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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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DOE Finalizes Reversal of Trump-era Showerhead Rule

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a finalized rule yesterday that will ensure showerheads do not unnecessarily waste water and energy. The rule effectively eliminates an illegal Trump-era change that allowed for the sale of new multi-showerhead arrays for which…

Biden Harnesses Vast Federal Buying Power to Tackle Climate Crisis

Press ReleaseUnited States
President Biden signed an executive order today that leverages the federal government’s vast purchasing power to tackle the climate crisis by investing in clean energy and manufacturing, and using clean building materials to boost jobs, build resilient communities and expand…

Gas Industry Backed HB 220 Takes Rights Away from NC Communities

Press ReleaseNorth Carolina
Today the North Carolina General Assembly has passed HB220, which, if signed by Governor Cooper, will take away the rights of counties and cities to pass performance standards that cut carbon emissions from new buildings by using electrification.

California Bill Passes to Reduce GHG Emissions from Cement

Press ReleaseCalifornia
A bill aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the production of cement is headed to Governor Newsom’s desk today after passing out of the state legislature. Cement is a major source of local air pollution and California's second-largest industrial…

Groups Sue EPA for Stronger Clean Air Protections

Press ReleaseUnited States
NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council), together with Sierra Club and the Environmental Integrity Project, sued the Environmental Protection Agency today to force it to fulfill its Clean Air Act obligations and require states to close polluter loopholes in state…

DOE Proposes Repeal of Illegal Dishwasher Rule

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Department of Energy (DOE) today moved to repeal a Trump-era rule that allowed certain new dishwashers to be made and sold without any limits on energy and water consumption.

DOE Proposes Reversal of Trump-Era Showerhead Rule

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Department of Energy (DOE) moved today to protect consumers from shower products that waste energy and water and increase their utility bills. In a notice today, DOE announced a proposed rule to eliminate a Trump-era change to the definition…

Colorado First State to Pass Labor-Backed Electrification Policy

Press ReleaseColorado
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB21-246 today, making his state the first in the nation to pass an electrification policy with support from organized labor. The Colorado BlueGreen Alliance-backed legislation will help Coloradans upgrade to efficient electric appliances, furnaces, and…

Denver Releases Renewable Heating and Cooling Plan

Press ReleaseDenver
The Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency (CASR) released a Renewable Heating and Cooling Plan today showing how Denver residents can heat and cool their homes and businesses efficiently with clean electricity. The Plan describes opportunities to electrify…

DOE Takes Steps on Overdue Efficiency Standards for Light Bulbs

Press ReleaseUnited States
The U.S. Department of Energy issued a Request for Information (RFI) notice today re-evaluating its prior determination that the Secretary of Energy was not required to implement the statutory backstop requirement for general service lamps (GSLs).

EPA’s Swift Move on HFCs to Deliver Huge Health and Climate Benefits

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed rules today to phase down the production and import of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) – the super potent heat-trapping pollutants used in air conditioning, refrigeration, and myriad other applications – by 85 percent over the next 15…

New Guide Charts Path to High-Road Clean Energy Jobs

Press ReleaseCalifornia
As the Biden-Harris administration looks to create good union jobs and tackle climate change at the same time, a new guide charts how cities can incorporate workforce development and equity goals into their climate action plans.

NRDC, Industry, Others Urge EPA to Curb Climate-Damaging HFCs

Press ReleaseUnited States
Environmental groups, the state of Colorado and industry associations today are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to quickly implement a major new climate law by restricting the use of super climate polluting hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in air conditioning, refrigeration, car air…