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Virginia Takes Bold Step Toward Clean Transportation Future with Adoption of Advanced Clean Cars II Rule

Richmond, VA  – Today, Virginia’s adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) II Rule was published. This rule, which becomes legally effective on March 13, 2024, requires auto manufacturers to…

Duke Energy Doubles Down on Gas With Updated Energy Plan

Raleigh, NC – Recently, Duke Energy filed an update for its combined Carbon Plan and Integrated Resource Plan (CPIRP) with the North Carolina Utility Commission - a filing that shows the rate of…

DC Moves Forward with Advanced Clean Cars II Program

WASHINGTON, DC – Recently, DC announced its formal adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) II Rule, which requires auto manufacturers to ensure that every new light-duty car sold in the District is…

FERC extends MVP Southgate certificate for an additional three years

Washington, D.C. – Despite overwhelming public opposition, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted a three-year extension of Mountain Valley Pipeline’s certificate for their Southgate…

Federal Initiative Accelerates Offshore Wind Development in the Central Atlantic

Washington, DC – Yesterday, the Biden Administration urged by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md) announced an exciting proposal for the offshore wind lease sale in the Central…

Maryland On Track To Be Coal-Free by 2025 with Announced Retirement of Warrior Run Plant

CUMBERLAND, Md. – Communities in Maryland will be able to breathe easier before the end of the decade with AES Corporation’s announcement of its intent to retire the Warrior Run coal plant in June…

Sierra Club Celebrates Approval of Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project

Virginia Beach, VA– Today, the Biden administration approved the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project – the largest offshore wind project in the country. This is the fifth approval of a…

Press Release: North Carolina Industry Group Challenges $1.70 on their Bills designed to Safeguard Low-Income Customers from Disconnection Amid Soaring Electricity Costs

RALEIGH, N.C. – On Oct. 17, the Carolina Industrial Group for Fair Utility Rates II (CIGFUR), which represents a group of large industrial customers and manufacturers filed a notice of appeal from…

Sierra Club Reaction to Biden Hydrogen Hub Announcement in West Virginia

HUNTINGTON, WV – The U.S. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced funding awards for seven hydrogen hubs across the country last week with the Appalachian Hub being one that will be located in…

New Report Grades Duke Energy on Climate Action

RALEIGH, NC–  The Sierra Club released a groundbreaking report and research tool today and will be releasing an ad buy in North Carolina highlighting Duke Energy’s continued failures to invest…