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Georgia Public Service Commission’s IRP Decision Reduces Prior Commitments to Energy-Saving Programs and Extends Life of Coal-Burning Plants

The Commission’s Final Decision Locks the State Into Continued Dependence on Coal and Unpredictable Bills Driven by Volatile Gas Pricing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE➤

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Congress Slashes Support for Clean Energy—Jeopardizing Jobs and Raising Costs

In a stunning reversal of federal climate progress and support for affordable energy growth, Congress has passed the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill&#82➤

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Governor Stein Champions for Communities, Vetoing Bill That Would Have Increased Utility Bills

Governor Stein sides with communities, vetoing SB 266, a bill that permits utilities to raise rates outside of the usual procedures and charge customers for ene➤

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Rising Bills, Fewer Options: The Real-World Cost of Slashing Solar Tax Credits 

There’s a myth being sold in Washington right now—and it comes with a hefty price tag. Supporters of the so-called “one big beautiful bill” claim it’s➤

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The Georgia Public Commission Sides with Georgia Power 

Commission Approved Rate Case Settlement Threatens Georgians with Higher Utility Rates  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2025  Atlanta, GA — Today, the Georgia➤

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Georgia’s Energy Crossroads: Georgia Power’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan

As Georgia Power’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) hearings continue, Vote Solar is actively working to address an energy-affordability crisis affecti➤

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IL Legislators Fail to Improve Grid Reliability, Energy Affordability, and Solar Access 

The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act Would Have Reaffirmed Illinois as a Climate Leader FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2025  Springfield, IL– Illino➤

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Minnesota Lawmakers Side with the Local Economy and Clean Energy Access

Final Bill Rejects the Repeal of the State’s Community Solar Garden Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2025  Saint Paul, MN–  After tireless pressure➤

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The New York State Budget Fails to Update the State’s Solar Tax Credit 

New York State leaders bypassed a critical opportunity to advance solar equity in this year’s budget. Despite significant progress and widespread bipartisan s➤

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Pursuing a Clean Energy Future: A Story of Pueblo’s Coal History

We just released a new short documentary that captures how Pueblo is at the center of Colorado’s clean energy transition. This city, deeply rooted in the coal➤

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Why Local Solar is the Solution to America’s Surging Energy Demands

America faces an unprecedented boom in electricity demand, driven by new technologies and the essential move towards an electrified economy. This surge, project➤

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Duke’s Proposal Prioritizes Profits Above Affordability

Retire Coal Units & Replace With “No Regrets” Clean Energy Resource Strategy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2025 Contacts: Ben Inskeep, CAC Program Dir➤

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