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The decision bolsters Hawaiʻi’s public trust framework, a legal doctrine establishing that natural resources must be protected for public use

Each legal matter that Earthjustice takes on is a commitment to our clients and partners — a promise to fight alongside them for however long it takes.

Hawaiʻi’s largest public utility makes additional commitments to address potential threats to seabirds from power lines on Maui and Lāna‘i, while pursuing permits under the federal Endangered Species Act and state law

Nonprofit organizations agree to drop their lawsuit once conditions are met

New report calls on EPA to conduct comprehensive chemical review

Low-income families will receive the greatest relief from mounting energy costs

Settlement agreement between Conservation Council for Hawaiʻi and American Bird Conservation Council for Hawaiʻi and defendants Hawaiian Electric Company Inc. and Maui Electric Company Ltd. re Endangered Species Act — listed seabird take from power lines on Maui and Lana‘i.

The endemic Newell’s shearwater has a chance at survival thanks to an innovative team of conservationists, researchers, and Earthjustice lawyers.

Maui County pushed to comply with the Endangered Species Act

Grand Wailea to obtain federal permit and make monthly contributions to fund projects benefiting ʻuaʻu in Maui County

The Oregon Public Utility Commission requires NW Natural to stop using customer funds to subsidize gas pipeline expansion, and removes costs for the company’s lobbying activities from rates

State provided little time for intervening groups to review key documents before approving settlement

See how Earthjustice makes the case before public utility commissions for a faster, fairer transition to clean energy.

Agreement prohibits the gas utility from spending ratepayer funds on efforts to undermine state climate law; expands low-income weatherization programs

Settlement agreement between plaintiffs Conservation Council for Hawaiʻi and Center for Biological Diversity and defendant BRE Iconic GWR LLC, regarding Hawaiian petrels.

In public utility commissions, Earthjustice is helping communities push for clean, affordable electricity for all.

Earthjustice’s work in state energy proceedings like California is driving the state, and the nation’s, clean energy transition.

Pō‘ai Wai Ola and Nā Kia‘i Kai raised concerns about the energy project’s impact on the Waimea River