Press Releases

DOE Releases Guidance for California to Develop Electrification and Efficiency Rebates Programs

SACRAMENTO, CA - Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) released guidance for states to apply for the new Home Energy Rebates Program.

FERC Final Rule Will Speed Interconnection of Clean Energy Generators to Grid

During its monthly meeting today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released its final interconnection rule to fix a backlog of clean energy projects waiting to be brought online and speed up the process for future projects.

DOE Releases Guidance for Oregon to Develop Electrification and Efficiency Rebates Programs

PORTLAND, OR - Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) released guidance for states to apply for the new Home Energy Rebates Program.

DOE Releases Guidance for Washington to Develop Electrification and Efficiency Rebates Programs

SEATTLE, WA - Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) released guidance for states to apply for the new Home Energy Rebates Program.

Biden-Harris Administration Releases Housing Plan to Reverse Negative Impacts of Local Zoning Laws

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released its Housing Supply Action Plan, which funds jurisdictions committed to removing barriers that restrict housing among other actions to increase the availability of affordable housing.

As Financial Risks from Climate Grow, Advocacy Groups Push FSOC to Enact Safeguards

Climate, public interest advocacy groups propose clear guidelines to better regulate nonbank financial institutions that threaten financial stability

Seven Major Automakers Announce Collaboration on Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Network

NATIONWIDE – Today, seven major automakers – BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis – announced collaboration on an electric vehicle fast charger network, powered by renewable energy, across the U.S. and Canada.

Sierra Club Statement on Designation of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- On Tuesday, the White House confirmed President Biden would designate sites in Illinois and Mississippi as Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, honoring the lives and roles of both in catalyzing the Civil Rights Movement. 

Lawmakers, Groups Demand FERC Deny Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate’s Extension Request

Yesterday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) closed the comment period for the docket following the Mountain Valley Pipeline’s request for a three-year extension to complete the Southgate project that would extend the mainline into North Carolina.

Significant Majority of Battleground State Voters Support Strong EPA Safeguards to Cut Methane from Oil and Gas Operations

A new poll released today by EDF Action, Earthworks Action Fund, Sierra Club, and CATF Action finds that voters in battleground and key oil and gas producing states, like Pennsylvania, support the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) taking strong, swift action to limit methane pollution from the oil and gas industry.