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Land cleared of vegetation in 2025 for a massive solar project by AES Power in Guayama, P.R. The coal-burning facility expanded to build a large-scale solar project on over a thousand acres of agricultural land. (Erika P. Rodriguez for Earthjustice)
From the Experts August 13, 2026

Puerto Rico’s Grid Money Could Be a Blessing. Instead, It Risks Becoming a Curse.

Federal recovery funds are supporting coal and gas, deepening the island's dependence on imported fuel.
Press Release August 11, 2026

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meets in Seattle to Discuss Approval of Draft Ninth Northwest Regional Power Plan

Energy and conservation groups urge the Council to prioritize clean energy resources, affordability, and reliability for the region
Construction of a $16 billion data center, developed by Related Digital for Oracle and Open AI in Saline Township, Michigan. (Jim West / UCG / Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
From the Experts August 11, 2026

Michigan’s Public Service Commission Grapples with AI Data Center Load

A series of PSC proceedings may determine whether Michigan residents foot the bill for AI data centers.
Press Release August 10, 2026

Colorado District Court Latest to Dismiss Industry Lawsuit Against Building Updates

Denver’s Energy Code aims to cut pollution, energy bills for households & businesses
In the News: Chicago Tribune August 7, 2026

Federal court upholds Oak Park ordinance requiring new buildings be all-electric

Tim Oberleiton, Attorney, Washington, D.C., Office: “When you see a municipality under attack from industry using a very faulty reading of an arcane statue, it seems a little lopsided, so we decided to lend support and work with partners as well as in the area to represent the village of…
Press Release August 7, 2026

Groups Ask Court to Overturn Rushed Approval of DTE’s Oracle Data Center Contracts

Plans for a 1.4 gigawatt Oracle data center were approved by the PSC in 48 days without sufficient review and public participation
In the News: NBC News August 6, 2026

Environmental groups challenge FCC approval of startup’s plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space

Jan Hasselman, Attorney, Northwest Office: “It is the Wild West in space right now, and corporations like Reflect Orbital are rushing to fill the gap.”
document August 6, 2026

Appellate Brief to Michigan PSC on DTE’s Application for Approval of Special Contracts for Oracle Data Center

Earthjustice filed this opening brief asking the Michigan Court of Appeals to overturn the Michigan Public Service Commission's ex parte approval of DTE’s contracts for the proposed 1.4 gigawatt Oracle…
From the Experts August 5, 2026

E15: Consumers and Planet Pay; Big Ag Benefits

Nothing about the case for year-round E15 adds up. It raises costs at the pump and in the grocery aisle, it requires millions of additional acres of land that make…
The R.S. Nelson coal fired-power plant in 2004, in Westlake, La. (Jamie Gates / AP Photo / American Press)
Press Release August 4, 2026

Trump Administration’s Plan to Put Louisiana in Charge of Toxic Coal Ash Pollution Threatens Sources of Drinking Water

Testing at all Louisiana coal plants found groundwater contamination above federal safe drinking water standards
document August 4, 2026

Comments Opposing Louisiana Primacy of Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program

Earthjustice, the Alliance for Affordable Energy Louisiana, and the Sierra Club filed these comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to let the state of Louisiana run its own Coal…
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
Press Release: Victory July 31, 2026

Court Dismisses Industry Challenge to FERC’s Reforms that Will Speed the Connection of Clean Energy

The court upheld FERC’s interconnection rule, Order No. 2023
document July 30, 2026

Oak Park: Opinion and Order

Federal judge rules Oak Park ordinance requiring new buildings to be all-electric is not preempted by federal law
In the News: Newsday July 30, 2026

As voters focus on energy, Blakeman and Hochul disagree on solutions

Liz Moran, New York Policy Advocate, Northeast Office: "The bottom line is elected leaders do need to prioritize addressing energy affordability and what that means is pursuing renewables, battery storage and transmission."
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: Megan Larkin

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…