Press Releases

Trump Budget Would Slash Vital Research, Undercutting America’s Ability to Deal with Growing Climate Crisis, Says CCAN AF Leading climate group strongly condemns the anti-science budget proposal that will leave communities vulnerable to climate disasters and increased costs   Washington, D.C. — President Trump released a budget proposal today that threatens to erode the nation’s […]

Advocates, Small Businesses, and Lawmakers Rally to Protect Consumers, Restore EmPOWER Maryland Funding New analysis shows proposed EmPOWER cuts would increase Maryland consumer electricity costs by $592 million, undermine jobs   Watch the livestream recording on Instagram HERE. ANNAPOLIS, MD – Advocates, small business owners, energy workers, and state lawmakers rallied today at Lawyer’s Mall

Consumer/Enviro Groups Unveil Plans to Block Moore Administration Effort to Build a Dirty-Energy Data Center in Charles County Groups urged Moore to instead support current House/Senate legislative efforts to protect Marylanders from data center pollution   Watch recording of press conference on Instagram HERE. ANNAPOLIS, MD — Environmental and consumer protection advocates gathered in Annapolis

DC-Area Environmental Group Says It Would Not Give Kenyan McDuffie an Award Today Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund says Councilmember McDuffie’s failure to properly oversee the DC Public Service Commission has greatly harmed ratepayers and the environment.  WASHINGTON, DC – Ten years ago, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network joined the D.C. Environmental Network in

‘Our Future Can’t Wait’: Maryland Students Rally in Annapolis for Clean Energy and Climate Action Dozens of youth activists gather at Lawyer’s Mall, urging legislators to stand up for their future and pass clean energy reforms, including Affordable Solar Act.   Watch the livestream recording on Instagram HERE. ANNAPOLIS, MD — To call on state

At Friday Rally in Silver Spring, MD: All Three County Executive Candidates – Glass, Friedson, and Jawando – Pledge to Protect Maryland’s Biggest County from Data Center Pollution  Watch the livestream recording on Instagram HERE.   SILVER SPRING, MD – Ahead of a WAMU town hall meeting on Friday, all three candidates for the office

MoCo Leaders Signal Need To Study Data Center Impacts On Climate Despite Council Blocking Creation Of Task Force A bill to create a data center “task force” dies in the Montgomery County Council. But two Council Committees acknowledge the need to study the potential climate harms of new data centers in the county.    MONTGOMERY

Balcony Solar Legislation Passes Both Chambers of the Virginia General Assembly Virginia becomes the second state legislature to pass balcony solar, now awaiting Governor Spanberger’s signature   RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia House of Delegates passed legislation (SB250) today sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell to enable the use of small plug-in photovoltaic devices,

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

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