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For six years, Arecibo residents have used NEPA to halt a waste-to-energy incinerator, which a corporation wants to build in an area already contaminated with lead, arsenic and other heavy metals. (Alejandro Davila / Earthjustice)
feature December 20, 2023

The Fight for a Clean Energy Transition in Puerto Rico

Earthjustice is working on behalf of environmental, labor, and civil society groups in Puerto Rico to accelerate the transition away from dirty fossil fuels in favor of a distributed renewable energy system that ensures access to clean energy for all Puerto Ricans.

(James Olstein for Earthjustice)
feature February 28, 2024

Right To Zero: Building a Zero-emissions Future

We’re creating a zero-emissions reality from coast to coast.

For six years, Arecibo residents have used NEPA to halt a waste-to-energy incinerator, which a corporation wants to build in an area already contaminated with lead, arsenic and other heavy metals. (Alejandro Davila / Earthjustice)
feature December 20, 2023

La Lucha Por Una Transición Energética Limpia en Puerto Rico

Earthjustice trabaja en nombre de grupos ambientales, laborales y de la sociedad civil en Puerto Rico para acelerar la transición a un sistema distribuido de energía renovable que garantice el acceso a fuentes limpias para todos sus habitantes.

feature October 31, 2018

Plantas de Gas por Fin a Contra Marea

La batalla por los combustibles fósiles en California marca el inicio de una era de energía limpia.

Lilian Bello spoke against a proposed natural gas plant in Oxnard, California, that, if allowed, would join three existing gas plants on the city’s beach.
(Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
feature August 28, 2018

Turning the Tide on Gas Plants

The battle over fossil fuels in California signals the start of a clean energy era.

The Mandalay Generating Station in Oxnard, California.
(Antandrus at English Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Press Release August 17, 2017

California Independent System Operator Determines Puente Gas Plant on California Coast is Not Needed

California’s clean energy revolution will overtake proposed plant in the next decade but Energy Commission considers approving new fossil fuel power plant to last 40 years in Oxnard

A group of volunteers help install a solar power system in the home of Rosalina Marrero Martinez, 79, at Puente de Jobos community in Guayama, Puerto Rico, in March 2021.
(Erika P. Rodriguez for Earthjustice)
feature August 17, 2021

Una Isla Bajo el Sol

Organizadores en Puerto Rico señalan que hacer una transición a energía solar podría romper ataduras coloniales.

A group of volunteers help install a solar power system in the home of Rosalina Marrero Martinez, 79, at Puente de Jobos community in Guayama, Puerto Rico, in March 2021.
(Erika P. Rodriguez for Earthjustice)
feature July 22, 2021

Island in the Sun

Organizers in Puerto Rico say moving to solar power could break colonial ties.

Karina Montoya, whose mother is an agricultural worker, was among the Oxnard, California, teens who spoke out against a proposed gas plant in their hometown.
(Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Article: Victory March 23, 2018

A Fossil Fuel Company Tried to Put a Dirty Gas Plant on a Beautiful Coastline. It Failed.

California regulators’ latest move to reject the short-sighted proposal is a turning point in the state’s clean energy future.

Mandalay power plant and proposed site for Puente.
(Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release: Victory October 6, 2017

Energy Commission Expected to Reject the Puente Gas Plant Project in Oxnard

Unprecedented victory by environmental justice and environmental advocates will provide new opportunities for clean energy in the City of Oxnard region

Karina Montoya, hija de una trabajadora agrícola, fue parte de los adolescentes de Oxnard, California, que se pronunciaron en contra de la propuesta para una planta de gas en su ciudad
(Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Article April 23, 2018

Una compañía de combustibles fósiles quiso instalar una planta de gas en una hermosa playa. Pero falló.

La última decisión de los inspectores de California para rechazar la propuesta es un punto de inflexión en el futuro de la energía limpia en el estado.

Residents protest the $500 million proposed gas plant for their community at a rally before a city hearing.
(Jessica Chou for Earthjustice)
Press Release April 11, 2018

Glendale Hits the Brakes on $500 Mil Gas-fired Power Plant

Glendale joins California’s shift away from gas-fired power, votes to study clean energy options instead of locking themselves into building a dated gas plant

LNG transport ship at the New Fortress Energy facility in San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico
(Courtesy of Myrna Conty)
From the Experts May 10, 2022

La Terminal Gasífera de Puerto Rico Es Una Bomba de Tiempo

Las comunidades de San Juan exigen una vigilancia sobre la defectuosa operación gasífera de New Fortress Energy

Mati Waiya, a Chumash ceremonial elder, founder and executive director of the Wishtoyo Foundation.
(Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release March 23, 2018

Native-led Nonprofit Files to Axe Gas Plant Project on Sacred Lands

Calpine Corporation requested to freeze its application process, but the Wishtoyo Foundation and Earthjustice say this misguided project must end now

Un técnico instala un sistema de energía solar en una casa en Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, en julio de 2018. La isla forma parte de una lista creciente de estados y ciudades de EE.UU. que se han comprometido con la energía limpia al 100%.
(Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo / AP)
Article September 17, 2019

La Promesa de Puerto Rico

Hasta ahora, los planes de reconstrucción de la isla contradicen al compromiso por cambiar a energías 100% renovables.

LNG transport ship at the New Fortress Energy facility in San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico
(Courtesy of Myrna Conty)
From the Experts May 10, 2022

Puerto Rico LNG Terminal Is a Ticking Time Bomb

San Juan communities demand oversight over rogue New Fortress Energy gas operation

A technician installs a solar energy system at a home in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, in July 2018.
(Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo / AP)
Article September 17, 2019

Puerto Rico’s Promise

So far, the island’s plans for rebuilding are at odds with its commitment to switch to 100% renewable energy.

Fallen 38-kilovolt structure at Punta Lima station in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
(Jeff Miller / CC BY 2.0)
Press Release February 10, 2020

Groups Argue for 100% Renewable Energy to the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau

Earthjustice, on behalf of its clients, urges Power Authority to significantly revise its Action Plan to incorporate customers’ demands