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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 1d

Voters upheld the Climate Commitment Act by a landslide last year.

Today, the Supreme Court shot down a legal challenge.

As the federal government is abandoning critical climate protections, Washington's leadership is needed now more than ever. This is an important win.

Supreme Court shoots down challenge to WA carbon market

A natural gas power plant in Grays Harbor County had sued over the state's keystone climate policy.

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U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · 22h

In 2023, Maine surpassed its goal of installing 100,000 heat pumps 2 years early, so the state set an ambitious new target of installing another 175,000 heat pumps by 2027.

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Maine: Transforming America One Heat Pump at a Time

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U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · 22h

Under Governor Janet Mills, Maine's reliance on home heating oil has dropped nearly 20%, driven by cost-saving, energy efficient heat pumps.

www.mainepublic.org/climate/2025...

Maine's heating oil use hits new low

Just over half of households in the state burned oil as their primary source of heating last year, down from 70% in 2010.

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Governor Maura Healey @massgovernor.bsky.social · 2d

Bringing down energy bills means bringing more energy into Massachusetts — exactly what these projects were designed to do.

Donald Trump says he wants to cut costs and support American jobs, but he just cut half a billion dollars from their funding.

Trump administration terminates funding for dozens of New England energy projects - The Boston Globe

The previously-approved funds would have gone toward clean energy projects by New England-based organizations, including deploying electric school buses and cutting the cost of solar panels.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 1d

NEW: Wisconsinites can now access IRA Home Energy Rebates at retail locations all across the state!

We're making affordable, responsible energy solutions easier to access while giving folks a little breathing room in their household budgets.

Wisconsinites can now access home energy rebates directly at retail locations across the state.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 3d

Smarter transportation keeps Delaware safe, connected, and ready for the future. 🚗🚲🚆 ⁠
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We’re investing in better roads and bridges, faster and cleaner EV chargers, and safer ways to get around with sidewalks, bike lanes, and improved transit. ⁠
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Meyer Minute: We're on the move!

YouTube video by Delaware Governor Matt Meyer

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U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · 4d

Read more stories from the @nytimes.com’s “50 States, 50 Fixes” series on environmental solutions across America ⬇️

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

50 States, 50 Fixes

A series about local solutions, and the people behind them, to environmental problems.

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U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · 4d

In Rhode Island, the nation’s first commercial offshore wind farm helped Block Island shut down diesel generators, connect to the internet, lower energy prices, improve quality of life & more.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/c...

A Rhode Island Wind Farm Changed Their View. And Their Lives, for the Better.

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Governor Maura Healey @massgovernor.bsky.social · 4d

Nuclear power is the future of affordable energy — and Massachusetts has everything we need to lead the way.

This new partnership with UMass Lowell will help us play to our strengths, lower energy costs and create good jobs. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/02/b...

Healey administration steps up effort to spur more nuclear power in state - The Boston Globe

On Thursday, the administration announced it has contracted with UMass Lowell to design “roadmaps” for spurring new sources of nuclear generation.

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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 4d

Donald Trump is attacking thousands of jobs in Cowlitz, Spokane, Skagit, Lewis, and Whitman counties.

Those are jobs for projects involving zero-emission commercial vehicles, lower industrial greenhouse gas emissions, affordable solar panel technologies, and more.

Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 5d

The Trump administration is canceling more than $1.1 billion in grants for energy projects across Washington state, including the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub. That hub will create a clean hydrogen economy across our region.

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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 5d

The Trump administration is canceling more than $1.1 billion in grants for energy projects across Washington state, including the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub. That hub will create a clean hydrogen economy across our region.

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 5d

Colorado is a national leader in EVs, expanding access and creating pathways for Coloradans to purchase an EV at low cost. I encourage all Coloradans who are thinking of buying an electric vehicle or have been holding off: get out there right now.
energyoffice.colorado.gov/vehicle-exch...

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U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · 5d

When we come together, set big goals & take bold action, we get things done.

Learn more about our #ClimateWeekNYC announcement ⬇️
usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...

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U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · 6d

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www.governor.state.nm.us/2025/09/22/new-mexico-methane-rules-slash-emissions-by-half-compared-to-texas-reductions-generate-152m-for-new-mexico/

New Mexico methane rules slash emissions by half compared to Texas - Reductions generate $152M for New Mexico - Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham

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U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · 6d

Under @govmlg.bsky.social, New Mexico is curbing harmful methane emissions.

New data shows how the state’s nation-leading rules are having a major impact.

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Governor Maura Healey @massgovernor.bsky.social · 7d

Solar is the cheapest, fastest energy out there—and it should be powering Massachusetts. We used to lead, but states like Florida and Texas are moving faster.

So I’m cutting red tape, creating jobs, and making it easier for families and businesses to benefit from affordable solar.

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Governor Maura Healey @massgovernor.bsky.social · 7d

Yesterday I sat down with solar and labor leaders at our Solar Summit. Massachusetts should be out front—creating good jobs, delivering reliable energy, and cutting costs through solar power.

Governor Healey and leaders in government, solar and labor.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 9d

@caltrain.com just celebrated one year of fully electrified train service in the Bay Area — with surging ridership and faster, more frequent services.

California is driving our clean tech dominance forward and laying the groundwork to hook up to our @cahsra.bsky.social high-speed rail.

Caltrain @caltrain.com · 15d

“Today we celebrate one year of electrified Caltrain – using clean technology to connect more communities and economies throughout our state while laying crucial groundwork for high-speed rail.” (1/2)

Thank you Governor Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) for your support & celebrating one year!

Governor Gavin Newsom speaking behind Caltrain podium

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 9d

Building the clean energy future our state deserves takes all of us working together.

It was great to see the outstanding work the Menominee Nation is doing to expand solar and build a more resilient, sustainable future for their Tribe.

Menominee Nation shows off its clean energy and sustainability projects during Evers tour

Evers toured the Menominee Community Kitchen Solar Project and the Menominee Elder Home Solar and Battery Backup Project.

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Governor Dan McKee @govdanmckee.bsky.social · 9d

We're bringing in new ocean tech jobs, protecting offshore wind workers, and signing new laws to improve student safety and reform health care.

Check out our latest #RIReplay to see the progress we're making together.

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U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · 11d

Learn more about how Alliance states showed up at #ClimateWeekNYC ⬇️

usclimatealliance.org/press-releases/governors-pressing-forward-sep-2025/

U.S. Climate Alliance Convenes Top Governors at Climate Week, Announces Major Leap Toward Meeting Climate Pollution Reduction Target | U.S. Climate Alliance

The U.S. Climate Alliance today released new analysis showing its members have collectively reduced net greenhouse gas emissions 24 percent below 2005 levels, while increasing their collective GDP by ...

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U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · 11d

🎥 @governor.ca.gov on the strength of the U.S. Climate Alliance & other subnational coalitions:

“You want to go fast, go alone, You want to go far, go together.”

Source: The New York Times

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 13d

The future of energy is beneath our feet! Geothermal is clean, reliable, and abundant—powering homes, businesses, and jobs while cutting energy costs. Colorado and the West are leading the way.
www.newsweek.com/utah-colorad...

Article snippet from Newsweek titled Utah, Colorado Governors: Geothermal Energy Unlocks America’s Future. Opinion.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 13d

California is charging ahead towards a clean energy future, surpassing 200,000 publicly available EV charging ports across the state.

EVs are here to stay — even as Trump sells out American innovation and jobs to China.

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U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · 12d

Learn more about our announcement & progress across our coalition ➡️ usclimatealliance.org/events/clima...

Climate Week NYC 2025 – Governors Pressing Forward | U.S. Climate Alliance

At Climate Week NYC, top governors from the U.S. Climate Alliance gathered with leading state officials from across the country to announce a major leap toward meeting the coalition’s climate pollutio...

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