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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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How Solar Will Keep the ACs Humming This Summer: Key Takeaways from NERC’s Summer Assessment

Ed Board MemoUnited StatesChristy Walsh, Dr. Yamit Lavi
New, clean energy is critical to keeping the lights on and air conditioners humming.
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States Can Act Now to Create Workplace Heat Standards

BackgrounderUnited StatesJuanita Constible
There are several pathways to heat standards, which vary by the different buckets of state plan states and territories.

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Rural Households Spend Much More of Their Income on Energy Bills than Others

Press ReleaseUnited States
Rural households across the United States spend a disproportionately high share of their income on energy bills—about 40 percent more than their metropolitan counterparts—but energy efficiency upgrades can help significantly, according to a report released today by the American Council…

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…

Court: Trump Administration Illegally Delayed 4 Efficiency Standards

Press ReleaseUnited States
A federal judge today ruled the Trump administration illegally stalled four energy efficiency standards that could save U.S. households and businesses at least $8 billion, agreeing with the Natural Resources Defense Council, other public interest groups, 11 states, and the…

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

New York Gets Historic “50 by 30” Clean Energy Standard

Press ReleaseNew York
NEW YORK – The New York Public Service Commission today issued an order requiring that 50 percent of New York’s electricity come from renewable, clean energy resources like wind and solar power by 2030.

Statement on New York’s 2015 State Energy Plan

Press ReleaseNew York
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 25, 2015)—The Cuomo Administration today released New York’s 2015 State Energy Plan, after years of analysis and robust public comment.