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Sierra Club Reaction to DOE Re-evaluating Public Interest Determination for Gas Exports

Washington, DC - A report today indicates the Biden administration is considering updating the criteria it uses to determine whether an application for exporting liquified gas, known as LNG, is in…

IRA Tax Credits Will Incentivize Cleanest Version of Hydrogen Production

Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Department of Treasury released draft guidance for the Inflation Reduction Act’s 45V tax credits for hydrogen that will encourage production of the cleanest versions…

New Legislation Will Increase Access to Clean Electricity, Boost Reliability & Reduce Energy Prices

Washington, DC - The Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act of 2023 (CETA), introduced today by U.S. Reps. Sean Casten (IL-6) and Mike Levin (CA-49), would address permitting issues that…

Over 230 Groups Urge Biden Administration to Stop CP2 & to Recognize Economic, Environmental, & Public Health Dangers of LNG Exports

***Read the letter here.***Today, 238 climate, environmental justice, public health, faith, and community organizations sent a letter urging President Biden and Energy Secretary Granholm to seize the…

COP28 Buildings Breakthrough: US EPA Should Act on Buildings Emissions

***Contact Jonathon Berman for interviews or specific comments on COP28 proceedings***Dubai, UAE - Today, global leaders came together for the COP28 official launch event of the Buildings…

COP28 Energy Day: Biden Admin & FERC Should Reject Expanded Gas Export

***Sierra Club Staff are on the ground in Dubai.******Contact Jonathon Berman for interviews or specific comments on COP28 proceedings***Dubai, UAE - Today, the United Nations Climate Change…

EPA Finalizes New Methane Rule to Cut Harmful Pollution from Oil and Gas Operations

Washington, DC -  Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final, critical Clean Air Act protections against methane and other harmful pollution from the oil and gas…

New Shopper’s Guide Helps Consumers Identify Tax Credit-Eligible Home Improvement Products

Washington, DC - A new Sierra Club shopper’s guide aims to help consumers easily identify home improvement products that qualify for energy efficiency tax credits created by the Inflation…

Environmental Groups Intervene in Attack on Water Heater Efficiency Standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) intervened to defend a Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency standard for commercial water heaters. The standard was …

Over 70 Organizations Call on Utilities to End Membership in American Gas Association over Health Disinformation, Climate Obstruction

WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 70 climate, health and consumer organizations have called for utilities across the nation to leave the American Gas Association (AGA) over their efforts to  block…