Feb 01, 2019

CLF Calls for Concessions in New England Clean Energy Connect Project

“Clean Energy Connect has the potential to significantly reduce New England’s climate-damaging emissions,” said Sean Mahoney, Executive Vice President and Director of CLF Maine. “But any approval of the project must depend on CMP providing greater economic benefits for Maine families and businesses, better safeguards for our environment, and a clear path to boost local clean energy here at home.”

CMP's New England Clean Energy Connect project will bring lower-carbon energy to New England.
Jan 17, 2019

Home Energy Solutions: Using Heat Pumps to Warm Your Home

“We have many options for heating our homes,” says Greg Cunningham, Director of CLF’s Clean Energy and Climate Change program. “Alternatives like heat pumps avoid the use of oil and natural gas furnaces, which pollute our environment and damage our climate.”

Heat pumps on the outside of a grey, wooden home while it is sunny outside.
Jan 14, 2019

Our Best Weapon in the Fight Against Climate Change? Strong Climate Laws

In the face of the Trump administration’s continued attempts to roll back regulations aimed at curbing climate change, state and local governments must step in. In 2019, it’s essential that we make real progress at a local level to lower polluting emissions. The science is clear: If we don’t collectively cut our climate-damaging emissions to… Continue reading Our Best Weapon in the Fight Against Climate Change? Strong Climate Laws

strong climate laws can help protect New England from climate change
Jan 09, 2019

How Much Do You Really Know About Gas?

The Big Gas industry talks about fracked gas as a “clean” alternative to polluting fossil fuels like coal or oil. But how much do we really know about it as a fuel source? Test your knowledge with this 2-minute quiz.

gas is a dangerous fossil fuel that contributes to climate change