Jun 05, 2024
Winds of Change
The Salem Harbor site where a coal-fired power plant once stood is slated to become a clean energy offshore wind port terminal in 2026, launching New England definitively into a clean energy future.
Campaign: Wind Power
Apr 08, 2024
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Tri-State Offshore Wind Bids
At least four developers have submitted proposed offshore wind projects from which Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island will choose winners.
Jan 10, 2024
Setting the Record Straight: Q&A on Offshore Wind in New England
Don’t believe the disinformation. We can develop offshore wind and meet our renewable energy goals while protecting the marine environment.
May 11, 2023
EPA to Propose Strict Pollution Limits for Power Plants
“Communities across New England have been living in the shadow of polluting fossil fuel plants for decades,” said CLF President Brad Campbell. “Slashing emissions from these power plants is an essential step to meeting our climate goals and cleaning up the air in these communities. We can’t afford to allow this damaging pollution to continue, and EPA’s approach proposes to drive down those emissions over time and will increase opportunities for proven technologies like solar and wind.”
Apr 25, 2023
Federal Officials Advance Offshore Wind in Gulf of Maine
“Expanding offshore wind is a necessity if New England is going to confront the climate crisis with everything we’ve got,” said CLF senior attorney Nick Krakoff. “The Gulf of Maine needs to be part of that strategy, yet it is critical to ensure that wind is developed responsibly. We must limit impacts on the critical species, habitats, and existing ocean users that make the area so special, and CLF will be at the table to make sure that happens.”
Apr 14, 2023
This Earth Day, Let’s Commit to Getting Smart About Federal Climate Investments
This Earth Day, the U.S. Congress has finally given us a climate milestone to celebrate. How can we ensure that these momentous investments do not get squandered?
Mar 30, 2023
Maine Could See More Renewable Energy with Two New Projects
These projects will ramp up clean energy in Maine, helping slow climate change and lower costly electricity bills.
Mar 16, 2023
New Study Shows Offshore Wind Can Provide Reliable Energy Year-Round
Offshore wind can save us money on our energy bills, provide more electricity in cold temperatures, and slow the effects of climate change.
Feb 01, 2023
Vermont Groups Gather to Push for New Clean, Renewable Energy
“We must reform Vermont’s renewable energy rules if we’re serious about meeting our climate goals and slashing dangerous pollution in our communities,” said CLF attorney Chase Whiting. “A portion of our electricity comes from out-of-state fossil fuel plants that pollute communities’ air, destroy our planet, and take hard-earned money from Vermonters. This is unacceptable. It’s time to update these rules to ensure our electricity comes from new clean energy sources like wind and solar, especially those that bring new jobs to Vermont.”
Oct 17, 2022
No more excuses: New England’s power grid operator needs to bring renewables online
But if history is any guide, we shouldn’t hold our breath for ISO-New England to take climate change seriously.