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Activists march in protest at the front gate to Southern California Gas Company's Ventura Compressor Station in Ventura, California. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images).
Press Release March 25, 2025

California Assemblymember Berman Introduces Legislation To Lower Energy Bills in California

The California Ratepayer Protection Act would end the unfair practice of for-profit utilities charging customers for lobbying and PR campaigns

(Maciej Toporowicz / Getty Images)
Press Release: Victory March 21, 2025

Maryland Public Service Commission Rules Washington Gas Light Misled Customers About Impacts of Gas

Utility falsely promoted gas as “clean energy” and downplayed environmental harms in customer bill inserts

In the News: Floodlight March 5, 2025

Power for data centers could come at ‘staggering’ cost to consumers

Susan Stevens Miller, Attorney, Clean Energy Program: “Our argument is that the ratepayers don’t actually benefit from the existence of this data center in this spot. They should not be paying greatly increased utility rates just so that the data center can have a business.”

In the News: Tampa Bay Times March 3, 2025

Tampa Electric rate hike appealed to Florida Supreme Court

Bradley Marshall, Attorney, Florida Office: “We think the commission got it wrong and look forward to presenting our case to the Florida Supreme Court.”

In the News: WLRN Public Media March 2, 2025

Florida Power & Light proposes higher rates over next 4 years. Consumer groups will contest

Bradley Marshall, Attorney, Florida Regional Office: “This would be the largest rate increase in United States history, and that’s why we’re fighting it.”

In the News: Michigan Live February 21, 2025

AI boom could inflate Michigan power bills

Shannon Fisk, Director of State Electric Sector Advocacy, Clean Energy Program: “You don’t want somebody coming in saying, ‘We need a ton of new generation for 30 years,’ but then leaves after three. That’s going to leave other customers on the hook.”

In the News: Politico February 4, 2025

PSC approves storm charges for TECO, Duke customers

Bradley Marshall, Attorney, Florida Office: “Simply put, this is unaffordable to many hard-working Floridians.”

People walk through the hallways at Equinix Data Center in Ashburn, Virginia, on May 9, 2024. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
From the Experts February 4, 2025

New Report Examines Electricity Contracts for Data Centers and other Mega-load or Large-load Facilities

How electricity tariffs can protect households and small businesses from data centers and crypto mines’ enormous energy demands

In the News: The Philadelphia Inquirer January 27, 2025

PUC probes future ability of electric grid in Pa.: Pushing clean energy solutions

Devin McDougall, Attorney, Clean Energy Program: “As concerns rise about the threat of the coming administration to climate work, this win is a good reminder that there is still much progress that can be made at the local level and at our Public Utility Commissions to transition us away from fossil fuels and toward the…

Susan Stevens Miller, Senior Attorney, Clean Energy Program. (Matt Roth for Earthjustice)
From the Experts January 23, 2025

It’s Time for The Maryland Legislature To Seize the Moment and Lower Energy Bills

This legislative session, the General Assembly can rein in utility spending, increase energy affordability, and secure Maryland’s energy future.

Heat pumps line the rooftop of an apartment building. Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling while using significantly less energy compared with other technologies. (alacatr / Getty Images)
Press Release: Victory January 22, 2025

Colorado PUC Approves Black Hills Clean Heat Plan, Mandates Statewide Beneficial Electrification

Landmark decision approves portfolio of resources focused on energy efficiency and beneficial electrification

The outdoor unit of a heat pump system. (Dennis Schroeder / NREL)
Press Release January 16, 2025

Washington Regulators Adopt Measures that Move the State’s Largest Utility Toward Clean Energy, But More is Needed

More progress to transition off fossil fuels will be needed to meet Washington’s climate goals; Initiative 2066 cited as a major barrier

The Patterson Park neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. (Matt Roth for Earthjustice)
Press Release January 14, 2025

Advocates Condemn Washington Gas Lawsuit Against Maryland’s Clean Building Standards

The lawsuit seeks to undermine the state’s efforts to cut emissions, boost energy efficiency, and reduce air pollution

An outside unit to a heat pump system outside a home. (Michael Penn for Earthjustice)
From the Experts January 9, 2025

Pilot Project Encouraging Building Electrification Proves Popular in Washington State, Saving Customers Money While Helping Meet Climate Goals

Results from the pilot show strong customer interest in shifting away from fossils fuels toward electrification.

In the News: Tampa Bay Times January 2, 2025

Tampa Electric, Duke seek big bill increases to pay for 2024 hurricanes

Bradley Marshall, Attorney, Florida Office, Earthjustice: “At a time when Florida’s utilities are being authorized ever-higher profits, we think they should share some of the burden of these ever-increasing and more intense storms. It shouldn’t just be on hardworking Florida families to cover the cost.”

Students march down Willamette Street in March in protest of NW Natural's effort to roll back the natural gas ban in new homes in Eugene. The Eugene City Council repealed the ban in July. (Chris Pietsch / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Article December 16, 2024

Oregon Energy Victory Saves Consumers Millions, Makes Climate Progress

A new ruling will lower Oregon energy users’ bills and curb a utility’s deceptive practices.

Earthjustice attorney Yasmine Agelidis speaks at a rally for electric school buses outside the Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters. The event was organized by the Los Angeles County Electric Truck and Bus Coalition. (Hannah Benet for Earthjustice)
Article November 6, 2024

There’s Still Hope on Climate

Earthjustice’s push for progress in the states and internationally means we can still make environmental progress.

NW Natural was one of the fossil fuel companies protested against during a Portland Youth Climate Strike march in Portland, Oregon on May 20, 2022. (Nick Cunningham / DeSmog.com)
Press Release: Victory October 25, 2024

Oregon Regulators Help Curb Spiking Energy Bills by Phasing Out Gas Subsidies and Removing $13.7 Million in Overcharges

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