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In the News: MSN August 5, 2026

Washington groups challenge energy rate hikes, call for cleaner energy

Victor Zertuche, Attorney, Northwest Office: "A big investment costing at least $600 million in Centralia to convert a coal-fired plant to a gas plant that would, over 17 years, cost ratepayers an extreme amount of money."
In the News: WVUE August 3, 2026

Entergy’s plan to build gas plants for Meta’s AI data center

Susan Stevens Miller, Attorney, Clean Energy Program: “Meta is once again trying to keep critical information from the public, that includes how it projected the data center’s projected energy demand or load and how many jobs will actually be created by the projects.”
A father cooks with his family on an induction stove. The building electrification movement has been gaining steam as a major climate and clean air solution. (Halfpoint Images / Getty Images)
Press Release: Victory August 3, 2026

Federal Court Upholds Village of Oak Park’s All-Electric New Construction Ordinance

Federal judge rules Oak Park ordinance requiring new buildings to be all-electric is not preempted by federal law
Protestors stand on shore after the Pipe Out Paddle Up Flotilla Against the Line 5 pipeline in Mackinaw City, Michigan, in 2022. Protestors paddled out in the water in canoes and kayaks holding signs to protest the pipeline. (Sarah Rice for Earthjustice)
Article August 3, 2026

The Line 5 Oil Pipeline is Threatening the Great Lakes — But We Just Got a Big Win Against It

The pipeline has already leaked over 1 million gallons of oil to date and threatens the Great Lakes. A court just dealt a stunning blow to one company’s dangerous plans…
document July 30, 2026

MDEQ + MZX TECH (xAI) AGREED ORDER

The Agreed Order shows that Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) plans to allow the company to run some of its so-called temporary turbines for more than a year —…
Solar installers in Washington state. (Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release July 28, 2026

Families Want Lower Costs and Less Pollution: Public Interest Groups Push Washington’s Largest Utility to Lower Rate Increases and Meet Clean Energy Laws

Puget Sound Energy’s proposal seeks major rate increases and costly new gas infrastructure
document July 28, 2026

Puget Sound Energy Testimony: Liz Stanton

Climate, environmental, and social justice organizations filed testimony urging the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to reduce the proposed rate hike from Washington’s largest utility and hold it accountable…
document July 28, 2026

Puget Sound Energy Testimony: Bradley Cebulko

Climate, environmental, and social justice organizations filed testimony urging the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to reduce the proposed rate hike from Washington’s largest utility and hold it accountable…
document July 28, 2026

Puget Sound Energy Testimony: Lauren McCloy

Climate, environmental, and social justice organizations filed testimony urging the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to reduce the proposed rate hike from Washington’s largest utility and hold it accountable…
document July 28, 2026

Puget Sound Energy Testimony: Danielle A. Velez

Climate, environmental, and social justice organizations filed testimony urging the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to reduce the proposed rate hike from Washington’s largest utility and hold it accountable…
document July 28, 2026

Puget Sound Energy Testimony: Aqsa Mengal and Charlee Thompson

Climate, environmental, and social justice organizations filed testimony urging the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to reduce the proposed rate hike from Washington’s largest utility and hold it accountable…
(Scott Womack for Earthjustice)
Press Release July 28, 2026

Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt to Drain Mojave Desert

California’s Cadiz Pipeline would deplete groundwater, harm desert wildlife
document July 28, 2026

Cadiz Pipeline BLM Lawsuit

This case challenges a renewed decision by defendants U.S. Bureau of Land Management to issue a right-of-way to convey water through a mothballed oil and gas pipeline that crosses Mojave…
A solar panel crew installs panels on the roof of a house in Washington state. (Ryan J Lane / Getty Images)
From the Experts July 23, 2026

Washington’s Largest Utility Can Help Meet Washington’s Clean Energy Goals

Public interest groups are pushing for a healthier future powered by renewables by intervening in a utility rate proceeding.
In the News: The Washington Post July 9, 2026

Government considers unusual site for launching space missions

Steve Mashuda, Managing Attorney, Oceans Program: “Letting the oil-and-gas industry off the hook so billionaires can launch rockets and spew more toxics into our public waters is a massive insult to Gulf communities and poses a new threat to vulnerable marine life.”
In the News: Canary Media July 9, 2026

Hawaiʻi committed to 100 % clean energy. Now it’s flirting with natural gas.

Isaac Moriwake, Managing Attorney, Mid-Pacific Office: “The PUC takes its job very seriously. These are very technical issues.”
document July 8, 2026

Statement of the Northwest Park Apartments Tenants Association

Letter from Northwest Park Apartments Tenants Association, on behalf of the residents of Northwest Park Apartments in Silver Spring, Maryland, expressing continued support for the geothermal network pilot project.
Press Release July 7, 2026

Groups Challenge Department of Energy’s Illegal Orlando Area Coal Plant Extension

The costs of running the coal plant, over $6 million per month, will likely be passed onto Central Florida families and businesses