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Continue readingFeds Finalize Two Essential Transmission Rules to Speed Up Renewable Energy Planning
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced today the finalization of two vital transmission rules: the transmission planning rule and the backstop siting rule. These two rules are essential to strengthening and accelerating the planning and permitting process for renewable energy and transmission.
Continue readingCCAN Applauds Historic New EPA Standards To Crack Down on Power-Plant Pollutants
Net Zero is Possible — and Necessary
There is a wealth of literature that shows that not only is it technologically feasible to achieve a net zero economy by 2050, but we’ll save a lot of money and lives in doing so.,
Continue readingCCAN Joins Call for Gas Utilities to Stop Forcing Ratepayers to Fund Utility Lobbyists
CCAN Joins Call for Gas Utilities to Stop Forcing Ratepayers to Fund Utility Lobbyists
Continue readingCentral Virginia Lawmakers Say Chesterfield Gas Plant Not in Line with State Law
This morning, nine legislators from the central Virginia state delegation issued a statement in opposition to Dominion Energy’s proposed Chesterfield gas plant.
Continue readingClimate Advocates Slam Plans for Disastrous Pittsylvania Pipeline Expansion
Climate advocates are calling for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to stop the construction of this expensive and unneeded augmentation to the Transco pipeline.
Continue readingChesterfield Town Hall Hosted by Sen. Hashmi Spotlights Overwhelming Community Opposition to Controversial New Gas Plant
Over 100 Chesterfield residents and regional activists showed up on Sunday at a town hall — led by Virginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi (D-10) — to speak out against Dominion Energy’s plan to build a massive methane gas plant near the James River.
Continue readingFeb. 25: Senator Hashmi Hosts Town Hall on Costly and Controversial Gas Plant in Chesterfield
Opposition grows against newly proposed fossil fuel plant, which would be largest of its type in Virginia, accelerating Governor Youngkin’s energy policy reversals and undercutting President Biden’s climate plan.
Continue readingCCAN Polar Bear Plunge for the Climate Sets Record for Biggest Crowd Taking A Dip to “Keep Winter Cold”
After the hottest year on record, over 340 climate activists from across the DMV took the biggest plunge yet, raising awareness and funds to fight climate change.
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