Press Releases Tagged Freedom from Fossil Fuels
New Modeling: Proposed Gas Plant in Oak Creek Could Leave Ratepayers Footing a $1.25 Billion Bill
Today, RMI released a new analysis, in collaboration with Evergreen Collaborative and Healthy Climate Wisconsin, that reveals the Wisconsin Electric Power Company’s (WEPCO) proposed 1,100 MW gas plant in Oak Creek could cost Wisconsin ratepayers more than $1.25 billion in additional energy costs. The report details how already volatile gas...
Pennsylvania Opens Applications For RISE PA Grants
Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) opened applications for grants through the Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) program. Through the program, DEP will distribute up to $396 million in grants ranging from $25,000 to $220 million to projects that will lower climate pollution across Pennsylvania’s...
FERC Approves PJM’s Request to Fast-Track Fossil Fuel Buildout
Late last night, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved PJM’s request to prioritize gas plants in the interconnection queue ahead of other resources. In response, Evergreen Action Senior Power Sector Policy Lead Charles Harper released the following statement: “FERC’s decision to allow PJM to fast-track gas projects over renewables...
Evergreen Statement on Gov. Shapiro’s 2025-2026 Budget Proposal
In response to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 state budget proposal, including its clean energy and transportation investments, Evergreen Action Deputy State Policy Director Julia Kortrey released the following statement: “Now more than ever, strong leadership at the state level is essential to protecting working families from rising energy costs...
Evergreen Statement on Gov. Shapiro’s Proposed Energy “Lightning Plan”
The Lightning Plan is a crucial first step toward building an affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy future for Pennsylvania.
Evergreen Statement on PJM Settlement
In response to the news that PJM has reached a tentative settlement with Gov. Josh Shapiro that could save consumers more than $21 billion over the next two years, Evergreen Action Deputy State Policy Director Julia Kortrey released the following statement: “Today’s settlement announcement is a major victory for consumers...
ICYMI: Governors Back Shapiro’s PJM Complaint
Last week, four current and former governors sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in support of Pennsylvania’s complaint against PJM’s capacity auction. The letter, signed by Govs. Wes Moore, J.B. Pritzker, Phil Murphy, and former Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, echoes Shapiro’s concerns of PJM’s energy grid management...
Evergreen Statement on New York Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Address
In response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address, Evergreen Action Senior State Program Director Justin Balik released the following statement: “For years, New York has been a national leader in climate policy—a role more important than ever as the threat of a second Trump term...
Evergreen: Banning New Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling a Resounding Win for Frontline Communities and Our Climate
Today, President Biden took a critical step to safeguard our climate future by protecting our waters from offshore drilling—a resounding win for frontline communities and our climate.
More Than 120,000 Americans Urge President Biden to Deny Dangerous LNG Export Applications
Over 120,000 people nationwide are calling on President Biden to reject these dangerous mega projects, safeguard vulnerable communities, and lock in critical progress for the climate.