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Americans Are Facing Utility Rate Hikes in the New Year Thanks to Trump and Republicans
January 21, 2026
ICYMI: The New York Times: ‘The New Price of Eggs.’ The Political Shocks of Data Centers and Electric Bills
Washington, DC – As voters increasingly cite electricity prices as a top concern, Donald Trump and Republicans are taking a sledgehammer to clean energy projects across the country, jacking up costs even higher.
December 1, 2025
ROUNDUP: Four Factory Closures or Furloughs Last Week, Thanks to Trump
Washington, DC – Donald Trump has taken a sledgehammer to clean energy projects across the country, leaving American families to pay the price.
November 17, 2025
Trump’s War on Clean Energy Forces Georgia Solar Manufacturing Company to Lay Off 300 Workers, Reduce Pay for 1,000 More
Atlanta, GA – The Associated Press reported that Qcells, a solar manufacturing plant in Georgia, is furloughing 1,000 workers and permanently laying off another 300.
November 10, 2025
ICYMI: Electricity Costs are the New Eggs
Washington, D.C. – This week’s election results show utility prices are dominating the political conversation. From the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, to the two statewide races for the Georgia Public Service Commission, Democratic candidates won by centering energy affordability and holding Republicans accountable for their attacks on clean energy that are jacking up utility costs.
November 6, 2025
Democratic Victories in Georgia Public Service Commission Race Show That Skyrocketing Energy Costs Are a Liability for Republicans
Washington, D.C. – Democrats flipped two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission—a stunning victory for positions that decide how the state meets its energy needs.
November 4, 2025
ICYMI: New EPA Guidance Leaves Atlanta’s Westside Residents More Vulnerable to Toxic Lead Exposure
Atlanta, GA – Last week, President Trump’s EPA released updated guidance for cleaning up lead contamination at residential sites via Superfund. Under this new guidance, homes need three times as much lead before Trump’s EPA will prioritize cleanup (600ppm vs 200ppm). This puts residents who live in or near Atlanta’s Westside lead cleanup—the largest Superfund cleanup of lead at residential […]
October 22, 2025
Trump’s War on Georgia Manufacturing Continues, as ICE Shuts Down Construction at Hyundai and Jobs Report Shows Collapse
Atlanta, GA — Hundreds of workers were detained in an ICE raid at a Hyundai plant in Elabell, Georgia, yesterday, the latest development in Donald Trump’s war on Georgia manufacturing. Trump has repeatedly singled out EV manufacturing for attack by any means available, despite the lifeline it is providing to working class communities in states […]
September 5, 2025
ICYMI: TIME: The Backlash to High Electric Bills Could Transform U.S. Politics
Atlanta, GA — Yesterday, Time Magazine published a piece spotlighting Georgia organizers and their work to mobilize Georgia voters to participate in this year’s Public Service Commission (PSC) election. Read some highlights below: Time Magazine: The Backlash to High Electric Bills Could Transform U.S. Politics
August 28, 2025
ICYMI: New York Times: Power Bills Are Squeezing Georgians. Voters Could Do Something About It.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the New York Times reported that upcoming local elections in Georgia will give voters a chance to weigh in on rising electricity bills, just as pending GOP bills in Congress threaten further price hikes. The New York Times: Power Bills Are Squeezing Georgians. Voters Could Do Something About It. “Georgia is […]
June 16, 2025
Over 1,500 Clean Energy Jobs in Georgia Already Lost under Trump
Atlanta, GA — In just 100 days in office, President Trump’s tariffs, executive orders, and all-out assault on clean energy have put Georgia’s clean energy boom at risk. Since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, Georgia has seen 41,738 new clean energy jobs and $27.97 billion in new clean energy investment. Now, […]
May 1, 2025