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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 May 7, 2026

3 Ways Trump Is Driving Electricity Bills Up

Electricity rates are set to skyrocket, fueled by the Trump administration’s war on cheaper clean energy and push for expensive fossil fuels.
Press Release May 1, 2026

Court Hearing: Oregon’s Largest Gas Utility Seeks to Undo Energy Victory Won by Public Interest Groups to Help Lower Rising Energy Costs

NW Natural is seeking to overturn the groups’ victory, phasing out gas pipeline subsidies that the company passes on to customers, resulting in higher energy costs
The COL4 AI-ready data center, located on a seven-acre campus in Columbus, Ohio. COL4 spans 256,000 square feet with 50 MW of power across three data halls. (Eli Hiller / for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Article April 29, 2026

What You Need to Know About AI Data Centers

Earthjustice attorneys are fighting to control their pollution and climate impacts — and your energy bill.
Electrical lines in Washington state with Mount Rainier in the background. (Mint Images / Getty Images)
Press Release March 17, 2026

BPA’s Energy Market Choice Will Spike Customer Rates, Harm Reliability, and Roll Back Clean Energy Progress

The market choice will increase energy costs for customers while Bonneville Power Administration attempts to scapegoat salmon for rising energy costs
Press Release March 11, 2026

Groups Challenge Montana PSC Order That Shields Data Center Plans from Public View

Public has right to know NorthWestern’s data center plans under state constitution
An inside wall unit to a heat pump system in Juneau, Alaska. (Michael Penn for Earthjustice)
Press Release: Victory March 4, 2026

Michigan State Regulators Approve Win for Michigan Families: New Agreements Between Utilities and Advocates Will Lower Energy Bills and Invest in Home Improvements

Consumers Energy and DTE Energy agree to expand energy efficiency initiatives for low-income households
Press Release February 25, 2026

Consumer Groups Alarmed as Louisiana PSC Declines to Take Up Probe Into Meta Risky Financing Deal

Meta's complex financing deal for its largest data center could leave everyday Louisianans paying for three huge new methane gas plants
Press Release February 12, 2026

BeYONCE: The Key Way Gov. Hochul Can Protect New Yorkers From Data Centers Spiking Our Bills

(Bring Your Own New Clean Energy)
High-voltage transmission lines provide electricity to data centers in Ashburn in Loudon County, Virginia. (Ted Shaffrey / AP)
Press Release January 16, 2026

Statement on Proposal for a PJM Power Auction for Data Centers

Earthjustice responds to a call by the National Energy Dominance Council and PJM governors
A homeowner works on weatherizing their home. Home weatherization can significantly reduce energy cost and fuel use when cooling homes in the summer and heating them in the winter. (Dennis Schroeder / NREL)
Press Release January 15, 2026

DTE Energy Will Increase Job Training Programs and Advance Energy Efficiency in Michigan

Earthjustice and Sierra Club advocated before the Michigan PSC for equitable energy efficiency programs
In the News: Reuters January 14, 2026

Environmental law group seeks probe of Meta’s $27 billion Louisiana data center financing

Press Release December 18, 2025

Advocates Disappointed by Michigan PSC Decision to Fast-Track Opaque DTE Deal for Massive Oracle and OpenAI Data Center

While the PSC placed some important conditions on approval, the secretive process punts to future proceedings the multi-billion project’s potential impacts on ratepayers’ bills and Michigan’s clean energy goals.
In the News: The Hill December 17, 2025

Cash-strapped Americans shouldn’t fund Big Tech’s data centers

document December 15, 2025

Colorado PUC Decision

Colorado PUC Decision on Proceedings covering the 2025-2029 Distribution System Plan, Grid Modernization Adjustment Clause, and Virtual Power Plant Program
In the News: Daily Montanan December 9, 2025

NorthWestern request to tap customer credit ‘unprecedented,’

In the News: Inside Climate News December 3, 2025

LA Wildfire Survivors Want to Rebuild All-Electric, but a Utility Is Using Customer Funds to Incentivize Gas Appliances

In the News: Grid Magazine December 1, 2025

Philadelphia Gas Works agrees to hold first ever community meetings over reducing emissions

Regina Fred touches one of her window-mounted heat pumps in her apartment in the Queens borough of New York. (AP Photo)
Press Release: Victory November 20, 2025

California To Launch Window Heat Pump and 120 Volt Induction Programs

California Market Transformation Administrator to launch two programs helping more homes electrify appliances