Press Releases Tagged State Climate Action
Michigan Passes Landmark 100 Percent Clean Energy Standard
Michigan legislators deliver historic climate win, send clean energy and siting packages to Gov. Whitmer’s desk for signature In response to the full legislative passage of a 100 percent clean energy standard in Michigan by 2040, Evergreen Action Midwest Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager Courtney Bourgoin released the following statement:“Today,...
Michigan Senate Passes Clean Energy Siting Package
Package moves to House of Representatives for concurrence Today, the Michigan Senate voted to pass a package of legislation that will streamline the siting process for clean energy projects across the state. The package now joins the Clean Energy Future package as they await concurrence and final passage this week...
Voters Protect Pro-Climate Action Majorities In 2023 Elections
In key races around the country, voters rejected fossil fuel scare tactics In response to the results of the 2023 general election, including the protection of a Democratic majority in the Virginia Senate, Evergreen Action State Press Secretary Emily Halvorson released the following statement: “Tonight’s election results are a huge...
Michigan House Passes 100 Percent Clean Energy Standard
Michigan House of Representatives passes clean energy package, moves to Senate for concurrence and final passage Early this morning, the Michigan House of Representatives voted to pass the “Clean Energy Future Plan,” moving the state one step closer to a 100 percent clean energy standard. Michigan ranks 10th nationally among...
Evergreen: Gov. Shapiro Should Appeal Pennsylvania Court Ruling Blocking RGGI
Republican obstruction can’t be the last word on a critical opportunity for the Commonwealth In response to a Pennsylvania Commonwealth court ruling today that would block Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Evergreen Action Deputy State Policy Director Julia Kortrey released the following statement: “Today’s ruling is...
Michigan One Step Closer to a 100 Percent Clean Energy Standard
House must immediately move to pass through committee and full chamber to deliver package to Governor Whitmer for signature In response to the passage of the Senate’s clean energy package through the full Michigan Senate chamber, Evergreen Action Midwest Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager Courtney Bourgoin released the following statement: ...
Evergreen Joins 18 National Climate & Environmental Justice Groups To Call On Biden Admin to Lead On Clean Trucking
Evergreen and 18 major climate advocacy and environmental justice organizations sent a letter to leaders in the Biden administration, calling on them to strengthen and finalize EPA’s clean trucks rule.
Fact vs. Fiction: Michigan Siting Bills will Boost Communities, Not Burden Them
The Michigan House is set to vote on the Clean Energy and Jobs Act this week—a package of bills to expedite the siting of solar, wind, and storage projects amidst a historic infusion of federal funding for renewable energy projects. The package includes several provisions to institute community benefits agreements...
New Ad Highlights Energy Cost Savings From Clean Energy Legislation in Michigan
Evergreen Action launches six-figure multimedia buy in local Michigan markets Today, Evergreen Action launched a new ad highlighting how a strong climate package that includes a meaningful 100 percent clean energy standard would save Michigan families $5.5 billion in household energy costs. The six-figure multimedia buy comes during a broad...
Evergreen: GM’s Concession Is a Win for Workers
General Motors’ concession today is further proof that even the mightiest corporate giants rely on their workers—and they know it.