The Latest by Michael Hiatt

Deputy Managing Attorney

Solar in Colorado
May 10, 2024

How We’re Pushing Colorado to Make Buildings Climate-Friendly

For a decade, Earthjustice has advocated for a cleaner and more equitable energy system at the Colorado PUC—and we’re seeing progress.

REC Solar employee Brian Webster installs PV modules on a Englewood, Colorado home participating in the Solar Benefits Colorado program
November 7, 2022

Colorado Is at a Crossroads in Its Clean Energy Transition

As Colorado shutters its coal plants, the decisions we make now will determine how quickly we electrify our cars and homes, and whether all Coloradans have equitable access to clean energy

July 14, 2017

The Latest State to Buck Trump on Paris: Colorado

With Colorado committing to the Paris Agreement, Earthjustice attorney Michael Hiatt highlights four reasons why clean energy in the state is poised for significant growth.

Sunset saguaro arizona
February 26, 2016

Utilities are Planning to Gut Rooftop Solar in Arizona

Arizona utilities are attempting to raise rates and lower reimbursements for families with rooftop solar panels.

A solar farm in Colorado, a state with one of the most ambitious renewable energy standards in the nation.
September 8, 2015

A Banner Summer for Clean Energy in Colorado

2015 was a landmark summer for renewable energy rules and initiatives in Colorado.