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New Jersey Stepping up to Establish Data Center Guardrails

Press ReleaseTrenton, New Jersey
Gov. Mikie Sherrill and state legislators outlined a promising platform today proposing protections for New Jerseyans, and their water and electricity resources, from potential data center development impacts

“Deeply Disappointing” New York State Enacted Budget Weakens its Climate Law

Press ReleaseNew York, Albany
New York State’s finalized Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes substantial rollbacks to the state’s landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), but retains some important climate protections.

UN General Assembly Reinforces Accountability for Climate Polluters

Press ReleaseNew York, International
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution yesterday affirming the International Court of Justice’s ruling that countries have an obligation to reduce carbon pollution within their borders and are legally responsible to live up to climate pledges, while reducing…

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New Analysis: U.S. Power Sector Continues March Away from Coal

Press ReleaseUnited States
The U.S. power sector continues transitioning away from coal and toward zero-carbon energy resources, as the largest electricity producers continue to reduce air pollutant emissions and their corresponding contributions to climate change, according to a new analysis released today.

Virginia Advances Climate Action, but Snags Remain

Press ReleaseVirginia
The Virginia Air Pollution Control Board today finalized a groundbreaking climate plan to reduce carbon pollution from Virginia’s power plants three percent annually over the next decade. The plan also allows power plants to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas…

Xcel Energy to Go Carbon-Free

Press ReleaseUnited States
Xcel Energy company today announced a goal to eliminate all carbon emissions associated with their generating fleet by 2050. This proposal stands among the most ambitious emissions reductions proposed by America’s major utilities.

Pennsylvanians Voted for a Clean Energy Economy

Press ReleasePennsylvania
Pennsylvania voters yesterday ushered in a slate of pro-environment members to the General Assembly, signaling that it’s time for the Keystone State to take decisive action to grow a clean energy future for all.

Ohio’s Largest Solar Farm Development Announced

Press ReleaseOhio
Following a historic announcement of projects that would more than double renewable energy in Ohio, AEP applied yesterday to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to facilitate the development of the largest solar energy farm in the state’s history through a low…

Court Rules New York Can Chart Its Energy Future

Press ReleaseNew York
A federal court ruled in favor of New York’s zero-emission credits today, delivering an important victory for states that are seeking to support clean energy.

AEP Files for Largest Renewable Energy Increase in Ohio’s History

Press ReleaseOhio
American Electric Power (AEP) filed an amended Long-Term Forecast Report today at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), the first step in demonstrating the need for at least 900 Megawatts of new renewable energy, which would more than double…

Dominion Plans to Shut One of Largest U.S. Biomass Plants

Press ReleaseVirginia
Dominion Energy said it intends to shutter one of the largest wood-burning power plants in the U.S., underscoring the increasing competitiveness of wind and solar power in our nation’s energy mix.

NRDC to track 4 clean energy technologies Trump Administration wants to ignore

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Natural Resources Defense Council today launched a new initiative to track the historic development of wind and solar power, LED light bulbs, and electric vehicles — four highly successful clean energy technologies that have benefited from federal R&D investment—now…

Virginia Lawmakers Approve Bill Doubling Clean Energy

Press ReleaseVirginia
The Virginia General Assembly today approved a groundbreaking energy bill that will vault the state forward in clean energy generation and energy efficiency investments—improving clean air, saving consumers money and modernizing the electricity grid for the 21st century.

NRDC, EEI Issue Joint Statement to NARUC

Press ReleaseUnited States
Organizations Outline 21 Policy Recommendations to Advance Clean Energy, Enhance the Grid, and Benefit Electricity Customers