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The state legislature leads the way with new health and environmental bills.

The hundreds of millions of dollars that gas utilities plan to spend to replace gas pipelines could instead go toward helping customers transition to clean energy—all while cutting bills.

The California legislature passed a package of climate action bills as the Trump administration backslides on federal commitments.

Manufactured homes provide affordable housing for more than one million Californians, yet they disproportionately rely on fossil fuel heating. Expanding access to electrification is a matter of climate action, public health, and housing justice.

A new report from Gridworks and more than 20 government, utility, business, and nonprofit stakeholders lays out key actions to reach emissions-free buildings in New Mexico.

A new white paper from Energy + Environmental Economics offers California utility regulators key next steps for securing an affordable transition off of gas. 

Colorado's governor has released a new vision for reducing emissions from transportation, with a focus on expanding transportation options for all residents.

Californians can look forward to new environmental laws.

The 2025 building energy code will save Californians money, increase comfort, and reduce the state’s dependency on fossil fuels.

A look at Colorado provides examples of how to build a transportation system that is just, equitable, and sustainable.

As we transition to a clean energy future, keeping electricity affordable is crucial for powering vehicles, homes, and industries to meet our climate targets.

Utilities must cover the full cost of upgrading the grid where needed to enable homes to switch from polluting gas appliances to all-electric alternatives. 

New analysis shows targeted electrification could save Californians more than $20 billion in gas pipeline costs by 2045 while tackling climate emissions.

The state’s Public Utility Commission approved the investment of $440 million dollars, mostly in energy efficiency and electrification to benefit Xcel Energy customers.

This legislative session, Colorado once again solidified its place as a climate leader by taking on new and innovative approaches to reduce emissions and protect the environment.

A new program for low-income Californians will allow residents to access clean energy, but state budget cuts put this program at risk.

SB24-230 offers a tremendous opportunity to fund transit service through a fee on oil and gas production in Colorado—linking a key source of climate and ozone pollution with a key solution.

The proposed CA building code is a big step forward—but the opportunity to replace ACs with two-way heat pumps upon burnout is a massive missed opportunity.

This blog was co-authored by Sierra Club, Western Resource Advocates, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, and NRDC.