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FERC Takes Key Step to Build Out the Electric Grid

April 21, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved a proposal today for how the nation’s transmission system can meet the rapidly changing needs of the 21st century. These much-needed improvements would come as our outdated power grid has become…

Public Service Commission Approves Two Milestone Climate Initiatives

April 14, 2022 Press ReleaseNew York

ALBANY, NY -- Today the New York Public Service Commission approved a program called Tier 4, which will facilitate the delivery of approximately 3,000 megawatts of clean energy to the nearly 9 million people living in the NYC-metro area. Upon…

NRDC Report: Electric Vehicles Could Save North Carolinians $92 Billion, Avoid 679 Hospital Visits

April 6, 2022 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina can avoid 679 hospital visits and save $92 billion by transitioning to zero-emission electric vehicles and trucks, according to a new report. North Carolina Transportation Electrification Roadmap illustrates North Carolina’s pathway to develop light-, medium-…

NRDC Partners with La Borinqueña to Tackle Fossil Fuel Polluters and Advance Renewable Energy in Puerto Rico

April 6, 2022 Press ReleasePuerto Rico

The new issue, La Borinqueña Guest Starring: Rosario Dawson, is available on April 6

Strategic Minerals Must Be Secured in Reliable, Durable and Sustainable Ways   

March 31, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON - President Biden announced plans today to invoke provisions of the Defense Production Act to expedite the domestic procurement of lithium, nickel, graphite, cobalt and manganese - strategic minerals essential in batteries used for electric vehicles and power storage.

Fuel Economy Delivers Dramatic Savings: NRDC Report

March 31, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – New vehicles are saving U.S. households on average about $630 to $840 a year at the pump thanks to better fuel economy over the past 15 years, according to a new analysis by NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council).

President’s Budget Backs Jobs, Clean Energy and U.S. Security

March 28, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – President Biden released his Fiscal Year 2023 budget today, which builds on his climate, clean energy and security initiatives with new proposals to wean the U.S. from fossil fuels, boost federal aid for wildfire response and invest in…

US-EU Should Invest More in Clean Energy, Not Fossil Fuels

March 25, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational, United States

WASHINGTON – The United States and the European Union announced an agreement today that will help advance clean energy deployment in Europe while also increasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments to Europe to help wean it from Russian energy. Recent…

Biden’s Climate Plan to Advance Economy, Equity, Jobs and Cut Costs

March 1, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – In his State of the Union address tonight, President Biden called for the Senate to pass clean energy and climate investments the House has already approved.

UN Scientists Map Global Misery, Urgent Climate Action Needed

February 28, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational, United States

WASHINGTON – Climate change is causing grievous harm and growing costs to nature and people around the world, according to scientists in the latest United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report. They also warned that there are limits in…

IBEW, NRDC Call on Congress to Pass Build Back Better

February 24, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) sent a letter to members of Congress this week urging swift passage of the Build Back Better Act.

Congressional Leaders Introduce Bill to Save the North Atlantic Right Whale

February 16, 2022 Press ReleaseEast

Washington – Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) today introduced the “Right Whale Coexistence Act,” formerly known as the SAVE right whales act. This important legislation aims…

U.S. Launches Trade Complaint Over Mexico’s Failure to Protect Vaquita

February 10, 2022 Press ReleaseMexico

WASHINGTON— U.S. Trade Representative Catherine Tai formally requested environmental consultations with Mexico today over its illegal fishing. Aimed at protecting the critically endangered vaquita porpoise, the request is the first step under the enforcement and dispute mechanism of the United…

Study: Ohio Poised to Lead Electric Vehicle Automotive Supply Chain

February 10, 2022 Press ReleaseOhio

Infrastructure, Logistics, Strong Automotive Supply Chain, and Solar Energy Among Ohio Advantages that Can Provide Jobs, Taxable Revenue and Cleaner Environment

West Virginia to See Thousands of New Jobs from Build Back Better Act [NRDC Analysis]

February 10, 2022 Press ReleaseWest Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV — A new NRDC analysis shows that the Build Back Better Act that was passed by the House of Representatives, has the potential to significantly accelerate clean energy investment and other economic activity while creating millions of high-quality…

Vehicle Charging Gets a Big Boost

February 10, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – The Departments of Transportation and Energy are laying out ambitious plans today to get the electric vehicle charging network built across the nation.

New Jersey to See 13,500+ Jobs from Build Back Better Act [NRDC Analysis]

February 9, 2022 Press ReleaseNew Jersey

TRENTON, NJ — A new NRDC analysis shows that the Build Back Better Act, as it currently stands, has the potential to significantly accelerate clean energy investment, economic activity, and job growth in New Jersey. The Senate’s passage of the…

NRDC Analysis: Georgia to See 3,000+ Jobs from Build Back Better Act

February 9, 2022 Press ReleaseGeorgia

ATLANTA, GA  — A new NRDC analysis shows that the Build Back Better Act, as it currently stands, has the potential to significantly accelerate clean energy investment, economic activity, and job growth in Georgia. The Senate’s passage of the Build…

NRDC Analysis: Maine to See 3,600+ New Jobs from Build Back Better Act

February 9, 2022 Press ReleaseMaine

AUGUSTA, ME  — A new NRDC analysis shows that the Build Back Better Act, as it currently stands, has the potential to significantly accelerate clean energy investment, economic activity, and job growth in Maine. The Senate’s passage of the Build…

NRDC Analysis: Virginia to See 31,800+ Jobs from Build Back Better Act

February 9, 2022 Press ReleaseVirginia

RICHMOND, VA — A new NRDC analysis shows that the Build Back Better Act, as it currently stands, has the potential to significantly accelerate clean energy investment, economic activity, and job growth in Virginia. The Senate’s passage of the Build…