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Majority of D.C. Councilmembers Urge Public Service Commission to Reject Washington Gas’s Rebranded Methane Pipeline Spending Proposal

Majority of D.C. Councilmembers Urge Public Service Commission to Reject Washington Gas’s Rebranded Methane Pipeline Spending Proposal A letter signed by two-thirds of the D.C. Council’s members argues that Washington Gas’s District SAFE proposal fails to address safety, drives up energy costs for District residents, and conflicts with city’s climate commitments   WASHINGTON, DC — […]

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Top Environmental Groups Announce Opposition to Building Gas Plants in Maryland

Top Environmental Groups Announce Opposition to Building Gas Plants in Maryland Leading groups spotlight cost-effective alternatives to gas, including modern battery storage, solar power and other steps to address rising grid congestion and energy bills.   ANNAPOLIS – Three of Maryland’s biggest environmental groups today announced their strong opposition to opening the door to construction

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Top Lawmakers Open the Door to Building a Gas-burning Power Plant in Maryland, Risking Uncertainty for Ratepayers and Possibly Relying on Unproven Carbon Capture Technology

Top Lawmakers Open the Door to Building a Gas-burning Power Plant in Maryland, Risking Uncertainty for Ratepayers and Possibly Relying on Unproven Carbon Capture Technology Studies show Maryland could manage rising electricity demand at a lower cost by turning to efficiency and utility-scale batteries like Texas and California. Meanwhile, carbon capture plants will still use

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MD Lawmakers Call for Passage of RENEW Act for Taxpayer Relief and Climate Protection

MD Lawmakers Call for Passage of RENEW Act for Taxpayer Relief and Climate Protection Advocates Gathered at the Capitol to Spotlight Maryland Extreme Weather Impacts and Support Bill to Shift Climate Costs from Taxpayers to Large Fossil Fuel Companies   ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland lawmakers, advocates, and residents today rallied at the opening day of

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The Maryland Commission on Climate Change recommends the state determine the cost of climate damages statewide for the purpose of making polluters cover the cost.

The Maryland Commission on Climate Change Recommends the State Determine the Cost of Climate Damages Statewide for the Purpose of Making Polluters Cover the Cost The Commission recommendation is very similar to the RENEW Act legislation that will be before the General Assembly in January BALTIMORE – The Maryland Commission on Climate Change today voted

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Hundreds of DMV Residents Demand D.C. Public Service Commission Reject Washington Gas’s Latest Cash Grab

Hundreds of DMV Residents Demand D.C. Public Service Commission Reject Washington Gas’s Latest Cash Grab The Commission has received 664 comments urging it to deny Washington Gas’s request to take $215 million from customers for its fossil fuel pipeline project WASHINGTON, DC —An unprecedented number of public comments have flooded the D.C. Public Service Commission (PSC)

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