Mar 15, 2024
Why Are New England’s Electricity Prices So Expensive?
The answer boils down to our over-dependence on fossil fuels.
Campaign: Zero by 2050
Mar 14, 2024
Here’s What the Project Maple Gas Pipeline Means for New England
Enbridge, a fossil fuel company, wants to build polluting gas infrastructure when we should be upgrading to clean energy like solar and wind.
Feb 23, 2024
Five Things to Know About the New Nine-State Heat Pump Pledge
Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island join six other states in promising to cut climate pollution from buildings via electric heating.
Feb 22, 2024
Connecticut Utilities Want to Invest in More Polluting Gas – at Your Expense
If state regulators approve their requested rate hike, gas bills will only get more expensive, and Connecticut will continue its dependence on polluting fossil fuels.
Feb 09, 2024
With Climate Impacts Flooding the State, Vermont Needs an Updated Renewable Energy Standard
A new bill, H.289, would update VT’s standard to increase the amount of clean energy powering the state, which will slow climate change and help protect our communities
Jan 29, 2024
Opinion: At this New London farm, climate change is upending seasonal patterns
Greg Berger, owner of Spring Ledge Farm in New London, talks about his experience with climate change.
Jan 29, 2024
Maine Locks in Polluting Gas with 30-Year Contract
“The fact that the PUC will begin considering the climate impacts of polluting fossil gas is a definite step in the right direction,” said CLF Senior Attorney Emily Green. “But committing to three more decades of gas flies in the face of Maine’s binding climate targets at a time when we’re already seeing extreme weather connected to the climate crisis. Our leaders and agencies must do more than talk the talk and CLF will ensure that they walk the walk regarding our mandated emissions targets.”
Jan 26, 2024
Massachusetts Needs to Ramp Up Action to Cut Carbon Pollution by 2050
The Healey administration’s climate report card shows more work needed on equity, transportation, and clean power.
Jan 23, 2024
Maine Legislation Would Reduce Cost and Health Impacts of Polluting Gas
“Fossil gas is polluting our planet and harming Mainers right in their own homes,” said Emily K. Green, Senior Attorney at CLF Maine. “We can’t keep talking out of both sides of our mouths, setting aggressive climate mandates while allowing gas utilities to carry on with business as usual. It’s past time to take a hard look at the ever-expanding gas network and plot our transition away from fossil fuels for good, and this bill is a great step in that direction.”
Jan 15, 2024
New Hampshire Set to Update 15-Year-Old Climate Action Plan
The new Climate Action Plan update is a much needed step toward New Hampshire’s clean energy future.
