Press Releases

Governor Youngkin’s Veto of Rural EV Program Leaves Rural Economies Behind Richmond, VA – Governor Glenn Younkin vetoed yesterday the bipartisan Rural Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program and Fund, a measure supported by a diverse group of business, tourism, and clean energy stakeholders. CCAN Action Fund expresses deep disappointment as this veto undermines efforts to support […]

Hundreds of DMV Activists Linked Arms to Protect NOAA Headquarters in Protest Against Job Cuts   Local attendees joined Congressman Raskin, former NOAA scientists, and environmental advocates to voice their concerns about the mass layoffs that threaten public safety and vital environmental research      Silver Spring, MD – Hundreds of concerned citizens and activists gathered

Controversial Legislation Under Fire: Environmental and Justice Groups Urge Lawmakers to Reject Bill Enabling New Gas Power Plants Advocates warn Next Generation Energy Act could expand expensive fossil fuel infrastructure that harms vulnerable communities and climate. Instead, groups call for passage of bills advancing cheaper, faster clean energy options.  ANNAPOLIS, MD – Leading Maryland environmental

Gonzales Poll: Sixty-One Percent of MD Democrats OPPOSE Building a New Gas-burning Power Plant in the State Survey shows overwhelming support for solar and batteries instead — even as Democratic leaders push controversial legislation to burn gas from fracking ANNAPOLIS, MD – As Democratic leaders push for a controversial bill favoring fossil fuel combustion, a

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 — Amid

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

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

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