Press Releases Tagged State Climate Action
New Policy Analysis Shows State Transportation Departments are Key to Climate Progress and Consumer Savings
An unprecedented network emerges from behind the scenes to keep momentum going on transportation reform in the states Today, the Clean RIDES Network—a new, unprecedented network of more than 100 organizations uniting to support state leaders in advancing clean transportation—released a report analyzing the climate and consumer benefits of key...
Cameras On: New York’s Congestion Pricing Remains in Effect After Trump Administration Backs Down
Transformative program delivering despite Trump’s baseless attacks In response to Transportation Secretary Duffy's announcement that the Trump administration is extending their ‘deadline’ for New York to end the congestion pricing program, Evergreen Action States Vice President Justin Balik released the following statement: “Despite Trump’s repeated attempts to hold New York’s...
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...
NEW POLL: Michigan Voters Remain Firmly Supportive of Clean Energy Progress
LANSING, MI — Today, Evergreen Action and Data for Progress released new polling that shows that a bipartisan majority of Michigan voters support policies to continue progress toward building out clean energy projects in Michigan, grow the state’s clean energy workforce, hold utility companies accountable to their customers, and ensure...
Trump Moves to Block Congestion Pricing in New York
In response to reporting that the Trump administration is planning to revoke federal approval of New York’s congestion pricing program, Evergreen Action Senior States Program Director Justin Balik released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s plan to kill congestion pricing in New York is yet another reckless, illegal move to dismantle...
Shapiro Announces Lawsuit to Stop Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze
Today, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that his office is filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration on behalf of the Commonwealth to protect federal funds committed to Pennsylvania. In response, Evergreen Action Deputy State Policy Director Julia Kortrey released the following statement: “With this lawsuit, Governor Shapiro is standing...
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. Whitmer’s 2025-2026 Budget Proposal
Today, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released her 2025-2026 state budget proposal, which included investments for affordable housing, energy efficiency, heating assistance, and transportation infrastructure. In response, Evergreen Action Midwest Deputy Director Courtney Brady released the following statement: “While federal leaders are failing working families and blocking proven cost-saving solutions, Governor...
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...