July 11, 2023
Under new court decision blocking key pathway to cut pollution from new construction, Eugene forced to withdraw electrification ordinance and develop new policy
Clean Heat
Clean Heat
Sierra Club’s Clean Heat campaign is working towards a future where all U.S. homes and small boilers are healthy, efficient, and powered by 100% renewable electricity.
Transitioning to clean and healthy fossil fuel-free buildings and industrial facilities plays a critical role in meeting our climate goals, protecting public health, and ensuring energy is reliable and affordable.
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Let’s Power Industry Without Pollution
A household's access to energy is essential to health, comfort and well-being. But many households suffer from a high energy burden and struggle to pay their energy bills.
Energy Burden Calculator
The Energy Burden Calculator can be used to help you estimate the percentage of your income that is spent on energy expenses (electricity and home fuels). Generally, a household energy burden over 6% is considered unaffordable.
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Press Releases
June 21, 2023
Yesterday, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced it will electrify the Ronald Reagan Building, the fourth-largest federal building in the country and the second-largest in the D.C. area after the Pentagon. In addition to updates to the…
April 25, 2023
Seattle, WA — Nineteen health, environmental justice, and environmental groups submitted a public letter today calling on the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) to tackle dangerous air pollution from fossil fuel heating appliances by kicking off…
April 4, 2023
The Biden administration released additional details surrounding a variety of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) programs designed to create family-sustaining manufacturing jobs in hard-hit communities, lower costs on energy efficient appliances like…
March 24, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee took up the so-called Homeowner Energy Freedom Act. This bill would repeal programs for energy efficiency, home electrification rebates, and workforce development included in the…