Noah Rott, Deputy Press Secretary, Western Region


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Groups Challenge Trump Administration's Illegal Craig Coal Plant Extension

DENVER - Public interest organizations today challenged the Department of Energy’s illegal emergency order extending the life of Unit 1 at Colorado’s Craig Station. The groups include Sierra…

California Regulators Suggest Small Decrease in Utility Returns, But Consumers Need Lasting Solutions

San Francisco, SC  — Last Friday, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision on how much profit the state's largest monopoly corporate utilities can…

Xcel Energy, Gov. Polis Petition to Walk Back Comanche 2 Retirement

Denver, CO -- Xcel Energy and the Polis administration filed a petition to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) today asking for a lifeline to the Comanche 2 coal unit in Pueblo until…

LADWP Approves Hydrogen Plan Despite Major Climate Drawbacks

Los Angeles, CA - Yesterday the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Board voted 3-0 to approve a controversial plan to pour a minimum of $800 million into retrofitting the…

Idaho Regulators Approve Limited Rate Changes for Idaho Power Rooftop Solar Customers

Boise, ID - Yesterday, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) gave a partial approval to Idaho Power’s request to dramatically decrease the compensation rates for rooftop solar power,…

Sierra Club Idaho: Roadless Rule is Essential to Region's Economy and Wildlife

Boise, ID — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened a public comment period on its proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule, a critical conservation policy safeguarding nearly 60 million acres…

Sierra Club Montana Chapter Calls for Roadless Rule Comments

Missoula, MT — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened a public comment period on its proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule, a critical conservation policy safeguarding nearly 60 million…

Rep. Evans Betrays Constituents, Casts Key Vote On Trump's Wreckless Budget Bill

Denver, CO – Early this morning, Colorado Rep. Gabe Evans cast a deciding vote to advance Donald Trump’s massive budget reconciliation package that would endanger Colorado's clean air and water…

Gov. Polis Signs Bill to Protect Colorado's Wild Bison

Golden, CO - Gov. Polis signed SB25-053 today, paving the way for recovery of the iconic wildlife species in Colorado. Colorado Chapter Sierra Club praises Gov. Jared Polis for…

Wild Bison in Colorado Could Be Protected with Passage of Groundbreaking Bill

Denver, CO — Wild bison that move into Colorado could be safeguarded following passage of the Protect Wild Bison bill in the state General Assembly that designates the national mammal as…