Press Releases

Trump Administration Seeks to Revoke Maryland Offshore Wind Permit, Block Affordable and Clean Energy

Washington, D.C. - On Friday, the Trump Administration filed a lawsuit seeking to revoke the Maryland Offshore Wind Project’s permit after a string of attacks on offshore wind. 

Sierra Club Celebrates Loren Blackford as its Next Executive Director

Oakland, CA – Today, the Sierra Club Board of Directors voted unanimously to select Loren Blackford as its eighth Executive Director. Blackford previously served in an interim capacity, but now becomes the first female Executive Director in Sierra Club history.

California Legislature Passes Historic Bill to Create Western Energy Market

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Today, the California legislature passed a historic bill to create a west-wide day-ahead energy market that will unlock greater potential for renewable energy, while lowering energy costs across the West. AB825 will allow CAISO’s Extended Day-Ahead Market to be run by an independent body to ensure a broad market that includes as many utilities as possible. 

Sierra Club Statement on Trump EPA Proposal to Eliminate Critical Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

Washington, DC – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency released a proposal that would effectively eliminate the agency’s longstanding tool to track greenhouse gas emissions, the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.

ADVISORY: Congressional and Federal Advocates, Tribal Leader to Discuss Roadless Rule Repeal

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Members of Congress, a former public lands management official,, and a Tribal president will participate in a webinar Monday on the proposed rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. 

Sierra Club: Improving Our National Parks Starts with Stewardship and Resources

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the National Park Service launched a process seeking public input on how to improve the country’s national parks.

Iowa Utilities Commission Approves Settlement for Largest Solar Proposal in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa — Today, the Iowa Utilities Commission approved a settlement between MidAmerican Energy and stakeholder parties, including Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC), Iowa Environmental Council (IEC), a

FERC Urged to Reject Effort to Derail Midwest Power Grid Upgrades that Will Save Consumers $26 Billion to $83 Billion

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Public interest advocates from across the Midwest filed a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today, urging it to reject a complaint that would stall efforts to add 24 new power lines in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) region. The new lines would save customers between $26 billion and $83 billion over the next 40 years while improving reliability in the face of increasing weather extremes and rising energy demands from data centers and other industries.

Trump's Treasury Secretary Abandons Climate Risk Oversight at Great Cost to Americans

Administration to dismantle climate committees despite systemic threats to U.S. financial stability

Trump Moves to Eliminate Public Lands Rule

Today, the Trump Administration continued its ongoing attacks on America's public lands by directing the elimination of the widely supported Public Lands Rule.