Energy Efficiency

The Latest On: Energy Efficiency

August 19, 2015 | Article

Maryland Takes the Lead on Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings

In July, thanks to Earthjustice advocacy and a groundbreaking decision from its Public Service Commission, Maryland became one of the nation’s leaders in energy efficiency.

August 6, 2015 | Article

Drought Drains California’s Energy Grid

California’s drought is draining the state’s reservoirs and preventing hydropower from feeding the state’s energy grid, creating an opportunity for cleaner energy sources to take its place.

July 15, 2015 | Press Release: Victory

Court Upholds Colorado’s Renewable Energy Standard

Decision is the first one from an appellate court that squarely addresses the constitutionality of this type of state law

June 16, 2015 | Article

Hawai‘i Vows to Go 100 Percent Renewable by 2045

The most oil-dependent state in the nation sets an ambitious goal to shift completely to solar, wind and other renewable energy by mid-century.

June 8, 2015 | Article

Different Perspectives Unite for a Stronger Clean Power Plan

Earthjustice intern Elaine Lac describes her second day on the job at a Senate advocacy meeting on the Clean Power Plan.

April 15, 2015 | Article

Some Good, Clean Green News

The state’s lawmakers have taken a key step to increasing statewide access to clean energy by passing community solar legislation.

March 19, 2015 | Article

A Word to States: Question Senator McConnell's Climate Advice

The EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan is a turning point for our nation in tackling climate change, yet Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has been advising states to forgo developing their own implementation plans.

March 19, 2015 | Press Release

Earthjustice Applauds President Obama’s Latest Action to Cut Carbon Pollution

Executive Order directs federal agencies to increase the use of renewable energy sources to 25%

March 3, 2015 | Case

Exelon / Pepco Merger Proceeding

Exelon, Pepco Holdings, Inc., Potomac Electric Power Company and Delmarva Power & Light Company are requesting approval for Exelon to exercise “substantial influence over the policies and actions of Pepco and Delmarva Power.” If the acquisition is approved, Exelon will control electric delivery service to approximately 1.97 million Maryland ratepayers.