HARTFORD, Conn. – Today, a coalition of Connecticut’s climate and energy justice organizations gathered at Eversource Headquarters in Hartford. Fifty participants rallied outside the Connectuct’s largest electricity provider to hear remarks, march together, and drop a banner and carry signs calling on Eversource to put people over profits. Coalition priorities include: ensuring Eversource declines participation in Enbridge’s expansion efforts, stopping gas expansion, and lowering energy burden for Connecticut’s low-income residents.
Agency halts scheduled arguments against the rule while it clarifies its position
USA – Lead the Charge unveiled its third annual Auto Supply Chain Leaderboard on Tuesday, ranking 18 global automakers based on their efforts to build equitable, sustainable, and fossil-free supply chains as they transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
BROOKFIELD, Conn. – New York’s Department of Environment Conservation has approved air permits for the expansion of two compressor stations along a state-crossing pipeline that cuts through Connecticut. As part of the expansion project, Berkshire Hathaway and TC Energy are also seeking to double the size of a compressor station in Brookfield, Connecticut within 1,900 feet of a middle school.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Federal Highway Administration issued a letter to state Departments of Transportation purporting to cancel states’ already-approved plans to build out America’s EV charging network through the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and claiming to kill NEVI’s implementing policies.
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UNION GROVE, Wis. – A diverse coalition rallied ahead of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin’s (PSC) hearing on a gas plant proposed for the town of Paris in Kenosha County.
Greer Must Prioritize Trade Policies to Boost Innovative American Industry
Washington, DC - Last night, newly-confirmed Energy Secretary Chris Wright released his first secretarial order falling in line with the directives issued by Donald Trump last month. One part of the order calls for the department to review legally-required appliance energy standards finalized during the Biden administration. The new standards were rigorously researched by energy industry experts and included input from consumer, labor, and environmental groups, as well as appliance manufacturers.
Washington, DC - Today, the Trump Administration continued its assault on public health and safety, shuttering key environment offices across the federal government, including closing the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights and “remaking” the Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division.