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Clean energy across America
Millions of Americans are building a cleaner, healthier energy future, one household at a time.
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NEW: Millions of Americans in all 50 states have incorporated clean energy tools such as solar panels and electric vehicles into their daily lives. Our new data dashboard w/ @EnvAm takes a deep dive into who is adopting clean energy and where. frontiergroup.org/resources/cl...
Federal tax credits are going away, but the sun isn’t setting on solar energy. There are opportunities across the nation to generate clean power in our own communities, on buildings such as schools. frontiergroup.org/articles/u-s...
More schools are going solar. We're all reaping the benefits.
Schools in every state could benefit from considering solar energy projects. “Going solar” creates healthier air and generates financial benefits.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Federal tax credits are going away, but the sun isn’t setting on solar energy. There are opportunities across the nation to generate clean power in our own communities, on buildings such as schools. frontiergroup.org/articles/u-s...
In Pennsylvania, school solar power has more than tripled over the last decade – reducing air pollution and often saving money for schools. With power costs on the rise, governments should help more schools follow their lead. #solarschools frontiergroup.org/articles/u-s...
More schools are going solar. We're all reaping the benefits.
Schools in every state could benefit from considering solar energy projects. “Going solar” creates healthier air and generates financial benefits.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
In Pennsylvania, school solar power has more than tripled over the last decade – reducing air pollution and often saving money for schools. With power costs on the rise, governments should help more schools follow their lead. #solarschools frontiergroup.org/articles/u-s...
Installing solar panels on U.S. school rooftops helps clean our air. Often, it can also help schools save money. In Pennsylvania, solar on schools could reduce emissions by as much as taking roughly 300,000 cars off the road and save schools $342 million. frontiergroup.org/articles/u-s...
More schools are going solar. We're all reaping the benefits.
Schools in every state could benefit from considering solar energy projects. “Going solar” creates healthier air and generates financial benefits.
frontiergroup.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Installing solar panels on U.S. school rooftops helps clean our air. Often, it can also help schools save money. In Pennsylvania, solar on schools could reduce emissions by as much as taking roughly 300,000 cars off the road and save schools $342 million. frontiergroup.org/articles/u-s...
Schools spend around $8 billion on energy costs each year – their second-largest cost after salaries. Solar panels can help prevent those costs from rising unpredictably in the years to come. Our latest article has more. frontiergroup.org/articles/u-s...
More schools are going solar. We're all reaping the benefits.
Schools in every state could benefit from considering solar energy projects. “Going solar” creates healthier air and generates financial benefits.
frontiergroup.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Schools spend around $8 billion on energy costs each year – their second-largest cost after salaries. Solar panels can help prevent those costs from rising unpredictably in the years to come. Our latest article has more. frontiergroup.org/articles/u-s...
By the end of the decade, the electric vehicle batteries retired annually around the world could store enough energy to power over 141,000 American homes for a year. We shouldn’t let that potential go to waste. frontiergroup.org/articles/tra...
Trash to treasure: Giving EV batteries a second life
When EV batteries retire from the road, their useful lives aren’t quite over. Companies are showing us that these batteries can continue contributing to a clean energy future.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
By the end of the decade, the electric vehicle batteries retired annually around the world could store enough energy to power over 141,000 American homes for a year. We shouldn’t let that potential go to waste. frontiergroup.org/articles/tra...
Recycling old EV batteries is great, but a better option is to keep them in use to store clean energy for use on the grid. Some companies and states are showing the way forward.
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Trash to treasure: Giving EV batteries a second life
When EV batteries retire from the road, their useful lives aren’t quite over. Companies are showing us that these batteries can continue contributing to a clean energy future.
frontiergroup.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Recycling old EV batteries is great, but a better option is to keep them in use to store clean energy for use on the grid. Some companies and states are showing the way forward.
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Untreated sewage flowed into Camden County, NJ, waterways on an average of 76 days a year from 2016-2024, making rivers unsafe for recreation. Our new interactive map with shows where these overflows occurred: frontiergroup.org/resources/se...
Sewage pollution in the Philadelphia-Camden region
The Philadelphia-Camden area has made progress towards cleaner water, but on far too many days, wastewater systems still pour huge volumes of raw sewage and runoff pollution into local rivers and cree...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Untreated sewage flowed into Camden County, NJ, waterways on an average of 76 days a year from 2016-2024, making rivers unsafe for recreation. Our new interactive map with shows where these overflows occurred: frontiergroup.org/resources/se...
Philadelphia is making slow progress at reducing the sewer overflows that pollute local waterways. Pollution per inch of rainfall has increased in recent years. See our full analysis with PennEnvironment at frontiergroup.org/resources/se...
November 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Philadelphia is making slow progress at reducing the sewer overflows that pollute local waterways. Pollution per inch of rainfall has increased in recent years. See our full analysis with PennEnvironment at frontiergroup.org/resources/se...
Did you know that more than 3 million households and businesses choose to pay more on their electricity bills in order to buy clean energy? It’s one of many signs of public support for, and investment in, clean energy. Our new dashboard has more: frontiergroup.org/resources/cl...
November 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Did you know that more than 3 million households and businesses choose to pay more on their electricity bills in order to buy clean energy? It’s one of many signs of public support for, and investment in, clean energy. Our new dashboard has more: frontiergroup.org/resources/cl...
NEW: Millions of Americans in all 50 states have incorporated clean energy tools such as solar panels and electric vehicles into their daily lives. Our new data dashboard w/ @EnvAm takes a deep dive into who is adopting clean energy and where. frontiergroup.org/resources/cl...
Clean energy across America
Millions of Americans are building a cleaner, healthier energy future, one household at a time.
frontiergroup.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
NEW: Millions of Americans in all 50 states have incorporated clean energy tools such as solar panels and electric vehicles into their daily lives. Our new data dashboard w/ @EnvAm takes a deep dive into who is adopting clean energy and where. frontiergroup.org/resources/cl...
TOMORROW: The growth of clean energy is often measured in megawatts. But it can also be measured in people - the rising number of Americans incorporating clen energy into their daily lives.
Look for our new dashboard with state-by-state data on clean energy adoption.
Look for our new dashboard with state-by-state data on clean energy adoption.
November 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
TOMORROW: The growth of clean energy is often measured in megawatts. But it can also be measured in people - the rising number of Americans incorporating clen energy into their daily lives.
Look for our new dashboard with state-by-state data on clean energy adoption.
Look for our new dashboard with state-by-state data on clean energy adoption.
Rising electricity demand, including for data centers, is increasing our reliance on fossil fuels – putting our health and climate at risk. Here are some of the power plants, once scheduled to retire, that are now being kept open due to rising demand. 🧵 frontiergroup.org/articles/dat...
Data center energy use is giving old, dirty power plants a new lease on life
The closures of 34 fossil fuel generators at 15 power plants have been postponed, in part to fuel the U.S. data center boom.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Rising electricity demand, including for data centers, is increasing our reliance on fossil fuels – putting our health and climate at risk. Here are some of the power plants, once scheduled to retire, that are now being kept open due to rising demand. 🧵 frontiergroup.org/articles/dat...
50 years ago, American homes were energy hogs -- full of inefficient appliances, leaky windows and poorly insulated walls. Today, thanks to efficiency standards and incentives, we're using less energy - and reaping huge benefits. Here's how: 🧵
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October 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
50 years ago, American homes were energy hogs -- full of inefficient appliances, leaky windows and poorly insulated walls. Today, thanks to efficiency standards and incentives, we're using less energy - and reaping huge benefits. Here's how: 🧵
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Energy efficiency has made American life cleaner, healthier and more affordable. Now is not the time to reverse course – our new article explains why. frontiergroup.org/resources/ho...
How energy efficiency benefits Americans
The typical American home uses about a third less energy than in 1980. The benefits of that shift - in cleaner air and consumer savings - are overwhelming.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Energy efficiency has made American life cleaner, healthier and more affordable. Now is not the time to reverse course – our new article explains why. frontiergroup.org/resources/ho...
Americans would have spent $800 million more on their energy bills in 2014 if it weren’t for energy efficiency measures. Going backwards on efficiency hurts us all – our new article shows why. frontiergroup.org/resources/ho...
How energy efficiency benefits Americans
The typical American home uses about a third less energy than in 1980. The benefits of that shift - in cleaner air and consumer savings - are overwhelming.
frontiergroup.org
October 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Americans would have spent $800 million more on their energy bills in 2014 if it weren’t for energy efficiency measures. Going backwards on efficiency hurts us all – our new article shows why. frontiergroup.org/resources/ho...
From the Mid-Atlantic to the Southeast, the Midwest to the Mountain West, dirty power plants are being kept open to fuel the data center boom. Our new article has the details. frontiergroup.org/articles/dat...
Data center energy use is giving old, dirty power plants a new lease on life
The closures of 34 fossil fuel generators at 15 power plants have been postponed, in part to fuel the U.S. data center boom.
frontiergroup.org
October 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
From the Mid-Atlantic to the Southeast, the Midwest to the Mountain West, dirty power plants are being kept open to fuel the data center boom. Our new article has the details. frontiergroup.org/articles/dat...
Every year, billions of dollars are spent on boondoggle highway projects that don't reduce congestion but do harm our health and well-being.
Since 2014, we have documented dozens of such projects. To find out more, check out our newly-updated dashboard. frontiergroup.org/resources/hi...
Since 2014, we have documented dozens of such projects. To find out more, check out our newly-updated dashboard. frontiergroup.org/resources/hi...
Highway Boondoggles
Year after year, state and local governments propose billions of dollars’ worth of new and expanded highways that often do little to reduce congestion or address real transportation challenges, while ...
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October 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Every year, billions of dollars are spent on boondoggle highway projects that don't reduce congestion but do harm our health and well-being.
Since 2014, we have documented dozens of such projects. To find out more, check out our newly-updated dashboard. frontiergroup.org/resources/hi...
Since 2014, we have documented dozens of such projects. To find out more, check out our newly-updated dashboard. frontiergroup.org/resources/hi...
America can ill afford to fritter away tax dollars on wasteful and damaging highway projects – yet such projects are often first in line for public money. To find out about projects in your area, check out our newly updated Highway Boondoggles dashboard. frontiergroup.org/resources/hi...
Highway Boondoggles
Year after year, state and local governments propose billions of dollars’ worth of new and expanded highways that often do little to reduce congestion or address real transportation challenges, while ...
frontiergroup.org
October 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
America can ill afford to fritter away tax dollars on wasteful and damaging highway projects – yet such projects are often first in line for public money. To find out about projects in your area, check out our newly updated Highway Boondoggles dashboard. frontiergroup.org/resources/hi...
Fossil fuel power plants across the U.S. are getting a new lease on life due to energy demand from data centers. We identified nearly 16,500 MW of capacity at U.S. power plants that will be kept open longer than originally planned. frontiergroup.org/articles/dat...
Data center energy use is giving old, dirty power plants a new lease on life
The closures of 34 fossil fuel generators at 15 power plants have been postponed, in part to fuel the U.S. data center boom.
frontiergroup.org
October 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Fossil fuel power plants across the U.S. are getting a new lease on life due to energy demand from data centers. We identified nearly 16,500 MW of capacity at U.S. power plants that will be kept open longer than originally planned. frontiergroup.org/articles/dat...
Fall is here, which means it's time to start prepping your home for colder days ahead. Check out the Environment America Winterization Resource Guide for DIY solutions and energy efficiency tips to reduce your environmental impact and save money this winter. environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
Winterization Resource Guide
DIY, low-tech solutions and larger investments in energy-efficient technologies can help keep you cozy this winter while cutting energy waste, reducing pollution and reining in high utility bills.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Fall is here, which means it's time to start prepping your home for colder days ahead. Check out the Environment America Winterization Resource Guide for DIY solutions and energy efficiency tips to reduce your environmental impact and save money this winter. environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
Wondering what “lumens,” “Kelvin” and “color-rendering index” mean on the package of LED light bulbs? We explain what all these metrics are and how they can help you select the right energy-efficient lightbulbs for your home. frontiergroup.org/resources/bu...
Buying LED bulbs: What to look for
To get the right efficient lighting for your home, you’ll need to know how to pick the right brightness, color and bulb type from among the many LED options available.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Wondering what “lumens,” “Kelvin” and “color-rendering index” mean on the package of LED light bulbs? We explain what all these metrics are and how they can help you select the right energy-efficient lightbulbs for your home. frontiergroup.org/resources/bu...
Want to help the environment this winter *and* reduce your utility bills? Home weatherization is a great solution, and this new guide from our friends at Environment America can help you get started:
environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
Winterization Resource Guide
DIY, low-tech solutions and larger investments in energy-efficient technologies can help keep you cozy this winter while cutting energy waste, reducing pollution and reining in high utility bills.
environmentamerica.org
September 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Want to help the environment this winter *and* reduce your utility bills? Home weatherization is a great solution, and this new guide from our friends at Environment America can help you get started:
environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
Befuddled by all the options and possibilities when you shop for LED lightbulbs? Turn to our updated guide that will help you understand how to pick the right brightness and color for your home: frontiergroup.org/resources/bu...
Buying LED bulbs: What to look for
To get the right efficient lighting for your home, you’ll need to know how to pick the right brightness, color and bulb type from among the many LED options available.
frontiergroup.org
September 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Befuddled by all the options and possibilities when you shop for LED lightbulbs? Turn to our updated guide that will help you understand how to pick the right brightness and color for your home: frontiergroup.org/resources/bu...
THURSDAY @ 1 p.m. ET: Join @frontiertony.bsky.social, as well as Green America and Green Century Funds to learn how your financial choices can contribute to a cleaner environment. Register at the link below. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Greening Your Finances: Encore Edition. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join Green America and Green Century to find out how you can support climate action through your finances: banking, credit cards, insurance and investing. Learn about community development banks and c...
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September 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
THURSDAY @ 1 p.m. ET: Join @frontiertony.bsky.social, as well as Green America and Green Century Funds to learn how your financial choices can contribute to a cleaner environment. Register at the link below. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Transportation planners have long assumed that Americans drive more miles per person every year. However, residents in 14 states drove less in 2023 on average than they did in 1996. Read about how Washington State and others have curbed growth in driving. frontiergroup.org/resources/wh...
Updated: Less driving is possible
Residents of several states and cities have driven fewer miles on average in recent years than they did two decades ago. This decline suggests that Americans’ high levels of driving are not inevitable...
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September 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Transportation planners have long assumed that Americans drive more miles per person every year. However, residents in 14 states drove less in 2023 on average than they did in 1996. Read about how Washington State and others have curbed growth in driving. frontiergroup.org/resources/wh...