Caroline Weinberg

Senior Research and Policy Analyst

Clean Energy Program

Caroline Weinberg, Sr. Research and Policy Analyst, Earthjustice.

Caroline Weinberg

Senior Research and Policy Analyst Clean Energy Program

Kathryn McGrath
Public Affairs and Communications Strategist
kmcgrath@earthjustice.org

Caroline Weinberg offers technical support on a variety of issues related to grid decarbonization, and remediation of dirty power plant sites in the United States. Specifically, she works on issues related to coal ash, energy affordability, and emerging threats like data centers and hydrogen.

She synthesizes scientific literature, analyzes public datasets, and creates maps in order to support the Clean Energy team’s work as they fight for a pollution-free electric grid.

Expert Posts & Articles

October 9, 2024

Toxic Coal Ash Used in Neighborhoods Poses Health Risks Even Decades Later

The use of toxic coal ash as a substitute for clean soil in construction and landscaping remains largely unregulated despite the risks.
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March 12, 2024

Cryptocurrency Miners Need to Report their Energy Use

The U.S. Energy Information Administration raises concerns about energy-intensive cryptocurrency mining operations, will seek comments on reporting requirements.

Kathryn McGrath
Public Affairs and Communications Strategist
kmcgrath@earthjustice.org

Latest Press Statements

July 28, 2025

Coal for Steel Production is Not a “Critical Material”

In letter to Department of Energy, groups call process to change designation of the fossil fuel “flawed and insufficient” in department’s 2026 Critical Materials Assessment
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July 11, 2024

U.S. Energy Information Administration to Advance New Survey Requiring Cryptomining Companies to Report Energy Use

"Utilities and anyone who depends on reliable, affordable electricity should support the EIA's effort to bring transparency to this energy-intensive industry"