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Advocates, Elected Officials Call Out BGE for Excessive Spending and Profits, and Power Generation “Money Grab”

Advocates, Elected Officials Call Out BGE for Excessive Spending and Profits, and Power Generation “Money Grab” As customers face high home heating bills, lawmakers and advocates call for increased utility oversight and accountability to solve the true reasons utility bills are high. Watch the livestream recording on Instagram HERE. ANNAPOLIS, MD — The House Environment […]

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Environmental Leaders Demand 100% Clean Power for Proposed Dickerson Data Center in Montgomery County

Environmental Leaders Demand 100% Clean Power for Proposed Dickerson Data Center in Montgomery County Without MoCo Council action, the company “Atmosphere” will sink the County’s climate goals and harm ratepayers, leaders say   Watch the full press conference here MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – Noted Montgomery County environmental leaders held a Zoom press call today to

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Advocates Lambast PSC Approval of $150 Million for Washington Gas’s Over-Budget Methane Gas Pipeline Replacement Program

Advocates Lambast PSC Approval of $150 Million for Washington Gas’s Over-Budget Methane Gas Pipeline Replacement Program   D.C. Public Service Commission’s vote to rubber-stamp $150 million for District SAFE/Project Pipes will ensure residential gas bills continue to climb despite Washington Gas’s failure to address gas leaks    WASHINGTON, DC – The D.C. Public Service Commission

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As Crossover Nears, VA Lawmakers and Climate Advocates Mobilize in Richmond to Demand Passage of Bills for Affordable Clean Energy Future

As Crossover Nears, VA Lawmakers and Climate Advocates Mobilize in Richmond to Demand Passage of Bills for Affordable Clean Energy Future On the same day, the General Assembly decides whether to move forward with meaningful reforms to data center tax and energy policy    RICHMOND, VA — Virginia State Senator Lamont Bagby and Delegate Rip

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Advocates to D.C. Council: We Need New Leaders at PSC for Lower Ratepayer Bills, Not More Utility Handouts

Advocates to D.C. Council: We Need New Leaders at PSC for Lower Ratepayer Bills, Not More Utility Handouts After years of soaring energy costs, D.C residents call for accountability and fresh leadership at the Public Service Commission Washington, D.C. — Amid repeated failures by the D.C. Public Service Commission (PSC) to keep energy bills down,

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D.C. Councilmember Lewis George, Climate Advocates Unveil “Make Polluters Pay” Bill as Extreme Winter Storms Hit Region

D.C. Councilmember Lewis George, Climate Advocates Unveil “Make Polluters Pay” Bill as Extreme Winter Storms Hit Region Amid mounting winter weather damage, D.C. officials build on Maryland’s RENEW Act with a plan to make big polluters pay for the growing costs of the climate crisis. WASHINGTON, D.C. — With extreme winter weather linked to climate

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Lieutenant Governor Hashmi, Advocates Rally for Affordable Clean Energy at the Capitol

Lieutenant Governor Hashmi, Advocates Rally for Affordable Clean Energy at the Capitol Advocates urge the General Assembly to cut utility costs, speed up clean energy deployment, and hold polluters accountable.   RICHMOND, VA – Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi joined a large crowd of advocates at the State Capitol today to call on the Virginia General

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92% of Virginians Say Lawmakers Must Do More to Control Data Center Impacts

92% of Virginians Say Lawmakers Must Do More to Control Data Center Impacts New statewide poll shows voters blame data centers for rising electricity costs and want legislative action to protect ratepayers, communities and the environment RICHMOND, VA — A new statewide poll conducted by Global Strategy Group shows that a whopping 92% of likely

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MD Lawmakers, Community Leaders Rally for Affordable Clean Energy at 2026 Session Kickoff

MD Lawmakers, Community Leaders Rally for Affordable Clean Energy at 2026 Session Kickoff Maryland residents and advocates joined legislators at Lawyers Mall to push for policies that strengthen solar energy programs and protect Maryland households from high energy costs.   ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland legislators, clean energy advocates, and community leaders gathered today at Lawyers

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In Major Win for Climate Policy, Maryland General Assembly Overrides Veto and Gov. Moore Funds Critical Climate Study

In Major Win for Climate Policy, Maryland General Assembly Overrides Veto and Gov. Moore Funds Critical Climate Study After strong appeals from residents, legislators, and grassroots activists, Maryland is now joining other states in advancing a “climate superfund” approach to extreme weather impacts   ANNAPOLIS, MD – After another year of dangerous and costly flooding

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