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document October 16, 2026

The AI Gas Rush: Risks and Implications of “Bring Your Own Power” (Print Version)

The race to scale artificial intelligence has triggered an unprecedented increase in electricity demand. To bypass long wait times for grid service, developers are increasingly pursuing "Bring Your Own Power…
Press Release October 15, 2026

17 Groups Sue to Require Montana PSC to Consider Climate in Utility Decision Making

Groups seek to confirm commission's obligations to ensure a clean and healthful environment
document October 15, 2026

Montana Climate Petition Lawsuit

17 organizations filed a lawsuit against the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) for rejecting a 2024 petition demanding that it recognize its constitutional duty to consider climate change in the…
document October 13, 2026

Earthjustice comments on EPA’s Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding a General Permit Option for Coal Ash

Earthjustice submitted these comments on behalf of environmental groups in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement that it is considering one or more general permits that would allow…
Labor union and environmental justice advocates, alongside city and state lawmakers, urge for the passage of protections for both workers and neighbors of last-mile mega-warehouses. Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY on October 13, 2026.

[Photo Credit: Carey Wagner for Earthjustice]
Press Release October 13, 2026

A Safe and Healthy New York Starts With Protecting Last-Mile Delivery Workers

Mega-warehouses can be better employers and neighbors with the Delivery Protection Act, the Clean Deliveries Act, and Intro 53
Press Release October 8, 2026

Protecting Who? “Bring Your Own Power” Projects for AI Data Centers Would Wreak Havoc on Communities and the Environment, New Report Finds

The rapid expansion of “Bring Your Own Power” arrangements for AI data centers will lead to a massive gas buildout that poses serious risks to communities and the environment
document October 8, 2026

The AI Gas Rush: Risks and Implications of “Bring Your Own Power”

The race to scale artificial intelligence has triggered an unprecedented increase in electricity demand. To bypass long wait times for grid service, developers are increasingly pursuing "Bring Your Own Power…
177 GW of gas for AI, enough to power 65% of all U.S. homes. <a href="https://earthjustice.org/feature/data-center-byop-energy-report#map-ai-gas">View the interactive map.</a> (Source: Better Data Center Project, Global Energy Monitor)
From the Experts October 8, 2026

The AI Gas Rush: How “Bring Your Own Power” Evades Regulation and Drives Deadly Pollution

A new report examines the risks and consequences of “Bring Your Own Power” for AI data centers.
document October 7, 2026

The AI Gas Rush: Risks and Implications of “Bring Your Own Power” Executive Summary

The race to scale artificial intelligence has triggered an unprecedented increase in electricity demand. To bypass long wait times for grid service, developers are increasingly pursuing "Bring Your Own Power…
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)
From the Experts: Victory October 2, 2026

Go Zero and Go Home

Tantrums from the merchants of combustion won’t stop the shift to heat pumps and inductions stoves in the nation’s smog capitol.
From the Experts October 2, 2026

The Trump Administration Says It Wants to Help Farmers. So Why Is It Taking Solar Away from Them?

USDA’s attack on REAP-funded on-farm solar projects hurts farmers by denying them a reliable source of energy and income.
A family cooks on an induction stove. (Getty Images)
Press Release: Victory September 30, 2026

California Passes the Home Energy Choice Act

AB 2313 gives Californians the option to install non-polluting appliances with the help of funds that would otherwise have been used to replace the old gas line to their home
From the Experts September 29, 2026

The AI Data Centers Bill Moving through Congress Lacks Ambition and Impact

A look at what the Ratepayer Protection Act does and doesn’t do.
document September 28, 2026

REAP Complaint USDA (Solar)

Lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) challenging USDA's efforts to write solar energy out of the Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP).
In the News: Patch September 28, 2026

NYC Gas Bills Could Rise Later Under $1.7B Plan

Matthew Silverman, Attorney, Northeast Office: “They’re basically taking out a credit card. You don’t have to pay anything for the next year, and then when that teaser period ends, you get slammed with a bunch of charges.”
In the News: KUOW September 28, 2026

Puget Sound Energy seeks $1.5B rate increase

Victor Zertuche, Senior Attorney, Northwest Office: “There are cheaper and cleaner alternatives that are available to the company.”
Press Release September 28, 2026

Advocates Appeal Louisiana PSC’s “Arbitrary and Capricious” Decision to Let Meta Off the Hook for its Data Center Project

After the Louisiana PSC ruled that Meta can continue withholding critical information as it fast-tracks approval of seven additional gas plants to power its AI data center, advocates call on…
In the News: The Seattle Times September 25, 2026

BPA seeks electricity rate hike

Michael Mayer, Attorney, Northwest Office: “It’s premature to say right now that salmon are going to be this sole cause and effect. We think it’s early, and it’s potentially wrong.”