Little Rock, AR. -- Sierra Club applauds L’Oréal for bringing solar energy to North Little Rock. This sunny southern state continues to show signs of growth in the market. Recent project announcements indicate that Arkansas is expected to bring 244 MW over the next 5 years.
In response to today’s news, Glen Hooks, Director of the Sierra Club’s Arkansas Chapter, released the following statement:
Columbia, MO -- Noting that there are more than 3,000 times more clean energy jobs in Missouri than coal production jobs in the state, a group of mid-Missouri clean energy business owners and advocates spoke out today against the Trump Administration’s proposed cuts to Missouri in the EPA budget as well as EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s promotion of coal and polluter interests over Missouri clean energy businesses and jobs.
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- U.S. Conference of Mayors Vice President Mayor Steve Benjamin along with his Mayors for 100% Clean Energy Co-Chairs today introduced a landmark resolution to the U.S. Conference of Mayors that would formally establish support from the nation’s mayors for the goal of 100 percent renewable energy in cities nationwide.
CARSON CITY, NEVADA -- Today, the Nevada Assembly passed Assembly Bill 206 to increase the state's renewable portfolio standard (RPS) to 50 percent by 2030 with a goal to reach 80 percent by 2040.
The town of Hillsborough, North Carolina on Monday became the first town in North Carolina and 43rd in the United States to commit to transition to 100 percent clean and renewable energy.
As California electric utilities ramp up efforts to stifle clean energy by attacking SB100, a coalition of California mayors, city councilors, and community leaders today delivered a letter to California Assemblymembers to issue their support for moving California to 100% clean energy by 2045. A copy of the letter can be found here.
Today, Lewis Reed, President of the Board of Aldermen for the City of St. Louis introduced a resolution calling for the City to pursue a transition to 100 percent clean and renewable energy. If approved, St. Louis will join over 40 cities across the county that have committed to move to 100 percent clean and renewable energy like wind and solar.
A new study released today by the City of Denver Department of Environmental Health shows that transitioning Denver to 100 percent clean and renewable energy is vital for the city to achieve its carbon pollution reduction goals.