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NEW JOBS NUMBERS: President Biden’s Clean Energy Plan Has Helped Create Over 271,000 Clean Energy Jobs
March 5, 2024
Georgia Public Service Commission Votes to Increase Use of Fossil Fuels Amid Clean Energy Boom, Threatening Clean Energy Economy in Georgia
Atlanta, GA — Today, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve Georgia Power’s Integrated Resource Plan, which includes three brand new turbines to be powered with oil and natural gas. The plan also includes funding to keep coal-fired power plants open until 2035, instead of closing them by 2028 as originally planned. This […]
April 16, 2024
Climate Power, Elemental Excelerator, and Emerson Collective Host Groundbreaking Clean Economy and Community Impact Summit Highlighting Billions of Federal Investments in Arizona
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, TUCSON, AZ – Today, the University of Arizona Tech Park in Tucson became a hub of innovation and strategic dialogue, hosting the Clean Economy and Community Impact Summit led by Climate Power, Elemental Excelerator, and Emerson Collective. The summit highlighted the transformative impact of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America Agenda, including the […]
April 5, 2024
Vice President Harris Joins EPA Administrator to Announce Recipients of $20 Billion in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds
Raleigh, NC — Today, Vice President Kamala Harris joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to announce $20 billion in funding for grant recipients through the National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) and the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA). Both grant programs were created through a $27 billion investment as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s clean energy plan. […]
April 4, 2024
US Department of Agriculture Announces More than $4 Million in Funding for 26 Renewable Energy Projects in Michigan
Lansing, MI — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced $124 million in renewable energy and fertilizer production projects in 44 states. This investment is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s clean energy plan, which is bringing clean energy jobs and investment to the United States at an unprecedented pace and scale, while also helping […]
April 1, 2024
REPORT CARD: Trump Gets an F in Wisconsin; In November, He’ll Get an L
Washington, D.C. – As Trump visits the Badger State and Wisconsin voters head to the polls, we want to remind you how Trump’s anti-worker and climate-denier agenda hurt Wisconsin’s burgeoning clean energy economy and polluted freshwater resources that Wisconsinites depend on.
April 1, 2024
Climate Power Statement on President Biden’s New Pollution Standards
Washington, D.C. – In response to today’s finalized EPA pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles, the latest step from the Biden administration to protect our clean air, Climate Power senior advisor for oil and gas Alex Witt issued the following statement
March 29, 2024
Secretary Granholm Joins Local Homeowner and Electeds in Madison for a Home Energy Audit Demonstration
Madison, WI — Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm joined Congressman Mark Pocan, Governor Tony Evers, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Home Energy Auditor Teresa Coffman, and homeowner Cynthia Hirsch to observe a home energy audit demonstration in Madison. Secretary Granholm spoke about the cost-saving benefits of President Biden’s affordable clean energy plan, including tax credits and home […]
March 28, 2024
Energy Secretary Granholm Doubles Down on Michigan’s Clean Energy Future
LANSING, MI — With stops in several Michigan cities over two days this week, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm launched a new framework to train Michigan’s workforce for good paying, family sustaining jobs in the EV battery industry and visited LG Energy Solution’s EV battery manufacturing facility in Holland. Sec. Granholm was joined at […]
March 28, 2024
Biden’s Clean Energy Plan to Fund Pennsylvania’s Largest Solar Project
Washington, D.C. — The Department of Energy announced funding for a new 402-megawatt solar project in Pennsylvania on Thursday. The project selectee, Mineral Basin Solar Power (a subsidiary of Swift Current Energy), is one of five renewable energy companies selected for award negotiation as part of efforts to expand clean energy on current and former […]
March 22, 2024
Gov. Shapiro Announces Pennsylvania Clean Energy Plan, Projected to Create 14,500 Jobs and Save Consumers $252 Million
Harrisburg, PA — Today Governor Shapiro introduced plans for two new measures to diversify energy sources and reduce emissions in Pennsylvania. The proposed Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) requires that 35% of Pennsylvania’s electricity come from clean and renewable sources by 2035, including solar, wind, hydropower, and battery storage. The Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction […]
March 13, 2024