Milestones
Milestones we’ve shared on the path to a greener future.
Cleaner air to breathe and cleaner water to drink. Cleaner energy to power our lives and a more livable climate for our children and their children. A greater abundance of open spaces and wildlife. These are among the milestones that our staff, members and supporters have achieved on the path to a greener, healthier future.
Featured Resources
Milestones: America’s streams regain protection
Milestones: A race to protect Mass. rivers is won
Milestones: NJ’s ‘polluters’ playground’ exposed
The Latest
Renewable energy provides more than 30% of nation’s electricity
Wind and solar energy grew in first 4 months of 2024, while dirty energy sources declined
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department announces national definition of a zero emissions building
Guideline will help contractors build quality, energy-efficient buildings for millions of Americans
U.S. surpasses five million solar installations
Residential solar systems make up 97 percent of solar installations in the United States.
Statement: Fed govt. approves nation’s largest wind farm off Virginia’s coast
The U.S. Department of the Interior approved Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. The 176 turbines are expected to produce enough electricity to power 660,000 homes.
New analysis: Clean and renewable energy booms nationwide, but Alaska lags behind
Interactive dashboard allows users to explore clean energy growth in Alaska and nation over the past decade, analysis puts Alaska behind national pace for solar, wind and efficiency growth