Energy Efficiency

The Latest On: Energy Efficiency

February 23, 2016 | Press Release: Victory

New York PSC Denies Expensive Cayuga Power Repowering Application

Decision saves ratepayers millions of dollars and sets stage for end of coal-burning

December 14, 2015 | Article

Double Counting Renewable Energy Is Not Twice as Nice Under Washington’s Renewable Portfolio Standard

A state court judge has ruled that renewable energy credits can’t be sold and used by multiple utilities under Washington state's renewable portfolio standard.

November 12, 2015 | Article

Victory in New Mexico Stops Latest Case of Solar Discrimination

Faced with declining sales and increasing renewable energy usage, many utilities are taking aim at rooftop solar.

November 2, 2015 | Article

Florida Power and Light Wants Expensive Boondoggle

Florida Power and Light is trying to get its customers to foot the bill for an expensive and unnecessary power plant near Lake Okeechobee.

September 11, 2015 | Article

Attacks on Solar Power Aren't off to a Good Start

A diverse coalition of community, environmental and renewable energy industry organizations are fighting to keep solar power affordable and economically competitive against heavily subsidized fossil fuels.

August 25, 2015 | Article

EPA's Common-Sense Climate Measure: Fix Methane Leaks

Last week, the U.S. EPA proposed the first national standards to limit methane pollution from the oil and gas sector.

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.