins Are Fundamental For Our Clean Energy Future
UAW at the Big 3 have shown tremendous solidarity—and now they’re poised to finalize historic contracts for it.
Michigan Passes Landmark 100 Percent Clean Energy Standard
Michigan legislators deliver historic climate win, send clean energy and siting packages to Gov. Whitmer’s desk for signature In response to the full legislative passage of a 100 percent clean energy standard in Michigan by 2040, Evergreen Action Midwest Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager Courtney Bourgoin released the following statement:“Today,...
Michigan Senate Passes Clean Energy Siting Package
Package moves to House of Representatives for concurrence Today, the Michigan Senate voted to pass a package of legislation that will streamline the siting process for clean energy projects across the state. The package now joins the Clean Energy Future package as they await concurrence and final passage this week...
Voters Protect Pro-Climate Action Majorities In 2023 Elections
In key races around the country, voters rejected fossil fuel scare tactics In response to the results of the 2023 general election, including the protection of a Democratic majority in the Virginia Senate, Evergreen Action State Press Secretary Emily Halvorson released the following statement: “Tonight’s election results are a huge...
Rural Communities Demonstrate Overwhelming Demand for Clean Energy & Climate-Smart Ag Investments
New data from USDA shows a staggering response to funding applications for rural electrification and climate-smart agriculture programs.
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Michigan House Passes 100 Percent Clean Energy Standard
Michigan House of Representatives passes clean energy package, moves to Senate for concurrence and final passage Early this morning, the Michigan House of Representatives voted to pass the “Clean Energy Future Plan,” moving the state one step closer to a 100 percent clean energy standard. Michigan ranks 10th nationally among...