The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently filed the regulations needed to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) regulations. As we’ve written before, these regulations are crucial for Massachusetts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030. Now, there’s a chance for YOU to support these key rules, either by testifying in person before DEP on January 30 or submitting written comments by February 9. Here’s all you need to know to act.
Massachusetts Residents: Take Action for Clean Cars!
Posted by Anna Vanderspek on Saturday, January 21, 2023 @ 07:00 AM
Tags: Energy policy & advocacy, Massachusetts, Electric vehicles/Transportation, Action Alert
Take Action On Rhode Island’s 2022 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan
Posted by Amanda Barker on Thursday, November 10, 2022 @ 04:14 PM
Rhode Island’s Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (EC4)needs your input on their draft chapters of the 2022 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan: Priority Actions within the Electric, Transportation, and Thermal Sectors. Comments are due by December 2nd. You can access the draft chapters here.
Tags: Energy policy & advocacy, Climate change, Action Alert
Why We Support the Fair Share Amendment
Posted by Anna Vanderspek on Monday, October 17, 2022 @ 12:34 PM
Green Energy Consumers is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, which means we cannot support or endorse a candidate running for public office in an election. However, we can – and do – support policy proposals, including ones being decided via a ballot question in an election. This fall, we urge you to VOTE YES on Question 1, the Fair Share Amendment. We see it as an important tool in the toolbox in the race to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s why.
Tags: Energy policy & advocacy, Massachusetts, Electric vehicles/Transportation, Action Alert
Take Action on Massachusetts’ 2050 Climate Plan
Posted by Larry Chretien & Anna Vanderspek on Saturday, October 15, 2022 @ 10:00 AM
Once again, Massachusetts is working on a clean energy and climate plan – this time for 2050 – and your input is needed by October 21.
Tags: Energy policy & advocacy, Massachusetts, Climate change, Action Alert