Mar 15, 2024
Why Are New England’s Electricity Prices So Expensive?
The answer boils down to our over-dependence on fossil fuels.
Focus Area: Climate Change
Mar 15, 2024
CLF Calls Final Offshore Wind Area in Gulf of Maine a Major Step in Clean Energy Future
“The designation of a Final Wind Energy Area in the Gulf of Maine is a major step in the transition of our energy economy from dirty fossil fuels to clean wind energy,” said Kate Sinding Daly, Senior Vice President of Law and Policy.
Mar 15, 2024
A Shell Game
CLF is suing Big Oil to protect communities from dangerous facilities.
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.
Mar 13, 2024
The Power of Policy
CLF is creating climate policies that will dramatically cut carbon emissions, particularly in polluting sectors like transportation.
Mar 01, 2024
Fossil Fuel Interests and Dark Money Donors Are Behind Opposition to Offshore Wind
Climate deniers and fossil fuel interests are quietly fueling an anti-offshore wind misinformation campaign
Mar 01, 2024
Biden Nominates Three New Candidates for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
“Judy Chang’s nomination sends a strong signal that the White House is committed to sound energy policy, a just transition to clean energy, and openness to reforms that would make FERC a full partner in protecting both the environment and the economy in the energy transition now underway,” said Brad Campbell, President of Conservation Law Foundation. “Regardless of who is appointed, we will be at the table urging the Commission to stop the unrelenting expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure that FERC historically has encouraged.”
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 20, 2024
Maine Chooses Sears Island for Offshore Wind Port
“Offshore wind energy is essential to Maine’s future,” said Sean Mahoney, Vice President of CLF Maine. “Offshore wind will grow our economy and help us meet our obligations to ditch polluting fossil fuels. It’s critical that this process is now moving forward and we’re one step closer to getting this clean energy on the grid.”
