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Virginians Celebrate International “Sun Day” With Solar-Powered Home Tours, School Bus Electrification, and Peace-Centered Community Rally

September 22, 2025
Local families, advocates, and community leaders showcase solar as the cheapest, most reliable energy source for the Commonwealth   Richmond, VA — From Richmond to Vienna to Leesburg, Virginians turned out
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Family-Friendly Festivals in Takoma Park and Baltimore Celebrate “Maryland Sun Day” with Music, Art, and Kids’ Activities

September 22, 2025
Community festivals highlight solar energy’s role in an affordable, sustainable future, featuring children’s activities, live performances, and conversations about Maryland’s clean energy leadership. TAKOMA PARK, MD — Sunshine, live music,
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Solar Power Shines by the U.S. Capitol: Electric Vehicles Parade on the National Mall to Kick Off International “Sun Day” Celebrations of Clean Energy

September 19, 2025
Senator Ed Markey (MA) addresses a Sun Day weekend rally on the National Mall. Parade and press conference bring together legislators and activists to launch a weekend of over 300
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Hundreds Pack DEQ Hearing to Oppose Dominion’s Chesterfield Gas Plant

September 9, 2025
Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, Del. Mike Jones, and Del. Rodney Willett join residents urging denial of the air permit CHESTERFIELD, VA — Hundreds of residents, community leaders, and public health advocates
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Chesterfield Residents Pack VA Department of Environmental Quality Briefing, Call for Clean Air Over Gas Pollution

August 8, 2025
CHESTERFIELD, VA — Dozens of residents, advocates, and community leaders gathered Thursday evening to speak out against Dominion Energy’s proposed gas plant in Chesterfield, ahead of a public briefing hosted
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Amid This Summer’s Record Heat and Violent Rain, Local Author Shows How Climate Change is Killing Trees and Making People Sick on His Street and Yours

August 4, 2025
If you’re looking for a new way to tell the climate story, Mike Tidwell’s new book, The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue, is a good place to start TAKOMA PARK,
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Maryland Electricity Bills Stay High as PJM Auction Drives Prices Up Again

July 23, 2025
Advocates criticize grid operator for failing to connect clean energy, praise Maryland leaders for mitigating increase  BALTIMORE, MD – PJM, the grid operator responsible for keeping the lights on in
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Chesapeake City Council Reverses Course, Approves Controversial Rezoning for Virginia Gas Compressor Station 

July 17, 2025
Council’s unusual revote and restricted public comment draw accusations of exclusion and environmental injustice CHESAPEAKE, VA — In a contentious and racially divided decision, the Chesapeake City Council voted 6-3
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Dominion Energy’s IRP Misses the Mark on Clean Energy Commitments 

July 16, 2025
SCC orders Dominion to adopt a 20-year outlook and include scenarios for retiring fossil fuel plants in next energy roadmap RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) issued
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As RGGI States Forge Ahead on Climate, Will Virginia Get Left Behind?

July 10, 2025
Climate group praises stronger rules while criticizing Governor Youngkin’s unlawful move to remove Virginia RICHMOND, VA – Ten Northeast states have agreed to triple the rate of power sector emissions
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