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Evergreen Statement on PJM Request to Fast-Track Gas in Interconnection Queue
This past week, PJM submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), asking for permission to prioritize gas plants in the interconnection queue ahead of other resources. In response, Evergreen Action Deputy State Policy Director Julia Kortrey released the following statement: "PJM’s request to let gas plants cut...
EPA Approves California Vehicle Waiver, Securing Critical Climate Leadership
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved California’s vehicle waiver for the Advanced Clean Cars II regulations. In response, Evergreen Action Executive Director Lena Moffitt released the following statement: “The approval of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulations is a crucial win for public health, climate, and consumers. Granting this...
National Climate Group Executives Thank New York Gov. Hochul For Recommitting to Congestion Pricing
Today, Evergreen Action Executive Director Lena Moffitt and the heads of five of the country’s other leading climate organizations sent a letter thanking New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for recommitting to implement congestion pricing and moving quickly to launch the program in early 2025. The letter comes six months after...
Evergreen: New DOE Analysis Confirms LNG Exports Come At An Unacceptable Cost
The Department of Energy’s analysis makes it clear that President Biden should reject all pending LNG export authorizations.
Trump’s Threat to Auction off Energy Policy Would Rig the System for Special Interests and Cost Americans Money
President-elect Trump is treating America’s energy policy like a cheap knickknack at an estate sale: brazenly offering to auction off our public lands and waters to the highest bidder.
Gov. Shapiro’s Action to Save SEPTA is a Winner for Affordability and the Climate
Governor Shapiro’s swift action to save SEPTA is a winner for affordability, for Pennsylvania’s economy and for the climate.
Evergreen: With Energy Secretary Pick, Trump Prioritizes Top Donors Over American Families
Instead of delivering for American families, Trump is focused on rewarding his wealthy backers.
Evergreen: Trump Picks Big Oil Stooge to Lead Interior, Prioritizing Corporate Greed Over Public Lands
Burgum isn’t just a politician with ties to Big Oil—he’s a willing stooge for their agenda.
New York to Implement Congestion Pricing Program
In response to reporting that New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration will implement congestion pricing, Evergreen Action Senior State Program Director Justin Balik released the following statement: “Implementing congestion pricing will be a major win for the future of New York’s transportation system, cleaner air, and the governor’s climate legacy....
Evergreen: New York Must Reinstate and Implement Congestion Pricing Ahead of Trump Presidency
In response to recent reporting that New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration is moving to reinstate congestion pricing, Evergreen Action Senior State Program Director Justin Balik released the following statement: “It is essential that New York acts quickly to safeguard its transportation future and climate legacy before Trump takes office...