Press Releases Tagged State Climate Action
Evergreen: Court Cap-and-Invest Order Paves the Way for Transformative Investments in New York
Today’s court ruling holds great promise to finally move forward on a transformative set of investments for New York.
ICYMI: “21 Democratic House Members Press PJM for Interconnection Reforms”
Lawmakers: PJM must “pursue reforms to the interconnection process that would address and prevent current and future rate hikes.” In a new letter highlighted by Utility Dive, 21 Democratic members of Congress called on PJM to urgently reform its broken interconnection process to bring clean energy online faster and lower...
Michigan Budget Unlocks Clean Energy Funds, But EV Penalties Threaten Momentum
Today, the Michigan Legislature passed the 2026-2027 state budget, which unlocks federal clean energy funds and boosts investments in public transit—but also introduces new fees on electric and hybrid vehicles. In response, Evergreen Action State Advocacy Director Courtney Brady released the following statement: “This budget finally rightfully unlocks long-awaited federal...
Evergreen: New Board Members, Same PJM
New board members, same old story.
No More Excuses: Governors Call on PJM to Fix Grid and Lower Prices
Today, governors met in Philadelphia to discuss rising electricity prices and urge PJM Interconnection (PJM) to give states a stronger role in planning the future of the country’s largest power grid. In response, Evergreen Action Deputy State Policy Director Julia Kortrey released the following statement: “Today’s summit makes one thing...
Trump Pressures Hochul to Revive Rejected Gas Project
Today, the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) is considering the Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NESE) pipeline following talks earlier this year between Governor Hochul and the Trump administration. In response, Evergreen Action Vice President for States Justin Balik released the following statement: “Donald Trump is once again using...
Pennsylvania Republicans’ Budget Gridlock Forces SEPTA to Tap Capital Reserves to Fund Public Transit
In response to SEPTA’s request to divert nearly $400 million in capital funds to support operations and avoid service reductions in the midst of the state’s budget gridlock, Evergreen Action Deputy State Policy Director Julia Kortrey released the following statement: “It’s completely unacceptable that SEPTA is being forced to pull...
Greed vs. Governance: How Governors are Lowering Energy Bills by Fighting Back Against Trump’s Anti-Clean Energy Crusade
To: Interested PartiesFrom: Evergreen Action Vice President for States Justin BalikDate: September 2, 2025Re: Greed vs. Governance: How Governors are Lowering Energy Bills by Fighting Back Against Trump’s Anti-Clean Energy Crusade Donald Trump and his fossil fuel allies are working overtime to stall America’s clean energy progress and jack up...
ICYMI: Soaring Power Bills in Largest US Grid Pose Risk for Republicans
New reporting from Bloomberg highlights how skyrocketing energy bills are quickly becoming a major political problem for Republicans in key battleground states. Power prices are surging within PJM Interconnection—the nation’s largest electric grid powering 65 million people across 13 states. Yet even as Trump and Republicans continue to scapegoat wind...
Sherrill Prioritizes Protecting Ratepayers, Addressing PJM Mismanagement in New Utility Costs Emergency Plan
Yesterday, U.S. Rep. and New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill announced a plan to address the rising electricity cost crisis for New Jersey families—freezing utility rates, fast-tracking clean energy, and holding PJM accountable for mismanagement. In response, Evergreen Action Deputy State Policy Director Julia Kortrey released the following statement: "New...