Statement: Energy bill would wreak havoc on lands, waters and taxpayers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on H.R. 1, a major energy package focused on fossil fuels.
Media Statements
Statement: President Biden announces new monuments, policies to protect more nature
Avi Kwa Ame, Castner Range designations mark progress toward land protection goals
EPA, DOT to increase accountability, safety in wake of Ohio chemical train derailment
Federal government requiring Norfolk Southern to pay for cleanup; new rail safety rules coming
Statement: House bill doubles down on oil drilling
Congress is considering the Strategic Production Response Act, which would require more oil drilling on federal lands and in our oceans.
Statement: Thousands of lives at stake in new soot proposal
A strong soot rule would deliver cleaner air.
Statement: Senate rejects amendment that would speed approval of polluting projects
The legislation from Sen. Manchin would have weakened environmental protections under NEPA.
STATEMENT: Biden administration announces first-ever national building performance standard
Building performance standards will spur federal buildings to use fewer fossil fuels, become more energy-efficient
Statement: Massachusetts advocates celebrate energy efficiency investments with Vice President Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks at a union hall Wednesday announcing federal investments in energy efficiency and other clean energy technologies.
Statement: With Gov. Baker’s signature on climate bill, Massachusetts heeds call for action
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a climate bill into law Thursday that will reduce energy waste and help transition Massachusetts’ buildings and transportation system from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Statement: Legislators, governor should support amended climate bill
The Massachusetts House voted Sunday to approve a revised version of a climate bill, with the Senate expected to act on the bill later in the day.