National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL)

The National Environmental Caucus is a peer network and resource hub for state legislators from both major parties working on environmental solutions.

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

#BREAKING: A bipartisan group of legislators from 43 states and territories is urging @USDA to not rescind the “Roadless Rule,” which has protected nearly 60M acres of National Forest System lands across 37 states. Read the letter: https://t.co/9hbhpUORtH

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

At #ClimateWeekNYC, NCEL & @DorisDukeFdn brought together forestry practitioners, policymakers, and researchers for an exciting working session on climate-smart forestry. We explored what’s working, where gaps remain, and how states can turn innovative ideas into solutions.

[Senator David Watters @SenDavidWatters]

Great to be at NYC Climate week, Climate Policy Receipts: How States are Delivering on Affordability,” with @SamEBEnergy and @billmckibben. @ncelenviro #NHPolitics @Nature_NH @CleanEnergyNH

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

NCEL co-hosted a #ClimateWeekNYC Happy Hour last night with @EvergreenAction, @clicab_edu, @DataProgress, and 1.5 Climate Strategies — spotlighting tangible state solutions for addressing energy affordability and climate impacts.

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

NCEL will be at #ClimateWeekNYC! We'll be joining partners such as @EvergreenAction, @clicab_edu, @DataProgress, 1.5 Climate, @DorisDukeFdn, and @ElectricInno for conversations on how states can lead the way on climate-smart policies! Stay tuned for more!

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

More than 200 lawmakers from 44 states & territories came together in Chicago for NCEL’s largest National Forum yet! From energy affordability and data centers to biodiversity, resilience & housing, lawmakers shared ideas and built solutions! Learn more: https://t.co/xTrSZ1dhEY

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

🏆 Congratulations to the #NCEL2026 award winners: New Mexico State Representative Andrea Romero, Mississippi State Senator Hillman Frazier, and Illinois State Senator Laura Fine.

Thank you for cultivating a healthy and resilient future! https://t.co/jG3lmcRlbf

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

This week at #NCEL2026, over 200 state legislators are gathering to explore lasting solutions for our communities and environment! 🌿

From biodiversity and energy affordability to transit and public health, lawmakers are turning big ideas into action. 🤝

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

The #NCEL2026 National Forum is underway in Chicago! Day 1 featured learning tracks on nature-based solutions, the grid, and One Health. We then hosted an outdoor activity focused on active transit, followed by our opening reception. Forum weekend, here we come!

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

Exploring Chicago at the #NCEL2026 National Forum! We discussed active transit and then toured Chicago's roads, trails, and waterfront as a blueprint for climate-ready communities!

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

#BREAKING: State legislators from 10 states are calling on @FERC to ensure states have a meaningful voice in @pjminterconnect governance. Spearheaded by @LCharkoudian
Read the letter: https://t.co/9ZJhbhxJ6F

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

⚡️ NCEL is thrilled to announce the release of our new Energy Affordability Briefing Book! Explore the new resource to learn how states can lower energy bills today while building a more affordable and resilient energy system: https://t.co/5tpsNomMML

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

In April, Georgia passed S.B. 478, which would have expanded funding for land conservation and outdoor access infrastructure. Learn more in NCEL’s Policy Update: https://t.co/9jG5VSvnYb

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

Washington state just created the Washington Electric Transmission Authority (WETA) — a new public body to plan, site, and fund critical energy transmission. As grid demand rises, states are stepping up.

🔌 Learn more: https://t.co/2gHII4EJQw

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

As federal vehicle emissions authority weakens, states are turning to indirect source rules (ISRs). These regulations hold high-traffic facilities, such as warehouses, accountable for the vehicle emissions they generate. Learn more: https://t.co/LsForNxHYW

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

In April, a bipartisan group of state legislators signed an amicus brief in the Monsanto v. Durnell #SCOTUS case. At stake? Whether federal law preempts states from imposing failure-to-warn product liability on pesticide companies. More on pesticides here: https://t.co/324pTrotFj

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

Happy #EndangeredSpeciesDay! 🌿 Maryland recently took a nation-leading step to protect wildlife in response to proposed rollbacks to the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Learn more in NCEL's latest Policy Update: https://t.co/MU71g0mxy4

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

With increasing climate risk, states are transforming insurance from uncertainty to a tool for community resilience. States ask that insurers share ways to decrease disaster risk and offer discounts for actions that mitigate household risk.

Learn more: https://t.co/G5eTKrCiw1

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

��� With electricity bills rising nationwide, Virginia tackled energy affordability head-on in 2026 with policies related to data centers, rooftop solar, energy efficiency, grid modernization, battery storage, and more. Check out NCEL's blog to learn more: https://t.co/lAm3cxo5qG

[National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL) @necleaders]

#BREAKING: State legislators from 30 states are urging the @EPA to keep federal Clean Air Act protections for pyrolysis — a plastic "chemical recycling" process linked to toxic air pollutants. Led by @SydneyJordanMN & @SollmanJaneen

Read the letter: https://t.co/ukBl9ZJdYG