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Members of the LA County Electric Truck and Bus Coalition during LA Metro’s tour and presentation about their bus electrification progress at the El Monte Station in El Monte, California, on August 21, 2026 (Hannah Benet for Earthjustice)
From the Experts September 16, 2026

LA Hid Its Smog the Last Time It Hosted the Olympics. We Have a Better Game Plan This Time

LA can become a heavyweight in modern transit as it makes more electric bus progress.
The Trump administration illegally ordered this coal-fired power plant in Washington State to stay open past retirement in December 2025. This is part of a broader policy to prop up coal that is driving up electricity costs. (Steven Baltakatei Sandoval / CC BY-SA 4.0)
Article September 16, 2026

3 Ways We’re Keeping Trump from Raising Electricity Bills Further

Earthjustice has won some key victories, including the first court case challenging the Trump administration’s abuse of emergency powers for coal.
Emissions rise from a coal-fired generation station in Indiana. (Luke Sharrett / Bloomberg Creative via Getty Images)
Press Release September 14, 2026

Trump EPA Shirks Legal Obligation to Act on Climate Pollution from Power Plants

Fossil-fueled power plants are the largest industrial source of carbon pollution in the U.S.
The J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Mich. Consumers Energy had planned to retire the plant on May 31, 2025, but President Trump ordered it to keep operating. (Jim West / Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Press Release: Victory September 11, 2026

Trump Administration Loses First Court Case Challenging DOE Orders for Coal Plants

Court rules against the DOE order for the J.H. Campbell coal power plant in Michigan
A commercial jet takes off from Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. (Gregory Adams / Getty Images)
Article September 10, 2026

Airplane Turbulence May Worsen Thanks to Trump Administration

Pilots depend on climate data from the National Center for Atmospheric Research to fly. The government wants to dismantle it.
Press Release: Victory September 10, 2026

Colorado PUC Strengthens Black Hills Clean Heat Plan, Requires Beneficial Electrification Offerings for Customers

Decision ensures customers of one of CO's largest gas-only utilities have access to the same opportunities to electrify their homes
document September 9, 2026

Black Hills Clean Heat Plan Decision

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a portfolio of Clean Heat Plan programs to help Black Hills Colorado Gas customers heat their homes more efficiently, comfortably, and affordably while…
document September 4, 2026

Letter to EPA on Acid Rain Program and “Islanded” Power Generation Facilities

The Environmental Protection Agency released a memo proposing to exempt generators that are not connected to the grid from acid rain requirements, a move that would benefit AI data centers…
In the News: Daily Energy Insider September 1, 2026

California legislature passes bill that offers opportunity for home electrification

Matt Vespa, Attorney, Clean Energy Program: “With AB 2313, more Californians will have the freedom and the funds to make the shift in their homes.”
A family cooks on an induction stove. (Getty Images)
Press Release: Victory August 28, 2026

California Legislature Passes the Home Energy Choice Act

AB 2313 will give Californians the freedom and funds for non-polluting appliances with money that would otherwise be spent replacing gas service lines
document August 21, 2026

Comments on the U.S. EPA’s Clean Air Act Rulemaking Proposal, Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements

Joint Comments of Environmental and Public Health Groups on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act Rulemaking Proposal, Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for…
document August 21, 2026

RAQC – Clean Deliveries Rule CO

Earthjustice sent a letter on behalf of Womxn From The Mountain, GreenLatinos, Mountain Mamas, Western Resource Advocates, GRID Alternatives, Conservation Colorado, and Colorado Sierra Club urging the Regional Air Quality…
In the News: Billings Gazette August 20, 2026

PSC finds deficiencies in NorthWestern Energy power plan, sends it back for revision

Maxine Sugarman, Attorney, Northern Rockies Office: “This is a critical juncture for the stability of Montana’s electric grid, and we are pleased that the Commission responded to concerns raised by experts and a broad coalition of stakeholders.”
document August 19, 2026

Xcel – Alexander Squires Lopez Testimony

Earthjustice filed testimony responding to Xcel’s large load tariff proposal and recommending various modifications and improvements to what Xcel filed.
document August 19, 2026

Xcel – Courtney Fieldman Testimony

Earthjustice filed testimony responding to Xcel’s large load tariff proposal and recommending various modifications and improvements to what Xcel filed.
A tug pulls a coal barge past the Samarinda Islamic Center Mosque in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. (Ed Wray / Getty Images)
From the Experts August 18, 2026

Indonesian Court Gave Coal a Free Pass

One of the world's biggest coal players made striking commitments to transition to renewables: the follow-through has been shaky.
document August 17, 2026

Opposition to the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit

Earthjustice recommends that the California Legislature rejects the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit, which is a giveaway to refineries and airlines. California’s dollars are better spent on zero-emission vehicle infrastructure,…
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.