Media Releases
RELEASE: Most of the world says ‘farewell’ to fluorescents
Scores of governments agree at global conference to phase out all fluorescent lighting by 2027
Legislature considers emissions cuts in large buildings
Massachusetts state legislature considers bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from large residential and commercial buildings by making them more energy-efficient.
Renewables on the rise in Massachusetts: solar grew nine-fold over past decade
Newly updated interactive dashboard allows users to explore dramatic clean energy growth in Massachusetts and nation
Coalition welcomes furnace efficiency standards
Consumer, energy efficiency, environmental, and utility stakeholders welcomed a significantly strengthened federal efficiency standard for home furnaces announced by the Department of Energy on Friday.
Broad coalition of groups urges Energy Department to finalize water heater efficiency standards
Consumer, climate, and health advocates called on the U.S. Department of Energy to promptly finalize water heater efficiency standards.
Updated 2023 mid-hurricane season resource guide: data, resources & interview opportunities
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30. This resource guide can help members of the media cover it more thoroughly and accurately.
Environment America launches campaign urging FedEx to ‘go solar’
Shipping giant’s 5,000+ facilities boast hundreds of millions of square feet of rooftop space that could harness renewable energy from the sun
2023 Wildfire Season coverage guide: data, resources and interview opportunities
The Public Interest Network (which includes PIRG, Environment America and state groups in often-impacted Western and Southwestern states including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas and Washington) is sharing information to help contextualize the major environmental, health and consumer concerns posed by the wildfires that will inevitably come this summer.
Massachusetts should be the next state to commit to 100% clean energy, advocates say
Environmental, health, and business leaders joined elected officials at the State House Tuesday to announce a renewed push for legislation that would transition Massachusetts to 100% clean energy, from sources like the sun and the wind.