Press Releases

July 28, 2023

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) stated that it will not take action to prevent the proposed pipeline by New Fortress Energy (NFEnergía), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company, in San Juan. In 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated the Islands of Puerto Rico and amplified already strenuous shortfalls of fossil fuel-generated electricity on the island.

July 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed new standards that will improve the gas mileage of cars and cut climate and air pollution from gas vehicles. Fuel economy standards from NHTSA are different from but complementary to the emission standards proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which sets standards that make vehicles in the US less polluting.

July 28, 2023

The Biden administration should finalize the strongest rule possible to accelerate clean energy deployment and protect vulnerable communities

July 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S.

July 27, 2023

Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) released guidance for states to apply for new Home Energy Rebate Programs. The programs, created by the Inflation Reduction Act, will distribute a total of $8.5 billion dollars in formula grants for states to deliver home electrification and efficiency rebates to help consumers better afford upgrades that will lower utility bills, improve home comfort and resilience, and reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution

July 27, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CA - Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) released guidance for states to apply for the new Home Energy Rebates Program.

July 27, 2023

During its monthly meeting today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released its final interconnection rule to fix a backlog of clean energy projects waiting to be brought online and speed up the process for future projects.

July 27, 2023

PORTLAND, OR - Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) released guidance for states to apply for the new Home Energy Rebates Program.

July 27, 2023

SEATTLE, WA - Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) released guidance for states to apply for the new Home Energy Rebates Program.

July 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released its Housing Supply Action Plan, which funds jurisdictions committed to removing barriers that restrict housing among other actions to increase the availability of affordable housing.