A rule that governs one of New England’s electricity markets, the Minimum Offer Price Rule, has been extended for two years. Here’s why that’s a bad deal for New Englanders.
May 9
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May 3
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Vermont Needs a Clean Energy Future – the Clean Heat Standard Won’t Get Us There
The Clean Heat Standard, as written, is far behind what Vermont needs to achieve our climate pollution targets.
Apr 28
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Connecticut Legislators Pass Critical Climate Bills
“The climate crisis will not spare Connecticut, and our legislators are clearly taking this threat seriously,” said CLF attorney Shannon Laun. “Expanding clean, renewable energy will help us cut emissions and protect the air our families breathe. It’s time for Governor Lamont to sign these bills into law so we can get to work.”
Apr 27
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Connecticut Officially Ends Incentives for Gas Expansion
“This is a huge step towards getting polluting, dirty fossil fuels out of our homes,” said Shannon Laun, CLF staff attorney. “Unfortunately, PURA is giving gas companies a grace period to sign up more customers for the incentive program. Gas poisons our air and is a major driver of the climate crisis, and the incentives should have been ended immediately.”
Apr 18
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Does Plastic Come from Fossil Fuels? Yes – Here’s What You Need to Know
These polluting products are two sides of the same coin, and Big Oil and Gas are the culprits.
Apr 1
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What Does It Mean to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050?
As nearly every New England state has instituted mandatory cuts to climate-damaging pollution, the term “net zero by 2050” has popped up a lot. What does it even mean?
Mar 29
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Guest Blog: How Justice and Health Connect to Climate Change in Vermont
Our health is inextricably tied to the environment’s health, especially for communities overburdened by climate change. It’s for this reason Vermont needs an environmental justice law.
Mar 23
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CT Regulators Signal End to Gas Heat Incentive Program
“It’s time to get polluting, dirty fossil fuels out of our homes,” said Shannon Laun, CLF staff attorney. “Gas poisons the air in our homes and is a major driver of the climate crisis. The draft decision announced today would be a huge step forward in ending our addiction to gas, and transitioning to healthier, cleaner sources of heat.”
Mar 18
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Gas Utilities Release Reports for Future in Massachusetts
“In the face of the climate crisis, gas companies are wasting precious time in attempting to keep their outdated business model going,” said Caitlin Peale Sloan, Vice President of CLF Massachusetts. “The simple fact is that there’s no such thing as climate-friendly renewable gas and burning gas in homes is not compatible with the clean energy future that Massachusetts law demands. Our state leaders must begin planning for a transition away from gas, and that should begin with an unbiased look at what will actually solve the climate crisis.”