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Transforming the way we generate energy & power transportation and buildings. #ZeroEmissions, zero excuses. 🌎⚡️☀️ Earthjustice campaign.

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · Nov 18
Hi 👋 We’re Right To Zero, an @earthjustice.bsky.social campaign fighting to clean up climate pollution by electrifying everything in California, New York, and the DMV. Follow for campaign wins, clean energy memes and hot takes on *false solutions*
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ethanelkind.bsky.social Ethan Elkind @ethanelkind.bsky.social · 9h
We have the technology (heat pumps, induction cooktops) to decommission this dangerous and polluting fossil gas infrastructure and avoid threats or worse like these.

It's already cost-effective - we just need the political will to deploy it rapidly.
sfchronicle.com San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 9h
A natural gas leak prompted the evacuation of a high school and surrounding homes and businesses in Alameda as crews worked to fix the leak, officials said.
January 15, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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electrifyny.bsky.social
[email protected] showed real leadership in defending congestion pricing. Now it’s time to bring that same energy to clean trucks! 🚛⚡️

We must protect zero-emission standards and pass the #CleanDeliveriesAct so New Yorkers can breathe easier.

Check out our full statement here: bit.ly/ENYSOTS
January 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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"California’s really moved on. We have a very strong state code now [that’s] pushing buildings to be all-electric." - @missionvespa.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM
righttozero.bsky.social
After today's State of the State @electrifyny.bsky.social is calling on @governor.ny.gov to prioritize clean transportation this year!
earthjustice.org/press/2026/e...
ElectrifyNY Coalition: NY Governor State of the State 2026
It is more important than ever for Governor Hochul to stand up and improve the lives of millions of New Yorkers by accelerating the state’s shift to zero-emission vehicles and reducing the number of d...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Happening now👇
governor.ny.gov Governor Kathy Hochul @governor.ny.gov · 1d
Your family. Your future. My fight.

Join me live at 1:00 pm for my 2026 State of the State address.
January 13, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Have you heard the good news about congestion pricing?
NYC's congestion pricing has been running for a year now. How's it doing?
Kate Slevin joins me to break down the almost unqualified success of the controversial program's first year.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
righttozero.bsky.social
Turns out that electrifying trains leads to better rider experience and more people using public transit 🤩
caltrain.com Caltrain @caltrain.com · 6d
Caltrain recent ridership trend.
January 8, 2026 at 10:24 PM
righttozero.bsky.social
Congestion pricing has been a complete success.
✅ $15 billion raised for transit projects
✅ 40 million fewer vehicles in the congestion relief zone
✅ Traffic delays down
tstc.bsky.social Tri-State Transportation Campaign @tstc.bsky.social · 9d
Happy One-Year Anniversary of Congestion Pricing 🎊

A year ago, New York chose people over traffic. One year later: fewer cars, faster buses, safer streets, and long overdue transit investments are moving forward!

@fundtransitnow.bsky.social #CongestionPricing #CleanAir
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January 8, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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"California is already moving all-electric. This is just a political, fossil fuel attack." - @missionvespa.bsky.social
www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/05/t...
Trump administration sues Morgan Hill, Petaluma over natural gas bans
At the center of the case is whether cities can require new buildings to go all-electric when federal law governs how gas appliances are regulated — a question the government says must be answered …
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January 6, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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earthjustice.org
One year after the start of congestion pricing, traffic jams are less severe, streets are safer, New Yorkers are breathing easier, commute times are improving, and the fees have also generated hundreds of millions of dollars for public transportation projects.
Congestion pricing after one year: How life has changed. (Gift Article)
How life has changed in the New York area, according to data on traffic, transit and the responses of 600 readers.
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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America’s postal service is delivering the gift that keeps on giving: zero-emissions electric vehicles bringing cleaner air to the neighborhoods they operate in
earthjustice.org/article/elec...
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January 5, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Congestion pricing is working. The cameras are staying on.
January 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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davidzipper.bsky.social
Congestion pricing is a heckuva street safety strategy

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
January 5, 2026 at 12:58 PM
righttozero.bsky.social
Maryland residents are saying NO to rushed gas plant projects that pollute communities.

"Reliability shouldn’t come at the expense of communities that are already carrying more than their share of pollution and industrial burden."
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Perryman Residents Push Back on Constellation’s Effort to Rush Gas Project - 3P Protect Perryman Peninsula
Press Release re Constellation Energy urging the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to deny a request for additional time to review proposed energy projects under the state’s new expedited appro...
protectperryman.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Good news! After years of public pressure and Earthjustice litigation, the U.S. Postal Service has rolled out more than 2,600 electric vehicles for mail carriers at 65 sites around the country, delivering cleaner air for our communities. @righttozero.bsky.social
Electric Postal Service Vehicles Deliver Holiday Cheer and Clean Air
EVs are now operating from 65 post offices across the U.S., followed by years of public pressure and Earthjustice litigation.
earthjustice.org
December 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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canarymedia.com
It’s not easy to decarbonize heavy industry. This new report helps manufacturers decide the best place to start.
Electrifying these factories could cut a gigaton of CO2 pollution
The U.S. industrial sector relies on gas-fired boilers to make heat. A new report shows how manufacturers can electrify and decarbonize, starting now.
www.canarymedia.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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lasmogguy.bsky.social Adrian Martinez @lasmogguy.bsky.social · 23d
Mailing some holiday cards. I love this stamp … I’m going to name it “Electric Long Life Vehicle with Dude Sending Mail From the Sewer.”
December 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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In case you missed the good news, NY just got rid of an unfair rule that will save New Yorkers ~$600 million a year on costly gas pipelines.

Thank you @governor.ny.gov for delivering on your affordability promise to New Yorkers.
earthjustice.org/press/2025/n...
New York Becomes the Latest State to Eliminate 100-Foot Gas Line Rule After Years of Advocacy
Ending the unfair policy will save New Yorkers nearly $600 million a year on costly gas pipelines
earthjustice.org
December 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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"Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to eliminate the '100-foot-rule' for new natural gas hookups that costs New Yorkers hundreds of millions of dollars a year." www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo... 🔌💡
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Utility Subsidy That Passes the Buck for New Residential Gas Hookups to All Customers
Governor Hochul signed legislation to eliminate the “100-foot-rule” for new natural gas hookups that costs New Yorkers hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
www.governor.ny.gov
December 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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lizmoran.bsky.social
Tremendous win for ratepayers! Thanks to @governor.ny.gov @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social @lizkrueger.bsky.social, New Yorkers will see $600M in savings ANNUALLY! It's a win-win for our wallets and the climate!
colinreports.bsky.social Colin Kinniburgh @colinreports.bsky.social · 26d
⚠️ It’s official! New York has repealed the “100-foot rule” subsidy for new gas hookups, joining five other states that have ended similar subsidies.

Statement from Hochul:
GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS LEGISLATION TO ELIMINATE UNFAIR UTILITY SUBSIDY THAT PASSES THE BUCK FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL GAS HOOKUPS TO ALL CUSTOMERS Legislation S.8417/A.8888 Will Do Away With Outdated 100-Foot Rule for Natural Gas Hookups That Cost New Yorkers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Each Year Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to eliminate the “100-foot-rule” for new natural gas hookups that costs New Yorkers hundreds of millions of dollars a year. “It’s simply unfair, especially when so many people are struggling right now, to expect existing utility ratepayers to foot the bill for a gas hookup at a brand new house that is not their own,” Governor Hochul said. “I have made affordability a top priority and doing away with this 40-year-old subsidy that has outlived its purpose will help with that.” Each year, New Yorkers spend hundreds of millions of dollars on connecting new homes to the gas system. Currently, all existing ratepayers of a utility subsidize the first 100 feet of new gas lines. Under legislation S.8417/A.8888 signed by Governor Hochul, new applicants must pay 100 percent of the material and installation costs for gas service, as opposed to other ratepayers. State Senator Liz Krueger said, “Kathy Hochul just gave New Yorkers a $600 million Christmas present by signing our bill to repeal the 100-foot rule. This is a massive win for New York’s gas customers, and for clean air and a livable climate. In recent years the 100-ft rule has forced all ratepayers to subsidize gas hookups for new customers and a tidy profit for utility shareholders, at a cost of $600 million every year, which compounds many times as it is paid off on gas bills for years down the road. That burden on New Yorkers will now be lifted.” Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon said, “This is a victory for hard-working New Yorkers, our wallets, and our climate. Utility companies have had a blank check to expand polluting gas infrastructure and pass those co…
December 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
righttozero.bsky.social
New York just got rid of an outdated rule requiring customers to foot the bill for gas hookups for new customers.

This is BIG news for clean air and affordability!
colinreports.bsky.social Colin Kinniburgh @colinreports.bsky.social · 26d
⚠️ It’s official! New York has repealed the “100-foot rule” subsidy for new gas hookups, joining five other states that have ended similar subsidies.

Statement from Hochul:
GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS LEGISLATION TO ELIMINATE UNFAIR UTILITY SUBSIDY THAT PASSES THE BUCK FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL GAS HOOKUPS TO ALL CUSTOMERS Legislation S.8417/A.8888 Will Do Away With Outdated 100-Foot Rule for Natural Gas Hookups That Cost New Yorkers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Each Year Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to eliminate the “100-foot-rule” for new natural gas hookups that costs New Yorkers hundreds of millions of dollars a year. “It’s simply unfair, especially when so many people are struggling right now, to expect existing utility ratepayers to foot the bill for a gas hookup at a brand new house that is not their own,” Governor Hochul said. “I have made affordability a top priority and doing away with this 40-year-old subsidy that has outlived its purpose will help with that.” Each year, New Yorkers spend hundreds of millions of dollars on connecting new homes to the gas system. Currently, all existing ratepayers of a utility subsidize the first 100 feet of new gas lines. Under legislation S.8417/A.8888 signed by Governor Hochul, new applicants must pay 100 percent of the material and installation costs for gas service, as opposed to other ratepayers. State Senator Liz Krueger said, “Kathy Hochul just gave New Yorkers a $600 million Christmas present by signing our bill to repeal the 100-foot rule. This is a massive win for New York’s gas customers, and for clean air and a livable climate. In recent years the 100-ft rule has forced all ratepayers to subsidize gas hookups for new customers and a tidy profit for utility shareholders, at a cost of $600 million every year, which compounds many times as it is paid off on gas bills for years down the road. That burden on New Yorkers will now be lifted.” Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon said, “This is a victory for hard-working New Yorkers, our wallets, and our climate. Utility companies have had a blank check to expand polluting gas infrastructure and pass those co…
December 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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@governor.ny.gov has ONE DAY left to lower our energy bills.

Repeal the 100 foot rule NOW!
December 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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BREAKING: @earthjustice.org is suing the Trump Administration for unlawfully freezing $2.5 billion to fund electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

People want and deserve reliable EV charging and this administration is continuing to take us backwards
earthjustice.org/press/2025/m...
Major Environmental Organizations Sue Trump Administration Over Hold on Billions for Electric Vehicle Charging
Millions of Americans would breathe easier if Trump administration unlocks clean transportation funds
earthjustice.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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canarymedia.com
California has a plan to get heat pumps and battery-equipped induction stoves to residents who otherwise couldn’t access them.
California’s plan to boost plug-in heat pumps and induction stoves
Regulators greenlit a $115 million, first-of-its-kind effort to drive demand for tech that can make home electrification easier and cheaper.
www.canarymedia.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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This morning, we sued the Trump Administration over its unlawful freeze of $2.5 billion congressionally approved funding for charging infrastructure.

People want and deserve reliable EV charging infrastructure and the administration is taking us backwards.
earthjustice.org/press/2025/m...
Major Environmental Organizations Sue Trump Administration Over Hold on Billions for Electric Vehicle Charging
Millions of Americans would breathe easier if Trump administration unlocks clean transportation funds
earthjustice.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM