Press Releases Tagged State Climate Action
Midwest Governors Made Historic Progress on Climate in 2023. Here’s How They Can Build on That Momentum in 2024.
2023 was a historic year for climate progress in the Midwest, with billions unlocked in new clean energy investment, major legislative actions to increase clean energy deployment, and the enactment of two new 100 percent clean energy laws. This week, key Midwestern clean energy governors begin their State of the...
In Letters to Governors, Climate and Transportation Orgs Call for Strong Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
States lead on climate by building transportation systems that provide better choices. To get us there, a coalition of national and state climate and transportation organizations sent letters today to governors in 22 states who are on the record supporting climate action, urging them to set ambitious greenhouse gas emissions...
California Introduces Landmark Utility Accountability Legislation
Today, California State Sen. Dave Min introduced new legislation to prevent utility companies from using ratepayers’ money to fund political lobbying efforts. By closing existing loopholes and strengthening enforcement measures, the bill will protect California customers from unknowingly bankrolling gas and electric companies’ fights against climate action. A bipartisan national...
Ahead of Gov. Shapiro 2024 Budget Address, Climate Groups Release 9-Step Action Checklist for PA to Maximize Federal Clean Energy Investment
Pennsylvania Climate Groups Lay Out Roadmap for Clean Energy Actions That Shapiro Administration Can Prioritize in 2024 Agenda and Budget Proposal Today, a coalition of Pennsylvania climate groups released a new action checklist detailing nine steps that Gov. Josh Shapiro can take to make Pennsylvania a leader in clean...
NEW REPORT: How President Biden Can Expedite Permitting & Equitable Grid Deployment Without Congress
We cannot achieve a clean energy transition without the very transmission lines necessary to connect renewable energy sources to the grid.
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...
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...