What we accomplished together in 2024
Thanks to our supporters, we won significant victories for wildlife and the climate this year.
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.
The Latest on Milestones
What I learned through my Environment Washington internship
Environment Washington’s 2024 Legislative Recap
Updates
Solar power nation’s second-largest electricity source for 5 hours
Global solar capacity on cusp of producing enough electricity to power 100 million average US households
Renewable energy provides more than 30% of nation’s electricity
Featured Resources
Timeline of clean water milestones
Milestones: America’s streams regain protection
Milestones: A race to protect Mass. rivers is won
Milestones: NJ’s ‘polluters’ playground’ exposed
The Latest
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.
2023 Legislative Wins and Missed Opportunities
Celebrating wins on plastic reduction, orca protection and climate, and reflecting on missed opportunities from Washington's 2023 legislative session.
