SACRAMENTO, CA — On Monday, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) reported that the value of investments it classifies as climate solutions reached $71 billion as of June 30, 2026, up from $59.7 billion a year earlier. The increase brings the nation’s largest public pension fund closer to its … [continued]
EAST HAMPTON, Connecticut — On Saturday, November 7, Sierra Club Connecticut supporters, other community groups, and allies walked for four hours across seven miles from Hurd State Park to Eversource Headquarters in East Hampton to protest the utility’s proposed Southeast Resilience Pipeline. Fifty people attended the Walk to Stop the SERPent … [continued]
Senate Must Allow for an Open Amendment Process Washington, DC — In the continued rush to hold a vote during the lame duck session on the “Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026”, the senators crafting the bill released a manager’s amendment on Saturday. The Senate has scheduled a … [continued]
TAMPA, Fla. — On Thursday, November 5, Sierra Club Florida and partner organizations hosted “Power & Perspectives: The Energy Dialogue,” a community town hall addressing TECO bill increases and the need for local utility accountability. Over 25 people attended the event featuring a panel of Sierra Club, Food & Water … [continued]
Democrats have been given a mandate to fight for a better deal for the American people. Washington, DC — In the wake of this week’s overwhelming blue wave election, the Senate may still take a vote during the lame duck session on the “Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of … [continued]
Phoenix — Come January, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) will be bi-partisan as two Democrats, Clara Pratte and Jonathon Hill, have been elected to the ACC. They will be joining current Republican commissioners Lea Márquez Peterson, Rachel Walden, and René Lopez. The election comes as the Commission is considering rate … [continued]
Health advocates, environmental groups, heat pump installers, local electeds celebrate decision as. SAN FRANCISCO — The Bay Area Air District voted today to move forward with the strongest clean appliance standards in the nation, putting millions of Bay Area homes on a path to switch from gas water heaters to zero-emission alternatives. … [continued]
Washington, DC — As Democrats regain control of the US House of Representatives and the US Senate, the Sierra Club today released a new legislative policy blueprint for the incoming Congress that will deliver for the American people by addressing the affordability crisis, holding polluters accountable, preserving our public lands, and … [continued]
Democrats must seize on this opportunity to take ambitious action for the climate and our democracy. Washington, DC — While votes are still being counted, election officials have called enough races that it’s clear that Democrats have retaken the US House of Representatives and are expected to retake the Senate. … [continued]
PHOENIX — Arizona utilities Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) and Arizona Public Service (APS) filed their 2026 Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) on Friday that evaluate how utilities will obtain energy for the next 15 years. While their plans include new renewable energy and storage, they continue to spend on fossil … [continued]
