Updates

  • Philadelphia Inquirer: Pa. needs help on climate change. RGGI is one solution.

    In other states, many electric bills have actually gone down since joining this program.

    by Derek Green
    Published May 5, 2021
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    Pennsylvania is on the edge of new innovations in how we address climate change. For far too long, we have lagged behind neighboring states who have entered into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Now, after over a year of listening to stakeholders and policy experts, the state Department of Environmental Protection is about to release its final rule that would allow our Commonwealth to participate in this successful interstate program. I urge all Pennsylvanians to support our entrance into RGGI so that our communities can finally reap the health and economic benefits that this initiative has to offer.

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  • Nuclear Power is Vital

    Why is nuclear power a vital part of Pennsylvania's clean energy mix? Watch this video to find out.

  • POLL: PA Voters Voice Concern About Climate Change Impact

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    March 25, 2021

    SEVEN OF TEN PA VOTERS – INCLUDING CRITICAL ‘SWING’ VOTERS – VOICE CONCERN ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTING THEIR CHILDREN

    They support state assistance for communities impacted by loss of fossil-fuel energy production

    Pennsylvanians are climate change ‘activators’; embrace helping one another as Commonwealth transitions to a clean energy economy

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  • Wolf Budget Plan Properly Prioritizes PA Workers & Communities in RGGI Implementation

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    February 4, 2021

    Clean Jobs for Pennsylvania today applauded Governor Tom Wolf for prioritizing Pennsylvania’s workers and communities in detailing how funds for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) should be used. Gov. Wolf this week presented his 2021-22 Budget proposal to the PA General Assembly.

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  • Combating Climate Change

    Here's what our coalition members think local, state, and federal leaders should be doing to combat climate change:

  • CJFP Statement in Favor of Proposed Rulemaking: CO2 Budget Trading Program

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    December 8, 2020

    As a board member of the Clean Jobs for Pennsylvania coalition and a councilman with Carlisle Borough, I give my full, unwavering support to this rulemaking.

    Members at CJFP stand for the creation and preservation of clean energy jobs in the Commonwealth – and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is absolutely critical in achieving those goals.

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  • CJFP Statement in Opposition to House Resolution 1088

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    November 17, 2020

    As leaders of the Clean Jobs for Pennsylvania coalition, we are writing in opposition to House Resolution 1088.

    Our members stand for the creation and preservation of clean energy jobs in the Commonwealth – and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, is absolutely critical in achieving those goals.

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  • 'Clean Jobs for PA' Thanks Gov. Wolf for HB 2025 Veto

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 16, 2021

    On Thursday, Sept. 24, Gov. Wolf vetoed House Bill 2025. In response, leadership from the Clean Jobs for Pennsylvania coalition released the following statement:

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  • Promote Clean Air in Pennsylvania

    The overwhelming majority of Pennsylvanians say that environmental policies that promote clean air are important to them. 

     

  • Clean Air Is Essential

    Pennsylvanians are tired of breathing dirty air...

    That's why there is overwhelming bipartisan support for policies that promote clean air and carbon-free energy.

  • Closing the Gap

    Find out how expanding the use of wind, nuclear, and solar power would help shrink the gap between the cleanest-air and the dirtiest-air neighborhoods.

  • RGGI: Clean Energy, Strong Economy

    Turns out, Pennsylvania doesn’t have to choose between clean energy and a strong economy. With RGGI we can have both.