renewable energy

78 Organizations Support Maryland's Reclaim Renewable Energy Act

February 20, 2025 | By Jennifer Kunze

Today, we're testifying in support of HB220/SB10, the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act - long-overdue environmental justice legislation to stop subsidizing trash incinerators as "renewable energy." Check out this testimony signed by 78 organizations, download our technical testimony for more policy details, and contact your legislators to support the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act today!

People rallying in front of the MD State House, some wearing gas masks, with signs like "Burning trash is not clean energy," "clean air is a human right," and "people over profit."

UPDATED: 87 Groups Agree: Burning Trash is Not Clean Energy!

January 25, 2024 | By Jennifer Kunze

87 organizations urge Maryland's Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee to pass the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act (HB166/SB146) to stop wasting Maryland residents’ money and make more funding available for real renewable energy - at no additional cost to the state budget.

Meet Sharod Blizzard—CT's Energy Justice Organizer!

December 4, 2023 | By Anne Hulick

We’re thrilled to have Sharod join the Clean Water Action team!

Image of Sharod Blizzard Clean Water Action Energy Justice Organizer

Why We Need a Zero Carbon Renovation Fund - An Interview with Mary Wambui

July 13, 2023 | By Laura Spark

Clean Water Action is one of 180 housing, community, and climate organizations asking the Massachusetts Legislature to create a Zero Carbon Renovation Fund - $300 million to support “deep energy retrofits” of housing, schools, and institutional buildings.

Our Clean Water Priorities in the 2023 MD Legislative Session

January 7, 2023 | By Emily Ranson and Jennifer Kunze

Maryland's 2023 legislative session has begun! For 90 days stretching until April 10, advocates across Maryland will be busily at work passing legislation through the House and Senate and to the desk of our new Governor Moore. Here are the top bills that we'll be prioritizing at Clean Water Action and how you can take action - we can't do it without you!

Clean Water 50 Stories: Emily Rochon

March 17, 2022 | By Jenny Vickers

Meet Emily Rochon, a true force of nature helping to lead the way for a clean energy future. Emily has played important roles in the clean energy industry, advancing solar and offshore wind projects -- and she got her start as a climate organizer for Clean Water Action in Rhode Island. Emily's story is one of many we will feature throughout our 50th anniversary year, lifting up our history and the people along the way who have contributed to our legacy and created impact. Emily inspires us, and we bet she will you inspire you too!