As PJM, the regional grid operator, holds their annual conference in Baltimore, lawmakers and advocates and calling for major reforms to protect ratepayers from rising energy costs.
Earlier today, 60+ Pennsylvania organizations released a joint letter backing HB 1842, a bill to authorize community solar☀️👏
Check it out, and join us in calling for a cleaner, more equitable future!
Big thanks to champs @RepSchweyer & @SenatorRBrown
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It's time to empower Pennsylvania with clean energy.
20 organizations across the state have joined together to launch https://t.co/Y3Xb7hTBoX, advocating for a community solar program that puts people first. Check it out!
Special shoutout to the dedicated elected officials who turned out to advocate on behalf of their constituents and the planet. We see you, @RepRabb and @SenatorSaval!
Standing room only at the public hearing about PECO’s Default Service Plan (the energy mix that serves most local ratepayers, including myself).
More evidence that our region cares deeply about advancing affordable renewable energy for all, protecting ratepayers in the process!
Passing #SolarForSchools will accelerate community-centered clean energy deployment, while helping kids & school districts across the state. It’s a slam dunk for PA!
@votesolar is proud to stand with @RepFiedler, friends, and allies in support of this important legislation!
We’ve heard from @CMThomasPHL, @RuePhilaCouncil, and Councilmember Squilla. @PFTLocal3 President Jerry Jordan says #SolarforSchools is an example of “city and state leaders united in a cause that will benefit all of us, and most importantly, our children.”
Happening right now! Community, labor, and environmental leaders in PA are announcing an 11-bill package to build a worker-first clean energy future.
Investing in a clean energy future means investing in Pennsylvanians 👏👏👏
Our Blue-Green Caucus press conference is on! We’re announcing an 11-bill package to tackle climate change while creating union jobs to create a #BlueGreenFuture together. 👷♀️🌱
Watch live: https://t.co/fXiJ3h0kso
As we speak, Rep. Peter Schweyer is talking about the importance of authorizing community solar in PA by passing House Bill 1842, leveraging federal investments to expand access to clean energy for all. Thank you, for your leadership, @RepSchweyer!
On April 13, join the NJ Climate Action Gathering to build new relationships, share skills and knowledge, and step into action to win a just transition off of fossil fuels! All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event! RSVP: https://t.co/mOQAyBvtdS
Standing room only in this morning's NJ Senate Environment & Energy committee meeting!
Two of the critical bills that advanced were 1) supporting grid modernization in order to enable a clean energy transition and 2) a BIG DEAL bill to reach 100% clean energy by 2035. (1/🧵)
This inclusion is entirely due to the tireless work of environmental justice leaders, especially folks at @NJEJAlliance and @IronboundCC. And while the bill isn't perfect, including co-pollutants in the definition of clean energy will undoubtedly save lives.
There's more work to be done around advancing in-state clean energy and jobs, and closing loopholes (especially around defining "de minimis" pollution, and ensuring meaningful penalties for environmental permit violations) but this is a big step.
Have experience with federal grants and environmental justice? We would love to talk with you! We're seeking a full-time Federal Grants Navigator to identify and access public grant funding opportunities to strengthen the capacity of underserved communities in Appalachia.
A people-first clean energy future means community benefits at every level: good jobs, affordable energy, and clean air.
Great to see NJ partners leading expanding access with community solar job training!
PA, let's join the party and pass @RepSchweyer's Community Solar bill 🎉
Community solar creates pathways to family sustaining jobs in clean energy.
Many thanks -- and congratulations -- to @IronboundCC for hosting a successful STEP-UP solar installation training session this week!
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